Theatre, Music & Film Assistant

Arts Umbrella; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local arts organization is seeking a part-time Theatre, Music & Film Assistant in Surrey. The role involves supporting instructors, ensuring classroom readiness, and inspiring creativity in youth aged 2–22. The ideal candidate has a background in performing arts and is committed to the organization's vision of inclusivity and education. Join us to make a difference in the lives of young artists.

Qualifications

• Background in performing arts required.
• Experience and training in relevant fields is an asset.
• Ability to inspire creativity in children and youth necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety protocols and maintain classroom set up.
• Support lead instructor in lesson delivery.
• Assist students with learning materials.

Skills

Performing arts background

Acting experience

Musical Theatre experience

Voice training

Film/TV Acting knowledge

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Theatre, Music & Film Assistant role at Arts Umbrella

About Arts Umbrella: Arts Umbrella is where young artists ages 2–22 cultivate their creativity in Art, Design, Dance, Theatre, Music, and Film. As a non-profit organization for arts education, we believe that art is powerful—powerful enough to change a child’s life. When young people connect with the arts, they gain self-confidence, develop self-discipline, and discover creative expression—qualities they carry with them for life. Arts Umbrella has two locations in Vancouver and Surrey, as well as donor-funded programs at schools, community centres, neighbourhood houses, and healthcare facilities across Metro Vancouver. We serve nearly 20,000 young people every year, with 77% participating in donor-funded programs.

Location: Surrey

Employment Type: Part Time

In April 2021, Arts Umbrella moved into a new home on Granville Island. This transformational opportunity allows us to further our vision for a better world where all young lives are inspired to pursue a lifelong journey towards self-expression, compassion, and humanity. It is our mission to be a leader in arts education for young people; to build community and deliver profound life experiences through our commitment to innovation, excellence, and inclusivity. Arts Umbrella is an organization full of heart, where self-expression and creativity are valued and nurtured.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Artistic Director of Theatre, Film, & Music and the Director, Community Programs, Assistants provide classroom support, additional coaching, and assist with set up and clean up. This role is specific for our location in Surrey.

In this role you will

• Ensure all safety protocols are met and maintain the classroom set up before and after class
• Support the lead instructor for the class in the delivery of each lesson plan as needed
• Support the students with the learning of material in class, as needed
• Assistants are also required to work as a part of the team in implementing Arts Umbrella’s unique and creative vision and communicate this to students and parents.

Here Is What You Bring

• A background in performing arts
• Experience and training in Acting, Musical Theatre, Voice and Film / TV Acting are an asset
• Knowledge of their artistic practice combined with proven ability to inspire creativity in children and youth
• Strong understanding of Arts Umbrella’s vision and mission, and can demonstrate the Standards for Instruction in their current practice

Diversity & Inclusion

Arts Umbrella is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion. Our commitment is reflected in our programming, the audience we engage with, the students we serve as well as the staff we employ. Diversity and inclusion in our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with knowledge in diversity and inclusion to help us strengthen our commitment.