Job Description

Overview

Soundstreams is currently seeking a dynamic and personable individual for a full-time position as the Company and Programs Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Manager of Artistic Planning and Artistic Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing Soundstreams outreach and educational offerings including Bridges, New Voices and Soundstreams Encounters Series. The successful candidate will work closely with the Manager of Artistic Planning to support Soundstreams mainstage series.

We believe that Soundstreams thrives when the team mirrors the vibrant diversity of our city. We encourage submissions from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and identities, and/or facing other systemic challenges in our industry. We warmly welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

Major Responsibilities:

• Create timelines, manage, host and implement all elements for Soundstreams Professional Development and Outreach Programs (Bridges, New Voices and Encounters ). Elements include the selection process, rehearsals, masterclasses, public-facing events, career building seminars, production activities, etc.
• Working with the Manager of Artistic Planning, coordinate casting and contracting for artists and casual production/outreach personnel in accordance with relevant union and association regulations. Collect payroll information and prepare fees payment for submission to Executive Director and Bookkeeper.
• Support the international activities of Soundstreams, communicating the needs of those activities to other staff and coordinating materials as required from various departments.
• Working with the Manager of Artistic Planning, communicate with artists, agents, partners, contractors, unions, vendors, venues, etc. as it pertains to planning, logistics, general needs, settlement, etc.
• Coordinate travel, per diem and accommodations for visiting artists and touring activities. Work with the travel agency and presenting venues to book transportation, accommodation and per diems for artists and production personnel on tour.
• Manage music rentals, licensing, and royalty agreements with SOCAN, publishers, and individuals
• Be onsite at rehearsals, recording, and performances to oversee production activities and provide additional support to the artistic company as required (production activities include rehearsals, recording sessions, performances, and ancillary events).
• With the Manager of Artistic Planning, oversee the production budgets and work with the Executive Director to implement and track expenses for the artistic, education and outreach activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years experience in production management, event management, stage management, company management and/or equivalent experience.
• Ability to see the big picture, and apply strategic thinking and problem solving to all areas of work.
• Shows initiative and is able to meet deadlines and handle concurrent projects, with a strong track record of fulfilling commitments.
• Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Shows initiative and can meet deadlines and handle concurrent projects, with a strong track record of fulfilling commitments.
• Resourceful and flexible with an ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Exceptional communication and people skills to deal effectively with different stakeholders
• Familiarity with various labour unions is an asset (especially Toronto Musicians Association, Canadian Actors Equity Association, ACTRA Toronto, and Associated Designers of Canada)
• Writing and financial skills considered an asset.

Additional Info: This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with an annual salary of $50,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include health benefits, performance tickets, professional development, flexible work schedule and paid vacation. There will be requirements to work flex time with evening and weekend work as the position demands.

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