Job Description

As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we\'d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

Bert Church Live Theatre is currently recruiting for a student enrolled in a post-secondary program to take on the role of Assistant Day Camp Programmer to plan and supervise the summer performing arts camps. This role will be responsible to create the required syllabus and outcomes for the Performing Arts Day Camps and create sustainability for future camps. The successful candidate will be enrolled in a post secondary program with experience and passion for the performing arts.

Primary accountabilities include:

• Develop the syllabus and outcomes for the Performing Arts Theatre Camp including lesson plans for each week
• Work with the theatre technician to develop and coordinate the technical theatre requirements needed to support the performing arts camps
• Develop exercises to provide a broad introduction to all theatrical elements with a highlight on collective creation
• Develop exercises to focus on performing arts and confidence skill development
• Develop the schedule for the Performing Arts Camps, theatre times and outdoor activities
• Complete training, informal coaching and mentoring of the performing arts camp leaders
• Once the day camps start, it is expected that the Assistant Day Camp Programmer act as the Artistic Director and participate as the lead instructor for the programs to ensure consistency in the delivery of the camps
• Manage and execute the registration, documentation and payment for performing arts camps

You Bring:

• Enrolment in a post secondary program
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Experience in theatre and performing arts roles would be an asset
• Experience in leading camps or programs to children between the ages of 7-12
• Technical and practical experience at an advanced level in one or more of the following disciplines: live performance, dance, musical theatre, movement, voice, etc.
• Knowledge of specific performing arts techniques including text analysis, voice & speech, movement and direction
• Knowledge of program planning
• Experience working with a team and the ability to foster a strong team environment within the day camps
• Exemplary customer service skills with the ability to focus individual and group efforts toward identifying and meeting community needs
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Dependable, initiative and a flair for creativity and ingenuity
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization skills with the capability to plan and implement complex programs
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to effectively manage and resolve day-to-day issues as they arise

We Offer:

The following benefits:

• EAP (employee assistance program)
• Genesis Place pass for the duration of the term

We believe connection and culture are the keys to our customer service. We do this through continuous learning, regular team building and organizational social events so all employees have the knowledge to provide excellence in service to our community.

Additional Information:

This position is a full time summer term from May to the end of August.

Qualified candidates may be interviewed and hired prior to the posted closing date.

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online.

Postings close at 9 p.m. on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.

City of Airdrie