SLT Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Simcoe Little Theatre 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.
SLT 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 role 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.
Simcoe Little Theatre’s season is run by the SLT leadership committee, a committee of volunteers who direct and execute on play selection, production running, inventory management, fundraising and community engagement. Lighthouse Festival manages the upkeep of the building as well as supporting box office with our professional ticketing software. The SLT Coordinator will work with the leadership committee to help execute key administrative tasks. 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 $22 to $23/hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Key Job Duties
- Work with the SLT volunteer leadership committee on season planning, production promotions, fundraising, and volunteer scheduling.
- Attend leadership committee meetings
- 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
- Schedule volunteers for front of house duties based on performance schedule making sure schedules are complete
- Work with Lighthouse staff to schedule specific part-time staff for events
- Manage cash and deposits for box office and 50/50 raffles
- Promote plays and events via e-newsletters, social media, and website.
- Work with leadership committee to promote SLT to groups and clubs for fundraising
- 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.
- 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, experience with Microsoft 365 an asset
- Emotional maturity, flexibility and cooperative.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Create clear written documents in English.
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs
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:
Posted September 9, 2026. Anticipated Start Date: October 26 , 2026.
Volunteer Roles
Simcoe Little Theatre is made possible by our dedicated and talented volunteers who work together to entertain you season after season. They are the reason SLT is a first-rate theatre experience for people of all ages and abilities and holds a position of pride in our community. Please see the current volunteer opportunities below and thank you for your support of Simcoe Little Theatre.
We are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions;
– House Managers – Ensure that the patron’s experience is top level and support the other volunteers. House Managers are the lead volunteer on site for all performances.
– Ticket Checkers – verify that all patrons have a valid ticket for that days performance
– Ushers – take patrons to their seats and offer them a program
– Lift Operator – assisting patrons with the use of the lift to get to the theatre level
– 50/50 Ticket Sellers – sell tickets for the very popular 50/50. A winner at each performance.
– Box Office – assist with the printing and purchasing of tickets, using the theatre ticketing program.
Simcoe Little Theatre Coordinator
Anna Reu
E-mail: sltcoordinator@lighthousetheatre.com
The ‘Tech Team’ manages and oversees the production of all technical aspects of all live theatre and guest events within Simcoe Little Theatre. They oversee lighting, sound, costume and/or set building requirements throughout the presenting season. They work closely with the Artistic Director, Producers and Directors. The Tech Team answers to the Producers. Producers in turn work with and answer to the Artistic Director.
Each Tech Team member will be responsible for at least one of the main stage productions (four Tech Team members per show) and work in tandem on guest events or special projects. Tech Team members will decide which shows they will each ‘tech’ before the presenting season.
The Tech Team members are not responsible for day-to-day administrative operations or artistic direction. They are solely dedicated to what is technically presented on the SLT stage year-round.
Both creative and open-minded, a successful Tech Team member is flexible and highly adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Assertive and proactive, they work well in groups and have excellent time-management skills. Above all, Tech Team members are resourceful and creative, can guide the theatre and its productions from start to finish and create quality results.
Ability to multi-task and process information efficiently
Working knowledge or desire to learn technical programs (lights, sound)
Comfort working with power tools
Ability to communicate clearly
Knowledge of theatre
Ability to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure
Ability to work within a group
The Tech Team is responsible for determining what resources will be needed and works to secure said resources within the established budget for the success of the main stage productions and special programming.
Schedule Building
The Tech Team is responsible for setting the technical schedule, establishing regular production meetings and ensuring that all technical aspects of each project stays on schedule. This involves managing a variety of different groups and processes and requires careful attention to detail.
The Tech Team will work in with the Artistic Director and Administrative Director in flagging and repairing any small building maintenance issues. All medium and large-scale building issues will be relayed to the Artistic Director and/or the Administrative Director.
If you are interested in being part of the Tech Teams at Simcoe Little Theatre or want more information, please contact simcoelittletheatreproducers@gmail.com