JOB OPPORTUNITY

Simcoe Little Theatre Coordinator

 If you have a drive and passion for community based theatre and volunteerism and are looking for a new opportunity and a job with variety and flexibility, then we want to hear from you! 

We are searching for a Simcoe Little Theatre Coordinator as a key addition to our small and dedicated team, working closely with all of our departments. 

Simcoe Little Theatre (SLT) is a community theatre that has been operating since the 1940s. Presenting a wide variety of plays and musicals produced entirely by volunteers, SLT is a vibrant addition to our community and celebrated by many. Providing a safe space for talented actors, directors, backstage and front of house crew to showcase their creativity and build lifelong friendships, SLT brings people together, inspiring creativity, and promoting cultural understanding. 

In June of 2021, Lighthouse Festival took on the ownership and upkeep of the SLT building as well as provided the administration role of selling tickets and supporting the box office, marketing the plays and securing sponsorships and donations for SLT. This freed up the SLT volunteers to run the artistic/performance side of the organization – the selection of plays, auditions and casting, rehearsals, set building and set dressing, costumes and props, sound and lights, and the front of house roles. The SLT Coordinator will be an employee of Lighthouse Festival. 

As a workplace, Lighthouse Festival strives to cultivate a culture of creativity, honesty, and community leadership. A long-standing charitable organization, Lighthouse operates as a tight knit team of talented individuals committed to the theatre’s success. 

This is your chance to be part of the action! 

This is a 20 hours per week (on average) part time position. 

Hourly wage from $27 to $28/hour commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Key Job Duties 

• Work with the SLT volunteer leadership committee on season planning, scheduling and volunteer support. 
• Work with volunteer directors and stage managers on rehearsal schedules, show expenses and performance programs for shows. 
• Operate box office including selling tickets, exchanges and patron customer support and subscriptions renewal 
• Recruit, train and schedule volunteers for front of house duties 
• Work with Lighthouse staff to schedule specific part time staff for events 
• Manage cash and deposits for box office, bar and 50/50 raffles 
• Promote plays and events via word of mouth, presentations to groups and clubs (and other grassroots communications), e-newsletters, social media, and website 
• Work with Lighthouse staff to create promotion print and digital items (including program) 
• Establish and nurture relationships with local businesses and donors to sponsor SLT 
• Lead all special events taking place at SLT (eg opening nights, volunteer appreciation) 
• Primary contact for all rental events taking place at SLT. Work at actively growing rentals. 
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue. 
• Manage inventory of technical equipment and re-set light and sound boards between shows 
• General maintenance and custodial tasks 
• Keep emergency procedures up to date 

Education, Experience and Skills/Knowledge 

Education: Practical and technical knowledge of field of work. Postsecondary degree or diploma preferred. Any formal qualifications in the following would be beneficial: Theatre, Volunteer Management, Business Development. 

Experience: Minimum of one year working with and managing volunteers. An equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered. 

Desired skills: 

• Strong interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work effectively with 
• other staff, volunteers and customers. 
• Proven experience in revenue generation and development.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency.
• Emotional maturity, flexibility and cooperative.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Create clear written documents in English.  

Benefits and Working Conditions 

• 20 hour work week on average with flexibility 
• Complimentary theatre tickets and access to special events 
• Collaborative and supportive team environment 
• Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience  

Interested applicants can apply by sending a Cover Letter and Resume to: 

hr@lighthousetheatre.com 

Posted September 30, 2024. Anticipated Start Date: October 28 , 2024. 

Lighthouse is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace for our patrons, volunteers and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage submissions from qualified individuals of all genders, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities. 

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants in the recruitment and selection process. 

All applicants are thanked for their time in applying, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.