22 Oct
Stratford Festival
Stratford
Job details
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Job type
- Seasonal
- Apprenticeship
Location
55 Queen Street, Stratford, ON
Benefits
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- Employee assistance program
Full job description
Who We Are:
Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes,
some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers.
The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, design, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.
Why You Should Apply:
- Creative work environment
- Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
- Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
- Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
- Being a part of the magic of live theatre!
This position reports to the Head of Properties or designate and is part of the Production Department team.
Responsibilities:
- Join the Props Team to assist with all aspects of Props building and Buying under the supervision of Senior Props Builders, Buyers and Head of Properties
- Projects may include carving, sculpting,
welding & metal work, fibreglassing, soft props, 3D printing, graphics, woodworking and more
- Work with Designers, Assistant Designers, production staff and craftspeople as required
Qualifications:
- Post–secondary education in Fine Arts, Theatre Arts or a related filed and some theatre production experience.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Experience in theatrical construction and techniques
- Basic tool use and comfortable with power tools
- Understand schedules and deadlines
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Manual material lifting of Props or building materials up to 50 lbs.
A portfolio is required at the interview.
This seasonal contract position is located in Stratford,
Ontario and will begin January 13, 2025 to May 30, 2025, with possibility of extension.
Shared Values:
- Inclusion: contribute to an environment where everyone is welcome, valued and respected; consistently demonstrate an open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity that promote and celebrate the diversity of perspectives.
- Innovation: put experience and knowledge into creative problem-solving and the continuous improvement of the organization.
- Rigor: show integrity in behaviour, attention to detail in work and commitment to excellence and professional evolution
- Caring: be empathetic, understanding and attentive to others
- Connection: establish and maintain trusting relationships that are respectful and constructive
Who Should Apply:
We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our recruitment team know.
No candidate will meet every desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role,
we’d love to learn more about you!
If you would like to contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you.
▶️ Props Apprentice
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