This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
As an integral member of Regina Folk Festivals dynamic team, the Production Assistant will assist with all aspects of the Regina Folk Festival organization, including the year-round concert series, and outreach program, with a focus on the annual Festival taking place August 9th to 11th, 2019. The PAs main responsibilities will primarily be to assist the Volunteer & Communications Manager and the Production Manager with their day-to-day duties, and managing volunteer and site-related projects. During the Festival, the PA will assist on the Site Crew for Festivals set-up, maintenance, tear-down, and volunteer management. The PA will work with all of the members of the RFF team.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY:
- must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment;
- must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment, and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
International students are not eligible for this position.
Along with other full-time staff, the PA will work in a safe, healthy and supportive workplace environment consistent with Sask Labour standards of practice. The position will be 35 hours per week with occasional training sessions/meeting as well as extensive hours on festival week & weekend that fall outside of regular office hours. The position will be a minimum of 16 weeks and will start in late April or early May depending on availability.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Recruit and supervise volunteers
- Develop risk management plans
- Develop and monitor emergency security plans
Type Of Experience
- Special events
Work Experience
- University or college
- Community organization
Planning and Management Skills
- Plan for on-site offices
- Plan for special needs services
- Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
- Plan schedules, goals and objectives
- Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
- Arrange and manage contracts for entertainment, activities and attractions for special events
Main Responsibility
- Co-ordination
Coordination Skills
- Administer revenues and expenditures and assist in preparing financial reports
- Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
- Coordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Assist in site selection and attend to related details
- Assist in budget preparation
- Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- MacIntosh
- Data base software
|
© 2024 SaskJobs. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement | Disclaimer | Copyright | Contact Us | Mobile Site | Site Map |
Email a Friend
Print This Job%20Production Assistant)
