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Manager of Engagement - Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Type of Position: Full-time, permanent, in-office
Closing Date: April 17, 2025, 11:59PM

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization operating within Treaty 7 territory with a mission to advance and enhance the arts in Lethbridge.
The AAC is a multi-faceted organization whose activities include: advocacy on behalf of artists and
arts organizations, increasing public understanding of and support for the arts, promoting arts events and initiatives, and creating events and opportunities for artists and the community to connect. The AAC is also responsible for the management of Casa, the City of Lethbridge’s purpose-built community art centre.

This position works closely with the Executive Director and Communications Manager, plus other departments to evaluate and implement strategies that promote and raise the profile of the AAC and the arts community. The role will incorporate current engagement and communications components and combine them into an overall strategy.

Visit artslethbridge.org to download the full job description and wage range. 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format, electronically and in confidence, to the attention of: Steven Foord, Executive Director, Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, hr@artslethbridge.org before April 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

We are an auditioned mixed voice choir, based in Calgary. The artistic vision of The Festival Chorus is to provide as wide a variety of classical choral repertoire through a balanced performing season, in order to enhance our Calgary audience's appreciation of choral artistry. The performance of live choral music is as essential a strand in the artistic fabric of a community as great literature, stirring theatre, or compelling visual arts expression. The Festival Chorus seeks to honour this commitment as one of Calgary's established and continuous performing groups, with an historic 65+ years presence. Our performances currently include a much-loved holiday concert in December, a concert in early spring where we explore a variety of music, and a concert in late spring where we present a major choral work or works.

Major responsibilities include:

• Providing artistic direction to the Chorus including deciding on appropriate musical pieces for the Chorus to perform based on the venue and occasion, chorister ability and growth.
• Determining vocal requirements of the Chorus and establishing screening criteria for membership
• Building up the Chorus and enhancing membership through outreach and recruitment efforts
• Setting and conducting weekly Chorus rehearsals September through April/MayRehearsals are currently held Tuesday evenings at the Jack Singer Rehearsal Hall, Arts Commons
• Planning and organizing extra vocal workshops as needed including selecting and arranging for clinicians
•  Attending Board meetings September through May as an Ex officio Member; planning, budgeting, and recommending an annual performance plan to the Board. Some availability for board meetings June and August is required
• Working with elected and appointed officers; and communications/website contractors in organizing and promoting performances
• Selecting and arranging for accompaniment, including orchestral accompaniment for performances; selecting and arranging soloists to perform with the Chorus as required
• Sourcing musical scores required to enable planned programs
• Researching and writing artistic descriptive messages for concert advertising and programs, mail outs, Chorus communication, concert programs and grant applications
• Representing and promoting the Chorus within the local arts and choral community as well as in social and traditional media

Qualifications include: 

• a degree in music with expertise in choral training and orchestral conducting
• at least five years’ related experience
• Membership in the Calgary Musicians Association – Local 547, A.F. of M or willingness to join
• superior communication skills
• Established connections in the Calgary choral community an asset.

Apply with resume, cover letter, and a sample program which you have designed to president@thefestivalchorus.com and/or denycel@live.com. 

Deadline is April 21, 2025.

We are an auditioned mixed voice choir, based in Calgary (thefestivalchorus.com). The artistic vision of The Festival Chorus is to provide as wide a variety of classical choral repertoire through a balanced performing season, in order to enhance our Calgary audience's appreciation of choral artistry. The performance of live choral music is as essential a strand in the artistic fabric of a community as great literature, stirring theatre, or compelling visual arts expression. The Festival Chorus seeks to honour this commitment as one of Calgary's established and continuous performing groups, with an historic 65+ years presence. Our performances currently include a much-loved holiday concert in December, a concert in early spring where we explore a variety of music, and a concert in late spring where we present a major choral work or works. 

Major responsibilities include:

• Providing artistic direction to the Chorus including deciding on appropriate musical pieces for the Chorus to perform based on the venue and occasion, chorister ability and growth.
• Determining vocal requirements of the Chorus and establishing screening criteria for membership
• Building up the Chorus and enhancing membership through outreach and recruitment efforts
• Setting and conducting weekly Chorus rehearsals September through April/MayRehearsals are currently held Tuesday evenings at the Jack Singer Rehearsal Hall, Arts Commons
• Planning and organizing extra vocal workshops as needed including selecting and arranging for clinicians
• Attending Board meetings September through May as an Ex officio Member; planning, budgeting, and recommending an annual performance plan to the Board. Some availability for board meetings June and August is required
• Working with elected and appointed officers; and communications/website contractors in organizing and promoting performances
• Selecting and arranging for accompaniment, including orchestral accompaniment for performances; selecting and arranging soloists to perform with the Chorus as required
• Sourcing musical scores required to enable planned programs
• Researching and writing artistic descriptive messages for concert advertising and programs, mail outs, Chorus communication, concert programs and grant applications
• Representing and promoting the Chorus within the local arts and choral community as well as in social and traditional media

Qualifications include a degree in music with expertise in choral training and orchestralconducting; at least five years’ related experience; membership in the Calgary Musicians Association – Local 547, A.F. of M or willingness to join; and superior communication skills. Established connections in the Calgary choral community an asset.

Apply with resume, cover letter, and a sample program which you have designed to president@thefestivalchorus.com and/or denycel@live.com. 

Deadline is April 21, 2025.

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for one (1) full-time Camp Coordinator position for our annual Summer Drama Day Camp. 

Drama camp activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, sound, storytelling, and playwriting. The goal of the program is to develop the social interaction and life skills of the young participants through the creative utilization of theatrical techniques. The Camp Leaders also facilitate their participants in developing a final presentation, which is performed for friends and family on the final day of camp. Pumphouse Theatre believes in drama education that encourages creativity, freedom, and a healthy sense of play in our youth.

The Camp Coordinator will oversee and support the overall administrative needs of the Pumphouse Theatre summer camp program. Under the direct supervision and mentorship of the Programming Director, the Camp Coordinator will be responsible for supervising the daily activities of the Pumphouse Theatre camp sessions along with administrative and occasional instructional duties. This position will also work with other Pumphouse senior staff and provide support for the instructional team to ensure a great camp experience for our youths.

The successful applicants will:

• Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 7 - 14 and have had 

previous experience in this area.

• Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in 

this area.

• Have had at least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre class and/or Education class.
• Display strong communicative, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience working with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Eventpro is considered an asset
• Experience with working with people with ESL and people with Disabilities is an asset 
• Know how to have fun!

Pumphouse Theatre is committed to building a culturally diverse environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

The time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week beginning June 23 and continuing through August 29, 2025 (Monday to Friday). This will include prep time and training as well as 7 one-week camp sessions. Compensation will range from $20-$23 based on experience. For camp descriptions, please visit the Class & Camps section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca.

Please respond with a cover letter and resume to Troy Couillard, Interim Programming Director, by mail or e-mail by April 15, 2025.  No phone calls, please.  Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you in advance to all applicants. We look forward to meeting with you!

Troy Couillard
Interim Programming Director
Pumphouse Theatre
2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5
prod@pumphousetheatre.ca