Education Programs Assisstant

Company Overview

Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest professional Shakespeare festival, with a focus on providing accessible, inclusive, and vibrant theatrical works to the public. The Festival presents Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events from June to September in two modern theatre tents, in the magnificent waterfront setting of Senákw/Vanier Park. Bard Education delivers programs throughout the year and aims to inspire community through dynamic and engaging experiences of Shakespeare.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY 
Reporting to the Education Manager and Director of Education, the Education Programs Assistant will be an integral part of the Education Team, providing administrative and event support from July 4, 2024 to August 30, 2024. Your main responsibility will be supporting the Education Manager in coordinating the Bard Summer Camps. Working at Bard, you will be part of an energetic, collaborative and open-hearted team that is deeply committed to upholding and advancing Bard’s Company Commitments.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Be a warm and friendly representative of Bard Education and a point person for families, participants, and teaching artist staff who are engaged in Bard Summer Camps.
• Fulfill general administrative duties, including processing Summer Camp registrations, communications with families, care and organization of Bard Education resource room on site.
• Liaise between the Production, Operations and Box Office teams to ensure clear communication and to balance the needs of Education programs and participants with Bard’s Festival operations.
• Offer operational support to Education Coordinator- Adult Programs, particularly with the Riotous Youth Internship program, attending some evening rehearsals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with the public and creating a welcoming space.
• Experience working with youth or a strong interest in gaining that experience.
• Program and Event coordination experience is desirable.
• Ability to stay focused in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Clear communication skills, in writing and in conversation.
• A passion for theatre and arts education.
• A Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required. Bard can reimburse for the cost.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite necessary; experience with photography an asset. 

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. Candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age and meet additional requirements established through the Canada Summer Jobs program. 

HOURS
Full time, 35 hours per week. Thursday, July 4, 2024 to Friday, August 30, 2024.

Your typical schedule will be Mondays through Fridays from 9am – 4pm at Senákw/Vanier Park. There will be occasional evenings due to Education programs and Festival events, for which your schedule will be adjusted accordingly.