Fund & Play Development Coordinator (internship)

Company Overview

About Us

The Arts Club Theatre Company is Canada’s largest year-round not-for-profit theatre company. Now in our 60th season, the Arts Club offers the best in professional theatre and has staged over 630 productions. Arts Club is grateful to have our offices, rehearsal halls, workshops, and theatres on the unceded, ancestral and traditional shared lands of the xmθkwym (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Slílwta/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

We are British Columbia’s largest non-profit cultural employer- hiring more than 500 artists, staff, and crew to stage up to 20 shows annually. We educate and cultivate students and theatre lovers of all ages—over 2,500 people engage in our education and professional development programs annually. We support artists and other arts organizations through professional engagement activities, believing firmly that an investment in the industry benefits all. We are a major economic driver in the areas surrounding our venues—our theatres attract a quarter million theatre patrons to dine and shop in the South Granville, Olympic Village, and Granville Island neighbourhoods.

Our Mission

To inspire and nurture artists and audiences through cultural experiences that are engaging, thought-provoking, and artistically innovative.

Our Vision

A community that, through storytelling, is inspired to reflect on who we are and who we can be.

Our Values

v  Determination: We have the drive to continue to move forward, with a respectful nod to our tenacious past and a fearless embrace of our future. It is through this forward momentum that we ensure we are the artistic leaders of our community.

v  Curiosity: We have a strong desire to know more; about ourselves, our art, and our patrons. This spirit is reflected in our willingness to make room for diversity of thought. This exploration of different viewpoints and ideas is reflected in our engagement with each other, with our art, our peers, and our community.

v  Creativity: We use our imaginations to explore our artistic practice and champion innovation in all the work that we do. We believe in the depth of our local talent and use our resources to showcase it.

v  Comradery: We interact with each other with good-fellowship and levity.  Our spirit of generosity and warmth is seen in our empathy towards each other, our artists, our patrons, and our community. This allows us to embrace differences and makes us stronger.

v  Safety: The health and well-being of each other and our community informs our work and creates a safe, inviting, and inclusive space for all who enter and interact with us. We commit to constantly review our practices to ensure they are anti-racist and non-discriminatory. We are fiercely dedicated to being an organization that continually respects, champions, and uplifts underrepresented voices in all jobs.

We also strive to provide a safe work environment, both physically and mentally, and we have made ongoing commitments to inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression. We want the stories we work together to tell to have nuanced and varied perspectives.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Fund Development Department is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and results-driven individual to take on the role of Fund & Play Development Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Sponsorship & Foundations, this individual will split their time between the Fund Development Department, assisting all portfolios in the department including special events, corporate sponsorship, individual and legacy giving, and the Artistic Department. Working closely with New Works & Professional Engagement, this individual will provide support in the areas of artistic projects and play development.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In Fund Development

·         Create social media content for fundraising campaigns and events.

·         Assist in the promotion of events using email marketing.

·         Data analysis of email communications and social media.

·         Assist with silent auction solicitation and collection.

·         Prospect research.

·         Make thank you calls to donors.

·         Other administrative tasks as required.

 In Artistic

·         Assist with the planning and organizing of The Radar, our new script reading series.

·         Organize script submissions, read scripts, and provide written reports as needed.

·         Facilitate the Community Studio program.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

·         Excellent writing and good organizational skills.

·         Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, working knowledge of Microsoft Access an asset.

·         Good interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Ability to take direction as well as work independently.

·         Detail-oriented.

·         A passion for the arts, specifically theatre is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

As a recipient of the Canada Summer Jobs Internship Program, you must meet the following criteria: 

·         You are a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

·         You are legally entitled to work in Canada according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

·         You are between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.

*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Salary: $18.50 per hour*

*Contingent on funding 

Duration: 8 weeks, starting on June 3, 2024. 

Employment Type: Internship Full-Time (35 hrs. per week) 

Schedule details: 10 am – 5 pm (Monday to Friday).