ARTISTIC PROGRAMS INTERN
Dates: January 18th – May 24th 2010

The Canadian Stage Company is now accepting applications for the (volunteer) position ARTISTIC
PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER INTERN.

Reporting to the Artistic Coordinator, this Intern position offers an excellent opportunity to gain
knowledge in running creation and professional development programs that engage established
theatre artists, emerging voices and youth, as well as the overall artistic activities of a large theatre
organization, including casting and season programming.

About The Canadian Stage Company:
Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company develops and produces the best in Canadian and
international contemporary theatre and is Canada’s largest contemporary theatre company.

Major Responsibilities include:
-Assisting with the research and organization of projects for current and upcoming seasons, as well as maintaining departmental resources
-Assisting in the organization of submissions and casting activities
-Assisting with the co-ordination for programs for professional artists including creation programs, the BASH! Artist Development Program and other new initiatives
-Assisting with the co-ordination for programs for emerging artists and theatre students such as The Gymnasium Emerging Artist Development Program
-Assisting with the co-ordination for programs for youth and opportunities for young artists
-Assisting with the co-ordination for The Festival of Ideas and Creation
-Documenting artistic activities and reporting on findings, compiling feedback and contributing to overall program evaluation

The Intern will have opportunities to participate in artistic program planning and visioning sessions, and where appropriate, opportunities to develop leadership skills in the implementation of new initiatives.

The Canadian Stage Company Artistic Programs Intern must commit to 18 – 25 hrs per week.
Schedule can be flexible.

Ideal Personal Qualities:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Interest in theatre creation and producing, artistic development and casting
- Experience in leadership roles and desire to improve leadership skills
- Passion for the performing arts and a working knowledge of Toronto’s professional theatre scene
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
- Previous office administration experience and previous creation experience are an asset
- Highly organized Self-starter. Full training will be provided but in some cases the successful
candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.
- High computer proficiency (MS Word & Excel experience preferred, e-mail and internet)
- Being enrolled in a course of study that involves interning at an arts organization is considered an
asset but not required.

In addition to the many benefits of The Canadian Stage Company’s Intern Program which include information sessions with staff members of their choice, the successful candidate will also be in contact with some of Canada’s leading theatre artists and will have opportunity to take part in festival events. The intern will also receive free tickets to Canadian Stage productions and will be invited to readings, workshops and other artistic development initiatives. We strive to make our intern positions as valuable an experience as possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit cover letter, résumé and 3 (phone) references by Monday, January 11th, 2010 at
4:00 PM by email only (attach documents in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat).

Attention: ARTISTIC PROGRAMS INTERN
Canadian Stage Company
e-mail: cmanders@canstage.com

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this intern posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential. Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.

SHAMELESS WIRE CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: A FREE HANDS-ON PROGRAM FOR
WOMEN AND TRANS YOUTH INTERESTED IN JOURNALISM

YOU ARE…
…interested in learning how to how to report, write, and get published in magazines, newspapers, or online.
…committed to using the media to improve your community and the world.
…20 or younger as of January 1, 2010, identify as female and/or trans, and are not enrolled in university or college.

WE ARE…
… a progressive magazine for teen girls and young women that has been publishing in Toronto for more than five years. Learn more about us at www.shamelessmag.com/about.

TOGETHER, WE WILL…
…meet every second Saturday afternoon from January to April 2010.
…learn the basics of reporting, writing and editing.
…learn how to come up with story ideas, pitch them to editors, and get published.
…meet and learn from professional journalists.

SHAMELESS WIRE IS FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. WE WILL PROVIDE TTC TOKENS
AND LUNCH FOR EACH MEETING.

TO APPLY: Email wire@shamelessmag.com with your full name, date of birth, and answers to the following questions. Each answer should be 200 words or less – much less is fine. There are no right or wrong answers. We aren’t your teachers, and we don’t care whether you like school – we’re more interested in how you express yourself.
1. Why do you want to be part of Shameless Wire?
2. If you are in high school, what school do you go to? Do you like it? Tell us why or why not. If you are not in high school, tell us why that is, and a bit about how you spend your time.
3. Do you speak, read and/or write in any languages other than English? Explain briefly.

We strongly encourage all eligible youth to apply, especially transgendered and queer youth, youth with disabilities, immigrant youth, youth of colour and First Nations youth.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 20, 2009

This information is also available at http://www.shamelessmag.com/blog/2009/11/shameless-wire-call-for-participants

MEDIA AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival is going into its 2nd year and is seeking a Marketing and Media Director (MMD). The MMD will work collaboratively with other staff members and report to the Project Manager. The MMD will be responsible for generating marketing materials and brochures for the festival. In addition to performing the listed duties described below on their own hours, the MMD will be required to attend a planning meeting with staff every two weeks and work full time hours for the week of June 22-26, 2010 for the execution of festival events.

Planning:
– Working with other staff members to brainstorm programming and creative presentation ideas
– Assist programmers with ordering, purchasing and distributing all program materials
– Assist Project Manager in seeking media sponsorship
– Create festival news releases to be sent out to media

Implementation:
– Design all marketing materials to be distributed in print and online
– Update and maintain online content, maintaining a constant flow of communication online, including social media
– Act as primary contact person with all media personnel at the festival

During Event:
– Attend all festival events to photo-document the event

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should have:
– Previous experience in working public events
– Design skills in Photoshop, Quark or Illustrator
– Demonstrate knowledge of youth trends
– Knowledge of social media applications
– Creativity and imagination, employing an outside the box thinking style
– Must be able to understand client design needs and adjust work accordingly
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills, working as an excellent team player
– Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
– Flexible with scheduling

– Education in one of art, publication, marketing and journalism an asset
– Access to a high quality digital camera and strong photography skills an asset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hours are bi-monthly meetings plus any additional tasks required on a per assignment basis. We operate on a flexible schedule and job would be great experience for students and/or recent graduates.

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to our Operations Director, Jason Lau at torontoyouthshorts@gmail.com with the job title in subject heading.

All selected candidates will be contacted on January 11 for an interview to take place on January 14-15.

The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival is an equal opportunity employer.

SPECIAL EVENT DIRECTOR

The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival is going into its 2nd year and is seeking a Special Events Director (SED). The SED will work collaboratively with other staff members and report to the Project Manager. The SED will be responsible for implementing all special events aspects of the festival, including but not limited to the execution of the festival awards gala. In addition to performing the listed duties described below on their own hours, the SED will be required to attend a planning meeting with staff every two weeks and commit full days for the week of June 22-26, 2010 for the execution of festival events.

Planning:
– Working with other staff members to brainstorm programming and creative presentation ideas
– Assist the Technical Director with food receptions held at screenings
– Contact various food establishments for the opening night party
– Contact potential food and beverage sponsors for the festival

Implementation:
– Assist in festival set up and strike.
– Manage all on-site aspects of awards gala including any on-site arrangements required
– Manage any receptions taking place pre/post screenings
– Coordinate screenplay comedy night at a local venue
– Act as the primary contact for food and beverage personnel that will be providing services to the festival

Post-Festival:
– Generate thank you letters to caterers and banquet personnel
– Generate post-event report for all special events

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should have the following:
– Previous experience in organizing hosted dinner parties and banquets
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying diplomacy, pleasant conversation manners, excellent email etiquette and work as an excellent team player
– Knowledge of Toronto’s bars and restaurants
– Strong negotiator, being able to identify festival and sponsor needs to come up with a sponsor plan
– Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
– Creativity and imagination, employing an outside the box thinking style
– Flexible with scheduling

– Education in hospitality and special events an asset
– Valid driver’s license an asset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hours are bi-monthly meetings plus any additional tasks required on a per assignment basis. We operate on a flexible schedule and job would be great experience for students and/or recent graduates.

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to our Operations Director, Jason Lau at torontoyouthshorts@gmail.com with the job title in subject heading.

All selected candidates will be contacted on January 11 for an interview to take place on January 14-15.

The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival is an equal opportunity employer.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival is going into its 2nd year and is seeking a Technical Director (TD). The TD will work collaboratively with other staff members and report to the Project Manager. The TD will be responsible for all operations in running the festival screenings and act as liaison to theatre venues. In addition to performing the listed duties described below on their own hours, the TD will be required to attend a planning meeting with staff every two weeks and commit full days for the week of June 22-26, 2010 for the execution of festival events.

Planning:
– Negotiate contracts and discounts with theatre venues in the city
– Working with other staff members to brainstorm programming and creative presentation ideas
– Work with Artistic Outreach Director in coordinating the T-24 Project
– Responsible for retrieving any audio-visual needs by other staff

Implementation:
– Act as the primary contact for personnel at festival screening venues
– Organize all film submissions into lineup for screenings
– Work as primary showrunner during festival screenings, managing all on-site aspects of the screenings, including ensuring the smooth functioning of screening materials
– Assist in festival set up and strike
– Generate thank you letters to screening venue staff

Post Festival:
– Develop a post-event report for each screening

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate should have:
– Previous experience in working public events, preferably a festival related to the arts
– Strong technical knowledge and grasp of video and new media formats
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying diplomacy, pleasant conversation manners, excellent email etiquette and work as an excellent team player
– Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
– Creativity and imagination, employing an outside the box thinking style
– Must be flexible with scheduling

– Strong knowledge in video editing and production considered an asset
– Prior experience in audio-visual operations an asset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hours are bi-monthly meetings plus any additional tasks required on a per assignment basis. We operate on a flexible schedule and job would be great experience for students and/or recent graduates.

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to our Operations Director, Jason Lau at torontoyouthshorts@gmail.com with the job title in subject heading.

All selected candidates will be contacted on January 11 for an interview to take place on January 14-15.

The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival is an equal opportunity employer.

ARTISTIC OUTREACH DIRECTOR

The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival is a volunteer run initiative going into its 2nd year and is seeking an Artistic Outreach Director (AOD). The AOD will work collaboratively with other staff members and report to the Project Manager. The AOD will initiate contacts with artists and their liaisons in the community who are eligible for festival participation. In addition to performing the listed duties described below on their own hours, the AOD will be required to attend a planning meeting with staff every two weeks and commit full days for the week of June 22-26, 2010 for the execution of festival events.

Planning:
– Initiate contact with community film and video artists to solicit festival participation
– Communicate with university and college faculty and staff to deliver festival opportunities to their student base
– Working with other staff members to brainstorm festival plans
– Assist Project Manager in acquiring festival judges and adjudicators

Implementation:
– Sit on programming committee
– Acquire artists’ documentation and materials and create an archive/contact list
– Responsible for executing the T-24 Project
– Assist in overall festival set up and strike

Post-Festival:
– Generate thank you letters for the participating artists

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must demonstrate:
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying diplomacy and pleasant conversation manners
– Excellent email etiquette and work as an excellent team player
– Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
– Strong work ethic and able to work efficiently without direct supervision
– Creativity and imagination, employing an outside the box thinking style

The following are considered assets:
– experience in a communications role or a member outreach capacity
– working with student and youth groups, particularly those in the arts and culture sector
– established contacts with film and video youth groups and community
– knowledge of film theory and practice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hours are bi-monthly meetings plus any additional tasks required on a per assignment basis. We operate on a flexible schedule and job would be great experience for students and/or recent graduates.

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to our Operations Director, Jason Lau at torontoyouthshorts@gmail.com with the job title in subject heading.

All selected candidates will be contacted on January 11 for an interview to take place on January 14-15.

The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Concert Promoter is Seeking a Sales Agent Intern

Supernova is seeking a part time agent intern for Toronto to handle daily band relations and customer service.

We are a music company located in Toronto and have a 17 year track record in Canada. Annually we hold more than 250 gigs across Canada, cementing relationships with some major industry players along the way. Bands, agencies, record labels have been flocking to us as a way to access new talent, a young demographic, and a mushrooming web network.

Locally we are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person who will undertake the role of the Sales Agent Intern.

This entails:

• Band Relations
• Finding new bands
• Dealing with bands who are involved in the program
• Customer service calls

This position will initially be a part-time internship leading to a paying position for the right individual. Promotion within is swift for candidates that flourish by meeting or exceeding band booking expectations and often leads to a full time position. Regular meetings with supervisor will be required to ensure a quality experience.

The applicant must:

• Be enthusiastic
• Be able to multi-task
• Be self-motivated and proactive
• Be comfortable with calling bands
• Be a quick learner
• Be able to adapt to new situations
• Work in a fast paced environment
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Good working knowledge with the internet and Microsoft Office Suite
• Have knowledge of local music scene
• Be able to network with bands, venues, etc.

Compensation: Brief internship with possibility of moving into a paid position
This is a part-time job.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

For more information and to apply, please contact Ericha Cromwell, ericha@supernova.com.

Supernova is Seeking a Booking Agent Intern (BILINGUAL: ENGLISH AND FRENCH)

Supernova is seeking a part time agent intern for Toronto to handle daily band relations and customer service.

We are a music company located in Toronto and have a 16 year track record in Canada. Annually we hold more than 250 gigs across Canada, cementing relationships with some major industry players along the way. Bands, agencies, record labels have been flocking to us as a way to access new talent, a young demographic, and a mushrooming web network.

Locally we are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person who will undertake the role of the Agent Intern.

This entails:

• Band Relations
• Finding new bands
• Dealing with bands who are involved in the program
• Customer service calls

This position will initially be a part-time internship leading to a paid position. Regular meetings with supervisor will be required to ensure a quality experience.

The applicant must:

• Be Bilingual (English & French)
• Be enthusiastic
• Be able to multi-task
• Be self-motivated and proactive
• Be comfortable with calling bands
• Be a quick learner
• Be able to adapt to new situations
• Work in a fast paced environment
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Good working knowledge with the internet and Microsoft Office Suite
• Have knowledge of local music scene
• Be able to network with bands, venues, etc.

Compensation: Brief part-time internship leading to a paid position
This is a part-time job.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

For more information, please visit http://www.supernova.com
To apply, contact Ericha Cromwell, ericha@supernova.com.

Massive Toronto Casting Call for the lead roles in the US/CAN version of award winning series “Skins” Seeking teens age range 16-18. Audition is Saturday November 21st at Jarvis Collegiate (495 Jarvis St, Jarvis Street Entrance).

The audition runs from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

For more information, find the “Skins” Open Casting Call Facebook group.

Canadian Stage Company Call for General Auditions

Artistic and General Director Matthew Jocelyn and Associate Director of Programming Natasha Mytnowych have announced a call for General Auditions to be held in early December.

Please submit a hard copy resume/photo by 5 p.m. Friday, November 27th, 2009.

Please note on resume ACTRA and Equity status, and training. We encourage submissions from artists of diverse cultures. Artists currently enrolled full time in a post secondary conservatory training program will be seen at Ontario Showcase and therefore will not be given a separate General Audition at this time.

Performers selected for an audition will be called by Wednesday, December 2, 2009 and should prepare two contemporary pieces, each under 2 minutes in length. One must be originally written in English and the other must be a translation of a work from another language. Please note, you may only be asked to perform one selection during your audition.

We will not be holding separate musical theatre auditions this year.

We thank everyone for their interest; however, only those selected for an audition will be contacted.

Applications must be dropped off or mailed to:

Natasha Mytnowych
The Canadian Stage Company
26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2W3

Deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, November 27th, 2009

We will not accept emailed or faxed submissions.
Submissions must be received by this date. No exceptions.
Selected candidates only will be contacted for an audition by December 2, 2009.
No Phone Calls or Emails Please

Nationally and internationally acclaimed, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s leading not-for-profit contemporary theatre company. The Company presents the richest variety of Canadian and international plays and musicals – from edgy and provocative works at the Berkeley Street Theatre to productions with universal appeal at the Bluma Appel Theatre and a summer of Shakespeare at the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park. With a long-standing commitment to education and enhancement programs for the public, nurturing theatre professionals, and developing new Canadian plays, Canadian Stage plays an essential role in bringing thought-provoking theatre and high quality entertainment into the lives of millions in Toronto, one of North America’s largest theatre centres. For more information, refer to canstage.com.