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Job Description / Duties

JOB DESCRIPTION
May 23 – June 30, 2023 (6 Weeks)
Temporary, Full Time (Canada Summer Jobs)
Reporting to the Director of Engagement Programs and Partnerships, and working in collaboration with all internal departments and outside vendors, the Program Assistant will provide assistance in planning, coordination and execution of Pacific Opera Victoria’s community arts initiatives and civic engagement activities, specifically the Civic Engagement Program, Pop Up Opera in the community, Coloratura in the Community and Voices in Nature. The Program Assistant will act as an integral part of the artistic, production, and administrative team and will provide additional administrative support as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance of the Director of Engagement Programs and Partnerships, the Program Assistant will:
• Support the delivery of performances and happenings in public and in digital format.
• Organize and manage community events including logistics, technical needs, artist care and engagement with public.
• Liaise with community stakeholders, and build partner relationships.
• Assist in contract development and artist communications.
• Assist in creating and managing budgets, schedules, and marketing plans.
• Liaise with Development staff to ensure fulfillment of sponsorship agreements.

Qualifications / Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience and/or education in arts administration or performing arts an asset
• Positive attitude and self-motivated
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and independently on project based work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, and courteous with staff, vendors, and partners
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Aptitude for learning new technology and proficient with computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ideal candidate with be familiar with the arts and have an interest in music
• BC Driver’s license is an asset

Salary: $22.00 per hour, 35 hours per week. The position will require some evening and weekend work and hours will vary depending on production schedule.

Contact Information

HOW TO APPLY

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. The successful applicant must be:
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

Please submit cover letter and resume electronically by April 24, 2023
Include in Subject Header: Program Assistant
Email to: Rebecca Hass, Director of Engagement Programs and Partnerships - jobs@pacificopera.ca

Applications will be reviewed as received, those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Employer Profile

Pacific Opera Victoria is one of the most influential professional opera companies in Canada. Its inspired repertoire comprises original productions of classic favourites and lesser known works, as well as new commissions, co-productions, and collaborations with other companies and arts organizations across the country. From its home in the Baumann Centre, Pacific Opera Victoria creates significant career opportunities for creative and performing artists and curates opera in surprising ways – enticing newcomers and captivating loyal opera-goers.

Pacific Opera Victoria identifies Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation among its Core Values and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.