Production Assistant – Summer Student Position

Royal Nova Scotia International; Halifax; On-site; CAD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A major cultural organization in Halifax is seeking two Production Assistants for a summer position. Ideal for post-secondary students, the role involves assisting in event logistics, marketing, and volunteer coordination. Successful candidates will gain practical experience while working directly with the production team on a signature cultural event. The position starts on April 27, 2026, and is a 10-week role at $20 CAD per hour.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Active on social media and comfortable with digital content.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and communications efforts.
• Assist with social media management.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Social media management

Written and oral communication skills

Organizational ability

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program

Tools

Video editing software

Photo editing software

Graphic design software

Job description

Production Assistant - Summer 2026 Student Positions

Production Temp Dartmouth, NS $20 CAD per hour

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Halifax/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Want to gain valuable hands‑on experience with the largest entertainment event on Halifax’s summer calendar? The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is seeking two Production Assistants for a 10‑week summer student position to support the planning and delivery of the 2026 Tattoo.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a post‑secondary student to work directly with the Tattoo’s production team and gain practical experience in arts administration, event logistics, marketing, sponsorship support, volunteer coordination, and live event operations. The successful candidates will be mentored and trained in the period leading up to the production and will play an important support role in helping deliver one of Nova Scotia’s signature cultural events.

The ideal candidates are creative, organized, personable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines matter and no two days are the same.

Term of Employment: 10 weeks, beginning April 27, 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour

Position Summary

Production Assistants will support a broad range of marketing, administrative, and event‑related activities associated with the 2026 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. This role is well suited to a student interested in building professional experience in live entertainment, cultural events, communications, and production support.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will assist with a variety of duties, including:

• Supporting the Tattoo’s marketing and communications efforts through content creation and social media management
• Assisting with the Tattoo’s social media channels, including Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Spotify
• Helping plan and provide logistical support for supplementary events such as the Tattoo Festival and Canada Day Parade
• Providing general office and administrative support, including:
• answering telephones
• creating performer identification tags
• Assisting with sponsorship fulfillment to help ensure sponsor commitments are delivered accurately and professionally
• Assisting with volunteer coordination support as required
• Supporting day‑to‑day production office activities as assigned by the Tattoo team

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Be active on social media and comfortable assisting with digital content and platform management
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail, sound organizational ability, and creativity
• Be personable, reliable, and able to work under tight deadlines in a high‑pressure environment
• Be eligible to provide proof of post‑secondary enrolment for September 2026 classes

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who are currently enrolled in a Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related post‑secondary program.

The following will be considered assets:

• Experience with video editing
• Experience with photo editing
• Experience with graphic design
• Experience supporting production, events, or live entertainment environments

What This Position Offers

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful professional experience with a major cultural organization. The successful candidate will develop practical skills in:

• event planning and logistics
• digital marketing and audience engagement
• arts and entertainment administration
• working within a professional live‑event environment

For students interested in careers in the cultural sector, event production, communications, or arts administration, this is a valuable opportunity to build both experience and professional confidence.

Equity and Diversity

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from individuals from equity‑seeking groups, including women, racialized persons/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

If you are a member of one of these groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify in your cover letter.

Application Process

Applicants are asked to submit:

• a thoughtful cover letter explaining why they are qualified for the position

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews may begin while the posting remains active.

All applications will be reviewed by Tattoo management. If management identifies a potential current or future opportunity that aligns with an applicant’s skills and experience, the applicant may be contacted to discuss qualifications for a position with the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.

For more information about the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, applicants may visit the organization’s website .