Associate Producer

Company Overview

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression and ensure a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment in which all staff, artists and audience members can feel a true sense of belonging. 

If you would like to be part of this change and contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently welcoming applications for:

Job Description

Associate Producer 

We are recruiting an exceptional arts manager to join the Directors’ Office, which is responsible for delivery of the Festival’s programming. Working closely with the producer and other senior staff, the position will be responsible for planning and implementation of creative elements of the Festival’s annual repertory season, filmed productions, artist training programs and other events, and will support operations throughout the department.

The breadth of responsibilities for the role may be flexible based on experience and interests, though a primary focus will be maintaining the Festival’s strong relationships with the artists who are the heart of the Festival through negotiation and administration of contracts through Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, ACTRA, the Toronto Musicians’ Association and the Playwrights’ Guild of Canada. Additionally, the position will play a meaningful role in the planning and execution of special events and other activities, and will be a hub for internal and external communication to successfully realize our work.

The position is ideally suited to mid-career producers / arts administrators.

Responsibilities:
•    Plan and manage events and activities to ensure completion on time and within budget;
•    Negotiate, draft and administer contracts and other documentation for a variety of simultaneous projects;
•    Act as a proactive and positive liaison with artists and their professional associations to ensure fulfillment of all obligations;
•    Liaise with multiple Festival departments, including Casting, Production, Marketing, Finance, Payroll, Archives, Advancement, etc.;
•    Prepare budgets and financial forecasts for all activities;
•    Review and proof materials to ensure accuracy and uphold contractual commitments;
•    Represent the Festival with a high standard of professionalism;
•    Fulfill all responsibilities with an ethic of care, respect, and generosity.

Qualifications:
•    Demonstrated experience in producing / management for the professional performing arts;
•    Expertise in the Canadian Theatre Agreement between PACT and Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, and working knowledge of other theatrical collective agreements such as the ACTRA Independent Production Agreement and Playwrights Guild of Canada standard clauses;
•    Exceptional organization, attention to detail, problem-solving and communication skills;
•    A high level of confidentiality;
•    Ability to work independently and adapt to shifting priorities and timelines;
•    Collaborative team player;
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
•    Particular consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate a passion and track record for empathetic and inclusive practices and working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

This is a full-time position, which is expected to begin on or about January 2, 2024, and will require the successful candidate to work primarily onsite at the Festival in Stratford, Ontario, with the option of occasional remote work. Work hours are regularly Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, though occasional evenings and weekends (subject to compensatory time off) will be required.

Job Type: Full time permanent

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.  We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.