Job Description

The Production Coordinator works in consultation with the Executive & Artistic Director, collaboratively with other staff and contractors, and independently to manage the requirements of new productions, touring, events, and corporate performances.

The Production Coordinator will be an effective liaison with creative and production personnel and artists, presenters, touring agents, venues, partners, clients, and other stakeholders for the benefit of the organization.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities * Coordinate planning and logistics for Red Sky productions, projects, corporate events, cultivation events and workshops;

• Coordinate production personnel regarding schedules, budgets, travel, accommodation and all production requirements including sets, props and costume, music and video;
• Liaise with venues, presenters, agents and partner organizations involved in touring of Red Sky productions and events;
• Monitor budgets and track revenues and expenses in relation to all production activities
• Manage and coordinate schedules for productions, projects, events and workshops, including regular updating of the organization's calendar;
• Coordinate meetings for internal and external stakeholders regarding the planning and implementation of productions, projects and events;
• Work with our travel agent to book travel and accommodation for national and international travel and touring activities;
• Contribute to the collection of data and evaluation materials for productions, projects, and events, as required.
• Prepare applications for travel visas, labour market opinions, work permits;
• Participate in front-line administration for Red Sky including handling incoming calls and visitors and contribute to collection of mail, shipping and couriers, and general office administration as needed:
• Maintain a well-organized electronic and hard copy filing system and assist in maintaining the organization's contacts database;
• Coordinate the Executive & Artistic Director's travel, itineraries, conference registrations and external meetings as needed
• Contribute to the preparation, writing and budgeting required for written reports and budgets;
• Gather information from multiple sources and analyze, evaluate and interpret data for use in planning, evaluation and reporting.

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, analytical and motivational skills;
• Highly professional interpersonal skills in person, by phone and online;
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail;
• Knowledge of the Indigenous arts community and cultures an asset;
• Ability to interact with multiple and diverse individuals and groups;
• Ability to work independently, and within a team, in a fast-paced environment that requires multi-tasking and ability to think creatively on-the-spot;
• Must show initiative and drive in completing projects and achieving results;
• Knowledge of the Indigenous arts community and cultures an asset;
• Must show initiative and drive in completing projects and achieving results;
• Demonstrated research abilities and expertise in maintaining paper and database files;
• Solid computer skills, specifically with Word, Excel;
• Commitment to work scheduled business hours as well as after hours, as required;
• Related University or College Degree or near completion of degree or 5-years of experience in the sector.

Additional Info: Indigenous and BIPOC people are encouraged to apply.
Flexible Start Date
Salary range $60 - 65,000 commensurate on experience.