Jobs
About Geordie: We are an award-winning professional theatre company that has presented live English-language productions for young audiences in Quebec and abroad since 1980. Currently led by Cree artist Jimmy Blais, Artistic Director, we are one of the first non-culturally specific theatre companies in Canada with Indigenous leadership. Our current goal is to grow our Indigenous programming and Indigenous relationships within our province and beyond. We offer a variety of cultural activities for youth and the adults in their lives, including performances, acting classes and workshops.
Currently, we reach 40,000 young people and their communities annually through the following activities:
- 2Play Tour, travelling plays that visit hundreds of elementary and high schools across Eastern Canada.
- Mainstage series, which presents shows in local Montreal theatres for the public and schools.
- Geordie Theatre School, which offers acting classes and workshops for children, teens, and corporate team members.
We focus on providing educational components in all our programming, about topics that are relevant and important to young people. Study guides are provided to teachers, promoting discussion and activities related to the play’s themes, as well as resources for students who may be going through the same issues as characters in the play. Artists and invited guest speakers provide question and answer periods after each of our performances, promoting engagement and further exploration of the play’s themes.
We are currently hiring for the positions of:
- Artistic Assistant
- Development Assistant
Artistic Assistant
This is a position prioritized for First Nations, Inuit, or Metis youth (but anyone can apply), between the ages of 15 and 30 years old.
Hourly Rate: $19/hour
About the position: This is a 9-week contract, 30 hours a week, with most work hours occurring Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. The successful candidate will begin their contract mid-June. Their contract will end by September 1st. The candidate will have 1-2 weeks off in July, unpaid.
Location: This will be a hybrid contract, working both at home and at Geordie’s Montreal office.
Eligibility: This position is generously funded by Canada Summer jobs. Candidates must fit the following criteria:
- Candidates must be between 15 and 30* years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
- Candidates must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. **
- Candidates must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
*The candidate may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period
**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.
Main Responsibilities and Abilities:
- Plan and organize various stages of development in Geordie programming and events.
- Engage with Geordie staff and community partners to relay information about Geordie programming.
- Research and cultivate ties with government, private, corporate, and artistic entities.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to Geordie staff.
- Read and provide constructive feedback on artistic material.
- Build new ties and communicate with community partners.
- Create new outreach strategies.
- Listen, participate, and engage in cultural and theatrical activities in the city.
- Plan and execute projects that support the Indigenous community, locally and nationally.
- Identify communication and outreach opportunities for engaging with Indigenous audience members.
- Communicate via phone call, email or in-person with Indigenous artists and community partners.
- Collaborate closely with the Artistic Director to increase Indigenous education, stories and theatre creation in Geordie Theatre’s season.
- Design, write and publish a section on the Geordie Theatre website that outlines a commitment to Indigenous communities and Geordie’s values.
- Using excellent client service skills, invite and follow up with individuals or organizations to participate in Geordie events.
Qualifications and Personal Qualities:
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Brings unique life experience, point of view or expertise to the team
- Has a strong knowledge of underrepresented communities across Canada
- Has a strong ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
- Able to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures
- Strong interest in and keen eye to artistic content
- Initiative and leadership skills
- Independent worker with a strong sense of teambuilding
- Skilled at building and maintaining relationships
- Knowledge of digital platforms for outreach, data collection and content publication
- French is not mandatory, but is an asset
We encourage all eligible individuals to apply, even if you don’t possess all the listed qualifications. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive team and value the unique skills and perspectives you bring. Join us in making a positive and engaging impact on theatre experiences for all.
For Submissions:
Please include a cover letter, resume, and 2 references. To streamline the process, we kindly ask that you combine all the documents into a single PDF file. Please ensure the PDF file is labeled with your first and last name for easy identification.
We understand that everyone has their own unique way of showcasing their experiences and skills. If you believe that a video or audio application would better represent your qualifications, we warmly welcome those formats as well. If possible, we ask that audio and video applications are kept under 5 mins; however, if this restricts your ability to apply, please know we will welcome the length of time that best suits your needs. Please label it with your first and last name, and job title. You can submit using MP3, WAV, WMA, MOV, MP4 files or send a private YouTube or Vimeo link to anna@geordie.ca. We’d love to hear about your relevant life or work experience, as well as your skills, any informal or formal education, and your references.
In your application, clearly state if you meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements. Submit to Anna Burkholder, Development Manager: anna@geordie.ca by Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Feel free to include any additional pertinent information you wish us to know.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Geordie is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce that’s reflective of our community. We encourage candidates to indicate if they identify as First Nations, Inuit, Metis, a person with a disability, a gender marginalized person, LGBTQ2SIA+, or a member of any visible or invisible minority group. We recognize that an individual’s identity is a key aspect of their artistic and professional practice, and welcome applicants to share their pronouns and any other relevant information about how their identity informs their work.
Development Assistant
This is a position prioritized for IBPOC individuals and for people living with disabilities (but anyone can apply), between the ages of 15 and 30 years old.
Hourly Rate: $17/hour
About the position: This is a position for a candidate between the ages of 15 and 30 years old. This is a 9-week contract, 30 hours a week, with most work hours occurring Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. The successful candidate will begin their contract mid-June. Their contract will end by September 1st. The candidate will have 2 weeks off in July, unpaid.
Location: This will be a hybrid contract, working both at home and at Geordie’s Montreal office.
Eligibility: This position is generously funded by Canada Summer jobs. Candidates must fit the following criteria:
- Candidates must be between 15 and 30* years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
- Candidates must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. **
- Candidates must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
*The candidate may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period
**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.
Main Responsibilities and Abilities:
- Streamline digital data and CRM files, using MailChimp, Salesforce and Microsoft Excel.
- Create and implement new systems for information integration.
- Find solutions for building sustainable and efficient record-keeping; provides recommendations and insights.
- Analyze digital information, compile statistics digitally, and create reports.
- Support Development Manager in planning and coordinating department tasks, manage issues that may arise.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, templates, and other department materials.
- Schedule and correspond with vendors, suppliers, donors, and sponsors.
- Maintain strong relationships with Geordie stakeholders and cultivate new relationships with community partners.
- Answer telephone and electronic enquiries.
- Organize and schedule programming for events.
- Greet visitors and business partners at events and provide exceptional customer service.
- Deliver important information clearly in both verbal and written formats to both Geordie staff and Geordie stakeholders.
Qualifications and Personal Qualities:
- Excellent organizational abilities with keen attention to detail
- Experienced with data consolidation and/or information amalgamation
- Ability to create and maintain efficient data management systems
- Knowledge of Mailchimp and Microsoft Excel; experience with Salesforce or other CRM tools
- Ability to take the lead on projects
- Self-learner and enjoys finding solutions to problems
- Thrives working both independently and in a team
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Brings unique life experience, point of view or expertise to the team
- Has a strong ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
- Skilled at building and maintaining relationships
- Excellent communication and ability to maintain honest and open lines of communication with teammates
- French is not mandatory, but is an asset
We encourage all eligible individuals to apply, even if you don’t possess all the listed qualifications. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive team and value the unique skills and perspectives you bring. Join us in making a positive and engaging impact on theatre experiences for all.
For Submissions:
Please include a cover letter, resume, and 2 references. To streamline the process, we kindly ask that you combine all the documents into a single PDF file. Please ensure the PDF file is labeled with your first and last name for easy identification.
We understand that everyone has their own unique way of showcasing their experiences and skills. If you believe that a video or audio application would better represent your qualifications, we warmly welcome those formats as well. If possible, we ask that audio and video applications are kept under 5 mins; however, if this restricts your ability to apply, please know we will welcome the length of time that best suits your needs. Please label it with your first and last name, and job title. You can submit using MP3, WAV, WMA, MOV, MP4 files or send a private YouTube or Vimeo link to anna@geordie.ca. We’d love to hear about your relevant life or work experience, as well as your skills, any informal or formal education, and your references.
In your application, clearly state if you meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements. Submit to Anna Burkholder, Development Manager: anna@geordie.ca by Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Feel free to include any additional pertinent information you wish us to know.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Geordie is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce that’s reflective of our community. We encourage candidates to indicate if they identify as First Nations, Inuit, Metis, a person with a disability, a gender marginalized person, LGBTQ2SIA+, or a member of any visible or invisible minority group. We recognize that an individual’s identity is a key aspect of their artistic and professional practice, and welcome applicants to share their pronouns and any other relevant information about how their identity informs their work.