Events Assistant

June – September, 2024

Please apply with cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Opera Kelowna is a young, professional and ambitious performing arts organization serving the Okanagan Valley. Our mission is to bring the power and delight of the artform to anyone who has interest in, passion for, or curiosity about opera… regardless of age, race, economic, social or cultural position.   This position is a dynamic role that builds both hard and soft skills that are required for the performing arts sector, but also have wide application to any industry or role that involves managing events, organizing groups, real-time problem solving, independent and critical thinking, and leadership.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Events Assistant is responsible for executing logistics relating to our summer programs including:

1) Managing details of artist travel and housing

2) Set up and site support for training and performances spaces

3) Coordinating with partner and supplier organizations for things like catering, hospitality, and other event management items, and

4) Coordinating volunteers as needed to support programs (including front of house, event hospitality, airport rides, and billets).

This is a hybrid role: planning and meeting work can largely be done remotely, and onsite work will require in person attendance. The work schedule is flexible and will require some evening and weekend work: leadership opportunities are available as fits the skillset, experience, and desire of successful candidate.

Position Details

This is a summer CO-OP position contingent on funding. 

Remuneration offered at a $20/hour.

Opera Kelowna is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, immigrants, persons with disabilities and the LGBTQ2S+ community.