JOB POSTING : BSTC Member Services & Event Coordinator

JOB POSTING

Member Services & Event Coordinator

The Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative is hiring a summer student for our 2015 Member Services & Event Coordinator position. This job is being offered with the assistance of Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible you must be a returning university or college student, or a student pursuing graduate studies.

HOURS: 30 hours/week from July 6th – August 28th (8 weeks)

PAY: $10.60/ hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will…

• Under the supervision of the Programming Committee, plan and execute the Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative’s summer fundraiser (includes volunteer and sponsorship coordination, event promotion, and event management);
• Under the supervision of the membership committee, manage database, update online member profiles, advertise membership, and write the monthly newsletter;
• Under the supervision of the organizational development committee, research public funding and sponsorship opportunities and draft applications;
• Manage the Cooperative’s social media presence;
• Support the Managing Director with other relevant administrative tasks.

This position offers relevant work experience to a student pursuing a career in Arts Administration.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

This position requires an organized, motivated and self-directed candidate.

This person…

• Has familiarity with event planning and coordination.
• Works well under pressure and is able to prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Is proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Docs.

***Experience running fundraisers, coordinating volunteers, pursuing sponsorships and donations, writing promotional copy, and proficiency with database systems and WordPress would all be assets.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The successful applicant is…

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• Registered as a full time student during the preceding academic year
• Intending to return to school on a full time basis during the next academic year
• Is a student in a secondary, post-secondary, CEGEP (Quebec only), vocational or technical program.
• Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act* and;
• Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

The Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from persons who identify as members of diverse or marginalized communities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1

Please send cover letter and resume by email to busstopcooperative@gmail.com with the subject line “Summer student application”.