Zones Théâtrales is looking for a Coordinator. Zones Théâtrales is a biennial event whose mission is to present and promote professional theatre from Francophone communities across Canada and the Quebec regions. The 2021 edition of Zones Théâtrales will take place from September 13 to 18, 2021.
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, carrying out the following tasks:
- Coordinating the transportation and accommodation of companies, artists and presenters attending the event;
- Coordinating volunteer recruitment and placement;
- Managing the necessary communications to guests (artists, presenters, participants): forms, guides, special instructions, COVID-19 health measures, etc.;
- Coordinating show tickets and complimentary tickets for artists, presenters and volunteers;
- Coordinating the production of event-related merchandise;
- Coordinating artist transportation during the event;
- Managing and organizing the “Zone Festival” information/logistics platform;
- Supporting the organization in several other tasks related to the smooth operation and production of the event.
Required Qualifications:
- Relevant training or experience in event coordination;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Team player, strong organizational skills and leadership;
- Excellent command of spoken and written French;
- Proficiency in English;
- Knowledge of the theatre community (an asset);
- Experience in public relations (an asset).
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
All communication will be conducted through email and interviews via videoconferencing. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your resume including your current email address.
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation for an interview or written exam, please advise us when initially contacted.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a certified true copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Part-time from May to July (with a busier period in May) Full-time from August to mid-September 2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
It is the National Arts Centre’s goal to be an inclusive organization that engages and welcomes all Canadians. We believe that the basis of this inclusivity requires a socially and culturally diverse workforce and therefore actively seek to recruit candidates who are women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), persons from the LGBTQ2+ community and persons with disabilities. We encourage you to self identify in the recruitment process.
COVID-19 pandemic:
This position has the ability and may be required to work remotely. The NAC will provide the incumbent with equipment required to perform their duties from home.
Canada is our stage.
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams—the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety—and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC’s vision is to lead and support the renewal of the Canadian performing arts sector over the next three years, with The Next Act, it’s 2020-2023 strategic plan. Through collaboration and investment in creation, production, coproduction, and dissemination, along with a heightened focus on community engagement, learning, and innovation, the NAC will shape a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future for the performing arts in Canada.
Please submit your cover letter and resume online through the NAC’s ‘Careers Opportunities’ website here.