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Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) is looking for a highly organized Social Media Coordinator to provide administrative support and coordination of our social media channels.

As the Social Media Coordinator, you’ll set up a calendar of posts following guidelines and templates provided to you. You will also monitor and report on engagement activities. You are detail-oriented, diligent, ethical, and have strong time and task management skills.

Youth Singers of Calgary is a large community-based performing arts company for youth. We offer music and dance training in 15 different divisions to over 500 members aged 3.5 through youth and adults. Throughout the week and on weekends you will find one or more of our divisions rehearsing or holding classes. Each year, we produce 2 shows at the Jubilee Auditorium as well as a myriad of performances throughout the community.

We have an administrative team of 8, both full and part-time, as well as an artistic team of 50 part-time contractors composed of choral directors, choreographers, accompanists, theatre arts instructors, composers, arrangers, theatre technicians, and musicians.

Learn more about us at http://youthsingers.org and http://youtube.com/YouthSingersCalgary

Summary

• This is a two-year contract, requiring an average of 20 hours per week, reporting to the Development Director
• Some evening and weekend availability is required to meet communication goals
• Work hours are flexible and may be completed on-site or remotely. Some in person meetings are required, and working for at least a block of time five days per week is required.
• Compensation is $18 to $21 per hour, depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
• Start Date: August 18, 2025

Responsibilities

• Construct and coordinate weekly posts on YSC social media channels, applying strategies and using resources as directed
• Coordinate and work with volunteer content creators
• Occasional creation and on-site coordination of unique content
• Monitor engagement statistics from a team of YSC volunteers
• Book digital ads
• Prepare monthly reports on engagement analytics
   

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Hootsuite, Canva, and Google Suite.
• Exceptional organizational and task management skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Professional and reliable
• Ability to work flexible hours

Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by midnight, MDT, Tuesday August 12, 2025 to Megan Emmett, CEO, at hr@youthsingers.org.

The Youth Singers of Canada recognizes and values the richness of human diversity in its many forms. Upon request, YSC will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process. Accommodation requests should be made in advance.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive Production Assistant to provide administrative and hands-on support to the Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) production department. This role is a two-year contract. 

As Production Assistant, you’ll be part of the on-site and pre-event execution of approximately 100 productions a year. This role includes many facets of behind-the-scenes work required to execute YSC’s programs and performances. You are someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is looking to learn about both the technical and human sides of event production. You are a proactive and positive communicator and problem-solver, and ready to contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Youth Singers of Calgary is a large community-based performing arts company for youth. We offer music and dance training in 15 different divisions to over 500 members aged 3.5 through youth and adults. Throughout the week and on weekends you will find one or more of our divisions rehearsing or holding classes. Each year, we produce 2 shows at the Jubilee Auditorium as well as a myriad of performances throughout the community.

We have an administrative team of 8, both full and part-time, as well as an artistic team of 50 part-time contractors composed of choral directors, choreographers, accompanists, theatre arts instructors, composers, arrangers, theatre technicians, and musicians.

Learn more about us at http://youthsingers.org and http://youtube.com/YouthSingersCalgary

Summary

• This is a two-year contract, requiring an average of 20 hours per week, reporting to the Production Manager
• Some weekend commitment is required for events and rehearsals during busy seasons, with the schedule to be coordinated with the Production Manager
• Work hours are adjusted to meet the needs of the organization.
• Compensation is $18 to $21 per hour depending on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
• This position is located in Calgary, Alberta: 1371 Hastings Crescent SE
• Start Date: August 25, 2025

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager with various administrative tasks, including research, data entry, script preparation, and preparing show flows in Qlab
• Solicit new bookings and client relationships, and assist in drafting proposals and applications
• Assist in general production needs, including program and brochure preparation, packing and unpacking, maintaining inventory, lists, and records
• Represent YSC as the on-site point of contact for some events
• Pitch in occasionally in the set-up and teardown of audio, lighting, and staging for on-site events and in-house rehearsals and events
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally in all situations—especially under pressure
   

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a production, live events, sales, or arts administration role preferred
• Exceptional organizational and task management skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a multi-deadline environment
• Professional and reliable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel to venues as needed.
• Experience with Qlab
• Proficient with Canva and Google Suite
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Experience working with corporate clients, performers, youth, and venue staff is an asset
• Class 5 Driver's License

Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by midnight, MDT, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 to Brianna Rudolfson, at hr@youthsingers.org.

The Youth Singers of Canada recognizes and values the richness of human diversity in its many forms. Upon request, YSC will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process. Accommodation requests should be made in advance.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

There’s still time to register for Youth Singers of Calgary’s Showbiz Kids Summer Camps — where confidence, creativity, and community come alive on stage.

What’s it all about?
Our week-long camps for Grades 1–8 combine singing, dancing, and acting in a fun, inclusive environment. No experience needed—just imagination and a love for performing!

What’s included?

• Professional instruction from choreographers, musicians & directors
• Daily workshops in music, dance & theatre
• Team-building games and creativity challenges
• A final performance for friends and family to celebrate your child’s growth!

Register here!
youthsingers.org/program/showbiz-kids

Location:
ATCO Performing Arts Centre
1371 Hastings Crescent SE, Calgary

Full-Day Camps (Grades 3–8)
9 am – 4 pm (Before/after care available)

• July 14-18: Grades 4-6
• July 21-25: Grades 3-5
• July 28-Aug 1: Grades 4-6
• Aug 11-15: Grades 3-5
• Aug 18-22: Grades 5-8 (waitlist)

Half-Day Camps (Grades 1–2)
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

• Aug 11-15
• Aug 18-22
   

 The Dance Individual Project Funding | Alberta Foundation for the Arts  approaches on September 1, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Jodie Vandekerkhove is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying.

AFA Individual Project grants can provide up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta dance artists, students, instructors, choreographers, designers, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding:

• to pursue training, 
• to develop a specific artistic work
• to pursue research, or 
• to pursue marketing activities. 

Jodie will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

Tuesday, August 12 at 7pm link below:

 Webinar link

Off the Beaten Path: A Fantasy Musical Where You Choose the Ending!

Off the Beaten Path is a hilarious, heart-pounding, interactive fantasy musical where you decide what happens next. Will the rogue betray the party? Can the orcs dance their way to redemption? Is that sword fight going to end in glory or disaster?

Set in the magical world of Arlyrus, this thrilling adventure is like live-action D&D meets Broadway—no two shows are the same. Heroes rise. Secrets unravel. And you decide the path they take.

Expect dancing orcs, epic sword fights, and tunes that will live rent-free in your head for days. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll probably want to come back again—just to make sure your favourite hero doesn’t meet their fate this time...

🎟️ Learn More & Tickets: obpmusical.com
📅 Shows: July 4, 5, 6 at 7 pm| Matinee July 5 at 1:30pm
📍 Beddington Theatre Arts Centre | 375 Bermuda Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3K 2J5