SpringWorks Festival / Job Opportunity – Production Assistant

Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant festival seeking a Production Assistant for its International Puppet Festival. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, providing essential technical and mechanical support. Ideal candidates will be organized, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Responsibilities include managing equipment, setting up venues, and assisting visiting artists. This short-term contract position is perfect for those looking to gain valuable experience in the performing arts sector while working alongside talented professionals. Join us for a memorable summer of creativity and collaboration!

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and have strong communication skills.
• Experience in technical support for events is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organise equipment inventory and assemble necessary equipment for events.
• Operate lights and sound systems when needed.

Skills

Ability to lift & carry equipment (50+ lbs)

Quick learner

Takes initiative

Organized

Experience operating sound & lighting systems

Tools

Sound systems

Lighting systems

Job description

SpringWorks Festival is seeking a Production Assistant for our 2025 World in a Weekend: International Puppet Festival!

The Production Assistant will provide technical and mechanical support to the operations of the festival.

Key Responsibilities

• Organising equipment inventory
• Assembling necessary equipment for events
• Setting & striking event venues
• Operating lights & sound systems when needed (basic instruction provided)
• Providing general support to visiting artists & companies
• Other tasks as mutually agreed upon

Skills & Experience

• Ability to lift & carry equipment (50+ lbs)
• Quick learner
• Takes initiative
• Organized
• Experience operating sound & lighting systems preferred

This is an in-person position in Stratford, Ontario, requiring English fluency. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and will have strong communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Short-term contract position (approximately 8 weeks)

This position is generously funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible for this role, candidates must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations