Job Title: KidsFringe Designer & Facilitator
Position Type: Canada Summer Jobs – Internship Position supported by the Government of Canada. Open to applicants 30 years of age or younger.
Compensation: $18.50/hour, 35 hours/week for 6-week contract (TOTAL HOURS: 210)
Anticipated Start Dates: July 22, 2024
Anticipated End Date: August 31, 2024  
Reports to: Alyson Dicey (KidsFringe Director)  
Requirement: The successful candidate will be required to get a vulnerable sector, Police Information Check. 

Overview 
Reporting to the KidsFringe Director, and supporting KidsFringe activities, the KidsFringe Coordinators will be:  

• highly organized  
• an exceptional communicator;  
• able to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision;   
• motivated to make proactive decisions;   
• committed to outstanding customer care; and   
• passionate about theatre arts. 

Is it you we’re looking for? 
You are outgoing and energetic with a keen understanding of (or a committed interest in learning about) working with kids and families. You’re a people person who wants to build leadership skills. You’re detail oriented and love managing all the little bits that make up the big picture. You are a creative problem solver who’s driven by providing excellent experiences. You bring a collaborative, open, and positive energy to everything you do, but you take initiative and can work independently. A passion for Fringe, live theatre, and the local arts scene helps, too! 

Job Description:
This position will have two main components:  

• Conceptualize and design an interactive, family-friendly installation suitable for outdoors at KidsFringe (Located in Light Horse Park);  
• Present a design to the KidsFringe Director on an agreed upon deadline;  
• Stay within a set budget; and  
• Carry out the construction and/or set up of the installation with help from the KidsFringe Staff.   

AND 

• Work closely with KidsFringe Director to plan activities prior to the Festival;    
• Participate in training prior to the Festival;    
• Assist in set up and strike of the KidsFringe outdoor site;   
• Program and lead games/activities for large groups at scheduled times throughout the day;   
• Facilitate stories, songs and games in the toddler area;   
• Facilitate crafts;   
• Assist with regular opening and closing site duties;   
• Maintain a welcoming and tidy atmosphere for children, their adults and Volunteers;  
• Collaborate with and support other Festival activities and departments as required; and  
• Write and submit a Festival report at the end of the contract.   

Work Schedule:
KidsFringe is an outdoor mini-festival that runs August 15 – 25, 10:30 AM-5:30 PM. Schedule will be based on availability and collaboration with KidsFringe Director with some evening and weekend work required. 

To apply:   
Please complete the form below, or email your cover letter and resume to work@fringetheatre.ca with “KidsFringe Designer and Facilitator” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM Sunday May 26, 2024. 

Why Fringe?
At Fringe Theatre, we foster Artists. We nurture audiences. We take chances. Fringe Theatre cultivates safer spaces for brave ideas and big artistic risk.       

Since its very beginning, Fringe Theatre has been the meeting place where experience, perspective, diversity, and passion are explored, uplifted, and celebrated. Representation onstage, backstage, in the Front of House and Box Office, in our administrative spaces, and in our mentorship and training programs matters. The future of theatre in Treaty 6 is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We believe representation within our organization will lead to greater equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in our community.     

We are a collaborative, playful, creative, flexible, hard-working team where big ideas and out-of-the-box approaches are encouraged. We know you have a big, beautiful, busy life outside of Fringe and we will do everything in our power to honour your humanness beyond the amazing work you do with us.     

Employees are expected to uphold and champion Fringe’s Safer Spaces and Anti-Racism programs and abide by our Code of Conduct.