Production Assistant
Canada Summer Jobs Employment Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Production Assistant is a training position for someone with a passion for the performing arts, and who has some experience with theatre / event production. Extensive training and support will be available, including from the Managing Director, Production Manager and the Artistic Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Production Manager in communication, logistical, and administrative tasks related to the delivery of Opera Kelowna’s mainstage production and summer training program leading up to August rehearsal period.
- Act as Assistant Stage Manager for rehearsal period and performances of La Traviata (Aug 4-24)
- Liaise with artists regarding scheduling, logistics, safety and other aspects of performances and events in both written and verbal forms.Assist with load in and load out of production and other community events as needed. Confirm that Opera Kelowna COVID-19 safety is being maintained for all Opera Kelowna patrons as per direction from the Production Manager.
- Ensure any necessary filing related to production activities is accurate and complete (use of email, Gdrive, and other project management software)
- This position requires punctuality and on-time arrival at all rehearsals, performances and events.
- Office tasks can be done on a flexible schedule, excepting regular production and team meetings which will be scheduled at the beginning of the appointment. Rehearsal, programming and performance tasks will be laid out at the beginning of the appointment. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
- Learn and work within Opera Kelowna’s Neurodiversity protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of social media platforms (facebook, twitter, instagram)
- An affinity for the performing arts.
- Candidates with technical theatre experience will be given preference.
- Strong teamwork skills
DATES
- This is a 9 week placement beginning on June 25, 2025. Start date can be flexible.
REMUNERATION
- $19.50 / hour
- Average 30 hours / week (some evening and weekend work expected; schedule set during hiring)
- Mileage can be reimbursed if the Assistant uses their own vehicle for work-errands.
This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs funding: candidates must meet program eligibility: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume or CV and cover letter (required) to [email protected] no later than 4:00 pm on May 2, 2025.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Brianna Wells, Managing Director at [email protected]
Opera Kelowna is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its performing, learning, and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our company community are encouraged to apply.
Event Coordinator
Canada Summer Jobs Employment Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Event Coordinator supports public facing and internal programming within Opera Kelowna’s summer activities. The core activities are supporting the planning, pre-event internal communication and onsite support for Opera Kelowna various event and education programming from July – August 2025. Emphasis will be on the Opera Under the Stars event (July 10), and the Valley Opera Summer Intensive, an emerging artist training program, which supports post-secondary and early career opera artists in professionalizing their performance and communications skills. This program coincides with rehearsals and performance for our mainstage production of La Traviata in August. This role has the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and leadership, as suited to the successful candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensuring event and planning schedules are accurate, liaising with event and programming venues, act as a point person for artists and participants, and ensure program goals are upheld.
- Help design and deliver patron experience opportunities during mainstage performance of La Traviata (Aug 22 and 23, 2025).
- Support the Managing Director in coordinating front of house and patron services support for Opera Under the Stars and young artist performances.
- Act as venue liaison for Valley Opera Summer Intensive, ensuring instructors, participants, and partners are all clear on scheduling and access needs
- Ensure all documentation regarding VOSI program is accurate, stored appropriately in Google drive folders, and shared as needed with other team members
- Manage the housing move-in and move-out for all participants and instructors in the VOSI program
Assist team members with load in and load out of production and other community events or marketing efforts as needed.
- This position requires punctuality and on-time arrival at all rehearsals, performances and events.
- Office tasks can be done on a flexible schedule, excepting regular production and team meetings, which will be scheduled at the beginning of the appointment. Rehearsal, programming and performance tasks will be laid out at the beginning of the appointment. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
- Learn and work within Opera Kelowna’s Neurodiversity protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- An affinity for the performing arts.
- Experience in coordinating programs or events is an asset.
- Strong teamwork skills
DATES
- This is a 9 week placement beginning on June 25, 2025. Start date can be flexible.
REMUNERATION
- $19.50 / hour
- Average 30 hours / week (some evening and weekend work expected; schedule set during hiring)
- Mileage can be reimbursed if the Coordinator uses their own vehicle for work-errands.
This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs funding: candidates must meet program eligibility: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume or CV and cover letter (required) to [email protected] no later than 4:00 pm on May 2, 2025.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Brianna Wells, Managing Director at [email protected]
Opera Kelowna is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its performing, learning, and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our company community are encouraged to apply.
Marketing Coordinator
Canada Summer Jobs Employment Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
Working within an existing social media schedule and strategy, the marketing coordinator will work with artists and other key company individuals to devise unique and inviting content to help drive brand awareness and ticket sales for Opera Kelowna’s annual mainstage production and other summer / fall activities. The marketing coordinator role assists in creating original digital content throughout the summer months for use on web platforms, across social media platforms, in newsletters and in community engagement activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Operations Coordinator in creating 3 social media posts per week to promote Opera Kelowna brand awareness and drive ticket sales, a bi-monthly newsletter, and other content as needed.
- Liaise with artists and community members to collect relevant content
- Take photo and video at Opera Kelowna events and internal programming for use in marketing content. Ensure that media release waivers are signed as needed.
- Sidewalk Serenades
- Opera Under the Stars
- Valley Opera Summer Intensive
- La Traviata production
- Sparkling Serenade
- Ensure all media files are labelled within Opera Kelowna naming conventions and filed appropriately in google drive
- Coordinate Photography and Videography for mainstage dress rehearsal
- Liaise with graphic designers to build marketing assets and production program.
- Act as media liaison for scheduling interviews, shooting b-roll and other coverage opportunities for Opera Kelowna activities. Assist with load in and load out of production and other community events as needed.
- Draft media releases and advisories using Opera Kelowna templates and materials.
- Office tasks can be done on a flexible schedule, excepting regular production and team meetings which will be scheduled at the beginning of the appointment. Rehearsal, programming and performance tasks will be laid out at the beginning of the appointment. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
- Learn and work within Opera Kelowna’s Neurodiversity protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- An affinity for the performing arts.
- Photography and Video skills beneficial for social media content creation. Some training available.
- Strong teamwork skills
DATES
- This is a 9 week placement beginning on June 25, 2025. Start date can be flexible.
REMUNERATION
- $19.50 / hour
- Average 30 hours / week (some evening and weekend work expected; schedule set during hiring)
- Mileage can be reimbursed if the Coordinator uses their own vehicle for work-errands.
This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs funding: candidates must meet program eligibility: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume or CV and cover letter (required) to [email protected] no later than 4:00 pm on May 2, 2025.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Brianna Wells, Managing Director at [email protected]
Opera Kelowna is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its performing, learning, and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our company community are encouraged to apply.
