Event Assistant

**Organization Description**

The Grove Theatre is a new, outdoor amphitheatre for the community of the Kawartha Lakes and beyond, located in Fenelon Falls. Built into the garden grove of the Fenelon Fairgrounds, the spacious venue is home to high-quality professional theatre, live music and events. Friends and family will gather to enjoy open-air performances staged in an idyllic natural setting. The Grove Theatre is committed to being a space for everyone, hosting community events, programming and tours.

**Job Overview**

This position offers an opportunity for a strong communicator to join a rapidly growing organization where you can spend your summer outdoors enjoying live entertainment under the stars. With a small but growing team, new staff will play an important role in laying the foundation for our expanding theatre.

As a vital member of The Grove Theatre team, the **Event Assistant** will be involved in supporting and executing all of The Grove Theatre’s productions and events during the 2025 Season. The Event Assistant will ensure that the amphitheatre grounds are tidy, and equipment is set up prior to each production and event at the amphitheatre. The Event Assistant will also communicate with various departments to ensure successful operation of the amphitheatre, and assist with the execution of off-site and pre or post show events. **Reports to: Patron Experience Manager**

**Responsibilities**
- Prepare the amphitheatre for performances and events and ensure regular maintenance.
- Assist with event set up, running, and tear down.
- Maintain a clean and pleasant environment on site before and during events.
- Assist with regular upkeep of the Fairgrounds property.
- All other required related tasks.
- Be available to work the complete 13 week contract - June 16-September 14, 2025 inclusive.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Collaborative, creative and strategic thinking individual with the ability to work independently.
- Experience with landscaping equipment (lawn mower, edge trimmer, sprinklers) is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong project management and time management skills.
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the theatre industry but feel they have a lot to give. This is a very personable position, so communication skills, enjoying working as a team and supporting your co-workers are key factors.

**How to Apply**:
1. What interests you about The Grove Theatre

**Working at The Grove Theatre**

All of our team members should be comfortable with the knowledge that June to September will have a heavier workload. During productions our days will be split between a variety of locations and spread between daytime, evening, weekday and weekends. It can be frenetic but together we will set ourselves up for a marathon and not a sprint. We aim to make space for people to be more than just their jobs. We want to share things we care about and we notice in our communities. We can’t be task oriented all the time and we think it’s important to include the time to reflect and connect.

The Grove is a new organization and as such, policies and procedures are still being developed. We celebrate diversity in arts and people (including employees), and are working to prioritize inclusive and accessible processes and experiences. We want to carefully consider all decisions that will build the root system of The Grove and we are approaching this with the understanding that these decisions take time and care.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 13 weeks

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work the entire contract period of June 16-September 14?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-16