Special Events/festival Assistant

1 month ago


Edmonton, Canada Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society Full time

**Site Production Crew - Intern Position**

Position Type: Intern / Placement - Paid
Job Location (City/Province/Country): Edmonton, AB, Canada
Salary Range: $17 - 18 hourly for 20-30 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: December
Anticipated End Date: Spring/Summer

Arts on the Ave believes in cultivating artistic fellowship through arts celebrations, signature art festivals, and traditions. The Society’s goals are to create opportunities for all individuals to experience the joy of artistic expression and to nurture creative environments. Arts on the Ave is composed of visual and performance artists, literary and film artists, photographers, and musicians that collaborate and create in the Alberta Avenue Arts District.

Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society is looking for a Festival & Event Assistant - Site Production Crew who is eager to join us in planning our annual community arts festival and other special community arts and regular weekly events and workshops in one of Edmonton's historic neighbourhoods. The successful applicant will assist Arts on the Ave in continuing to build and renew our historic district, and provide the opportunity to engage and work within a broad multi-cultural community as well as provide them with valuable experience in planning multi-arts events in Alberta's capital city.

**Job Requirements**:

- is an enthusiastic, self-starter who is flexible and resourceful;
- enjoys working in a fast-paced, fun environment with mínimal supervision;
- Is able to move up to 40 lbs safely, moving and setting up festival site equipment like tables, tents, etc.
- has a keen interest and/or experience or studies in an arts or administrative field (preferred);
- has excellent communication and customer service skills;
- is organized, responsible and reliable;
- has good computer skills (Excel, Word & Google Docs)
- has a valid driver's license (required) and access to a reliable vehicle
- Can be studying in Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Communications, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline.
- Interest in the Arts is a must.
- Experience or interest in arts festivals and community events is an asset
- Able to work outdoors year round
- Available to work evenings and weekends

Successful applicants will also be cross-trained on other Arts On The Ave tasks and events as needed including but not limited to: warehouse duties, hosting small events, communications, etc.,

**This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs/Venture for Canada**
**A student is eligible if they**:

- are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
- are legally entitled to work in Canada;
- will be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
- will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the program work assignment;

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 5-6 months

Pay: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you a current post-secondary student?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-16
Expected start date: 2024-12-30



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