Career Opportunity

Geordie is a not-for-profit company and is Quebec’s leading English-language theatre for young audiences that entertains, provokes thought, and fires up the imagination since 1980. We celebrate the art of theatre and its impact by working with emerging and established professional artists from various disciplines and cultural backgrounds to create works that are relevant and enchanting; inspiring dialogue between communities, children and parents as well as teachers and students of all ages. We continue to build relationships with and extend our audience through inclusive and accessible practices in Montreal, as well as remote communities in Quebec and abroad.

Geordie’s landmark activity, our 2Play Tour, consists of two professional productions, for elementary and high school students, that are toured to young people throughout Eastern Canada. Our 2Play Tour introduces unique, diverse, and engaging stories that speak to the current realities of young people from all backgrounds. We build bridges between young people and their communities, reaching over 40,000 students annually. During the seven months of the tour, our troupe covers more than 35,000 km by van, boat, and small plane to stage over 200 performances in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, visiting schools, libraries and community centers.

Our ultimate goal is to provide access to culture to as many children and teens as we can.

For more information, please visit: www.geordie.ca

Philosophy of Inclusion

Diverse cultural and marginalized communities are considered an equal priority to encourage access to Geordie by all.

Main responsibilities and abilities:

• Primary driver for the tour and will maintain a clean driving record and ensure that they are driving carefully, within the posted speed limits, parking in appropriate areas during the day and overnight.
• Provide daily communication to the Geordie office and provide pertinent information regarding any challenges or successes
• Come to the office as often as necessary to drop off school payments and receipts.
• Run lighting/sound/video as required for each show
• Set-up and strike the technical equipment for each performance
• Maintain the show from a technical and production perspective including the maintenance and safety of the set, props, costumes, and technical elements while on tour

Qualifications

• Has relevant experience and a broad working knowledge of all elements of production.
• Will have a valid drivers’ licence, with no current demerit points.
• Will be 25 years of age or older.
• Will have strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Is able to get up early in the morning!

For submissions, please include:

• A letter of interest
• Resumé (including two references)
• Any additional pertinent information you wish us to know.
• Email to Executive Director Kathryn Westoll – kathryn@geordie.ca

Deadline to submit: June 10, 2022
Start date: August 8, 2022

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.