Program Manager

Company Overview

ABOUT PACT 

The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres is a member-driven organization of professional Canadian theatres. For the betterment of Canadian theatre, PACT provides leadership, national representation, and a variety of programs and practical assistance to member companies, supporting members to do their own creative work. For more information visit www.pact.ca. 

Job Description

ABOUT YOU 

You’re passionate about Canada’s performing arts landscape and its contribution to Canadian society. You know how to bring together the right mix of voices for an exciting productive conversation, while paying attention to the little details that go into making a virtual or live event go smoothly. You have experience holding space, demonstrating care, contributing to a team, and seeking out diverse voices to join the conversation. You’re a strong communicator, naturally curious, and enjoy connecting to people with a focus on service, and always putting our best foot forward. You sound pretty amazing – we’d love to work with you. 

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The PACT Program Manager is an important part of a small team working closely together in service of professional theatre across Canada. This role oversees the planning, delivery, and reporting of external-facing programs of PACT, with a specific focus on member learning, development, networking, and strategic initiatives, including acting as the producer for PACT’s annual conference. This is achieved in part through a robust portfolio of program offerings that responds to the needs of PACT’s diverse national membership. This role engages with internal and external stakeholders, including members and the board of directors. It is a full-time permanent position (37.5 hours per week), with the support of two part-time positions.  

PACT has prioritized creating and maintaining an environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, and beliefs. We encourage applications from candidates of Indigenous and diverse backgrounds, as well as individuals who identify as having a disability. If you wish to self-identify in the application process, please feel free to do so. Please contact us if you require any accommodations or supports for the application process. 

We are based in Toronto but are working remotely while maintaining our relationships as a team using online platforms and gathering in person occasionally. For this reason, applicants from across Canada are encouraged to apply. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  

• In consultation with staff, board, and members, identify the learning, networking, and professional development priorities for PACT members, and play a curatorial role in designing an annual program of offerings. 

• Play a producing role in executing these programs, including coordinating logistics, schedules, presenters, assessment, and budgets. 

• Act as an event facilitator and host (or coordinate and support the delegation of these duties), to ensure a safer, respectful, productive event for participants that delivers on its goals.  

• With the support of staff and board, act as lead producer for PACT’s annual national conference. 

• Actively engage with PACT members, and support the development of new opportunities to promote Canadian theatre nationally and internationally. 

• Contribute and collaborate with PACT staff around organizational success, including strategic priorities, communications, and promotion of programmatic offerings.   

• Work as a PACT representative with external learning, networking, & project partnerships. 

• Update and maintain relevant content on PACT’s website. 

• Act as a staff liaison for Board committees. 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS 

• At least four (4) years’ experience in learning program curation / event coordination at a mid-senior level, ideally in a non-profit environment. Experience with a performing arts organization or at a professional theatre company is an asset.  

• Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and tact. Dependable, organized, and reliable with an ability to work well with a variety of people. 

• Training or experience with equity, diversity, accessibility, and anti-oppression practices is an asset. 

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with website CMS platforms, and email systems is an asset. 

COMPENSATION:  This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with an annual salary range of $58,000 – $65,000 depending on experience. Benefits include enrollment in our group health and dental plan, paid vacation time, and paid sick days.