Project Coordinator, Department of Dramatic Arts
About The Position
Brock University is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Department of Dramatic Arts (DART). This part-time, 20 hours per week, fixed-term contract position, concluding in April 2027, supports the execution of course-level production outcomes. The role involves coordinating theatrical events such as performance festivals, full-scale productions, and student thesis projects, while also managing relationships with partner theatre companies. The incumbent ensures all activities align with the department’s objectives and revenue generation goals. The DART department is housed in exceptional theatre creation facilities and offers a BA Honours in Dramatic Arts with a focus on experiential learning. DART is committed to transforming theatre education through an intersectional, anti-supremacist understanding of equity.
Requirements
- College Diploma in a related discipline (stage management, technical theatre, event planning, business). The equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered
- Previous administrative and/or project coordination experience
- Understanding of the production process and the various elements involved
- Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
- Ability to navigate the complexities of course integration and experiential learning
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, (theatre companies and community organizations)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a production role, (stage manager, production assistant, etc.)
- Experience in coordinating projects or events
- Experience in ticket sales, marketing for events, or fundraising initiatives
- Experience in a post-secondary environment
Responsibilities
- Coordinate course-level production; plan and execute performance festivals and productions (three small performances in Fall-Winter, one full-scale in Winter, a full-scale festival in Spring, individual student thesis projects)
- Collaborate with faculty and students to ensure all production elements meet educational standards and objectives
- Coordinate intersections between required DART courses and MainStage productions, including technical production and theatre creation courses
- Facilitate communication and scheduling between course instructors and production teams to optimize resource allocation and student participation
- Support the integration of MainStage productions into the curriculum, enhancing the learning experience for DART majors
- Manage ticket sales for Winter and Spring events, ensuring revenue generation
- Manage group ticket sales for performances targeting non-DART Brock students and high school matinees, identifying opportunities for significant revenue streams
- Develop and maintain relationships with partner theatre companies for Summer Institute WIL courses, ensuring budget-neutral resources through industry professional residencies
- Coordinate DART course elements related to fees for experiential learning activities, ensuring budget neutrality
- Support students in organizing ticketed events within DART spaces
- Manage front-of-house operations for public-facing events, ensuring a positive experience for attendees
- Assist with DART course collection and timetabling, addressing the complexities of experiential learning activities in theatre-making spaces
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
