Jobs

Summer Programs Officer

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the MVBT Board of Directors, the successful candidate will:

  • Plan & Run Summer Theatre Camps: Help organize and lead summer theatre camps for rural youth. Work with junior staff to write/source scripts, produce performances, and present shows to the community.
  • Engage & Lead: Work with youth of different ages, provide leadership to junior staff, and collaborate with others to make programs a success.
  • Promote Events: Create posters, website content, and use social media to spread the word about theatre programs and events.
  • Support Community Events: Assist with planning and running local events, build relationships with other community groups, and provide event support as-needed.
  • Help with Special Projects: Assist in planning the MVBTCC Centenary Celebration alongside Board Members.
  • Manage Event Logistics: Take care of event details, handle front-of-house duties, and ensure financial procedures are followed.
  • Help with Administration: Answer the main office phone, monitor emails, maintain files, communicate with volunteer Board Members to pass along operational information.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

  • entering full time post-secondary studies in the fall semester immediately OR continuing full-time post-secondary studies following the work term
  • Experience working with children and youth in a performing arts setting considered an asset
  • Able to work with supervision on a team and independently
  • Posses good organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both on-line, in person and on the telephone
  • Competent in Word, Canva, Excel, and Gmail
  • Comfortable with social media
  • Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule to assist with special events (some evenings and weekends may be required)
  • Interest in arts, culture, and local history an asset

Term:  14 weeks – May 11 to August 14, 2026

Hours and Compensation:  30 hours per week    $16.75 per hour

How to Apply: Submit resume and cover letter via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Summer Programs Officer Application”

Deadline to Apply: April 23, 2026


Arts and Recreation Leader

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the MVBT Board of Directors and the Summer Programs Coordinator, the successful candidate will:

  • Plan and deliver summer drama programming
  • Plan and/or host events
  • Assist with promotions and maintaining a social media presence for MVBT
  • Undertake building maintenance and grounds-keeping activities
  • Assist partner community organizations with weekly tasks and events

Qualifications/Skills Required:

  • Must be between 15 and 30 years of age
  • Experience working with children and youth in a performing arts setting considered an asset
  • Able to work with supervision on a team or independently
  • Posses good organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both on-line, in person and on the telephone
  • Competent in Word, Canva, Excel, and Gmail
  • Comfortable with social media
  • Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule to assist with special events (some evenings and weekends may be required)
  • Interest in arts, culture, and local history an asset

Term:  8 weeks – June 29 to August 21, 2026

Hours and Compensation:  30 hours per week    $16.75 per hour

How to Apply: Submit resume and cover letter via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Arts & Recreation Leader Application”

Deadline to Apply: April 23, 2026

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