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Work With Us

Our team rocks. Really, it does.

At Fringe Theatre you can work and play every day with amazing colleagues and Artists. We provide an ego-free zone where creativity is highly valued. We are open-minded, hands-on, thoughtful, and enthusiastic. We believe our best work comes from collaboration – so come, be part of our team!

We’re looking for passionate, driven, creative, and dedicated folks to help support our year-round operations and Festival. Is it you we’re looking for? We can’t wait to meet you!

Permanent, Year-Round Positions

Position: AP/AR Administrative and Finance Clerk
Position type: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
Compensation: $46,500 + commensurate benefits
Anticipated start date: as soon as possible
Reports to: Director of Finance

Overview:

The AP/AR Administrative and Finance Clerk will be responsible for the data entry of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliations monthly, as well as coding of expenses, income, and capital assets as required. The AP/AR Administrative and Financial Clerk will uphold cash management and follow cash control policies; reconcile accounts; and find solutions to solve financial matters. This position will assist with the administration of approved grants and funder support, issuing of donor receipts, and maintaining donor databases and other administrative tasks to assist the Director of Finance and other departments as needed.

Is it you we’re looking for?
You are a highly organized, detail-oriented, and process driven dynamo who brings accounting experience and passion to this vital role. You are familiar with and are willing to learn the financial administration and statutory requirements of a busy charitable arts organization. You are deadline driven, and value timely correspondence and thoughtful decision making.

Though numbers and problem-solving are your passion, you love people just as much. You enjoy being part of a big, creative team and want to support the arts community with an open and positive energy.

A passion for Fringe, live theatre, and the local arts scene helps, too!

Job Description:

The AP/AR Administrative and Finance Clerk is responsible for:

  • Cost verification of invoices and documents from suppliers;
  • General Ledger account coding for income, expenses, and capital assets
  • Following GST guidelines and procedures;
  • Processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while adhering to policies, procedures, controls, and secure records management;
  • Assisting with the completion of monthly bank reconciliations;
  • Vault control management, including maintaining cash handling policies and procedures regarding Cash Float management;
  • Assist in monthly reporting and grant reporting;
  • Assist during yearly fiscal audits; and
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary and assigned by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field;
  • Minimum two years’ experience of bookkeeping or accounting;
  • Willing to complete a Criminal Record Check;
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Not for Profit Organization standards (NFPO);
  • Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including excel spreadsheets and QuickBooks Advanced Online software;
  • Familiarity with Point-of-Sale back-end operations;
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills;
  • Ability to prioritize deadlines and multi-task; and
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, creative environment that responds to the evolving and innovative needs of a leading theatre arts company.

This is a full-time, permanent position that generally follows a Monday-Friday schedule. However, it is reasonably expected that the AP/AR Administrative and Finance Clerk be available for the lead up, execution, and reconciliation of the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival annually.

To apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume to work@fringetheatre.ca with “AP/AR Administrative and Finance Clerk” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until November 27, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is hired.

Why Fringe?
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, creative, hard-working team dedicated to pushing boundaries and innovating bold ideas. We strive to set a standard of excellence in everything we do. We believe in fostering a culture of radical hospitality, where every team member is empowered to contribute meaningfully. We know life extends beyond the walls of the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns. We are committed to honouring your humanness both inside and outside of work.

Our base of operations is the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns in Edmonton, AB (10330 84 Avenue). Our hours of business are typically 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, though as a busy cultural space supporting more than 500 events year-round and as the producers of the largest, longest running Fringe Theatre Festival in North America, there is an expectation that staff are reasonably available evenings and weekends based on season and Festival event activity.

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

Position: Development Officer: Individual Giving
Position Type: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
Compensation: $46,500 plus commensurate benefits
Anticipated start date: as soon as possible
Reports to: Director of Development
Overview:

The Development Officer: Individual Giving supports the mission of Fringe Theatre through philanthropic activities and fundraising initiatives. Working collaboratively with our Development Team, this is a challenging and dynamic role for person who has a strong results-focused mindset. The Development Officer: Individual Giving reports to the Director of Development and primarily works with individual and monthly Donors.

The Development Officer creates and implements strategies that inspire charitable giving. They cultivate meaningful connections with Donors, key relationship groups, and the broader community through creative storytelling and data-informed strategies. They design, execute, and administer fundraising campaigns on behalf of Fringe Theatre. They measure and communicate the impact of our work as a charitable arts organization. They plan and manage Donor engagement to deepen relationships with Donors; prospect new Donors; and engage Fringe Theatre’s key relationship groups in fundraising. They author communications that support fundraising and engagement goals, ensuring all materials align with Fringe Theatre’s brand identity and voice. They collaborate cross departmentally to create and produce special events for cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising. They monitor and administer gifts in collaboration with the Finance Department. They support the culture of philanthropy at Fringe Theatre, and use a Donor-centric approach to help achieve annual and long-term fundraising goals, established in consultation with the Director of Development and Executive Director.

Is it you we’re looking for? 

  • You are a passionate and skilled fundraiser who inspires giving.
  • You are an exceptionally skilled strategic communicator who creates compelling campaigns that generate results. You are data-driven and use analytics to inform measurable goals.
  • You understand the importance of stewarding relationships that benefit the financial health and sustainability of a busy, growing arts organization with an exceptional track record of community impact.
  • You demonstrate honesty, integrity, respect, and commitment to discretion and confidentiality.
  • You are personable, professional, passionate, and approachable in-person, over the phone, or in an email.
  • You are a self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • You have a solution-oriented mindset and contribute to team dynamics with a curious, open, and positive energy.
  • You thrive in a collaborative environment with a creative team.
  • Working knowledge of CRM software ideal.
  • A passion for Fringe, live theatre, and the local arts scene helps, too!

Qualifications:

  • Accreditation or education in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered;
  • Three or more years of experience in fundraising, development, sponsorship, or strategic communications, ideally within a charitable and/or arts organization;
  • Proven success in fundraising campaigns, Donor relations, and/or sponsorship acquisition;
  • Strong storytelling abilities with an understanding of strategic communication principles;
  • Proficiency in data-driven strategies, including social media and digital marketing platforms;
  • Ability to create targeted content for diverse relationship groups;
  • Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills, with an aptitude for building and maintaining relationships; and
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate and optimize campaign performance.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Our best work brings together Audiences, Artists, and Donors. Some evening and weekend work is required. A flexible schedule to accommodate events may include start and end times that differ from 9am – 5pm and/or swapping weekday work for weekend work.

The Development Officer must be available for the lead up, execution, and reporting of the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.

To Apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume to work@fringetheatre.ca with “Development Officer: Individual Giving” in the subject line. If you would like to be considered for both Development Officer roles, please put ‘Development Officer – Both Roles’ in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until November 28, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is hired.
Why Fringe?
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, creative, hard-working team dedicated to pushing boundaries and innovating bold ideas. We strive to set a standard of excellence in everything we do. We believe in fostering a culture of radical hospitality, where every team member is empowered to contribute meaningfully. We know life extends beyond the walls of the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns. We are committed to honouring your humanness both inside and outside of work.

Our base of operations is the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns in Edmonton, AB (10330 84 Avenue). Our hours of business are typically 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, though as a busy cultural space supporting more than 500 events year-round and as the producers of the largest, longest running Fringe Theatre Festival in North America, there is an expectation that staff are reasonably available evenings and weekends based on Season and Festival event activity.

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

Position: Development Officer: Major Giving 
Position Type: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) 
Compensation: $46,500 plus commensurate benefits 
Anticipated start date: as soon as possible 
Reports to: Director of Development 
 

Overview: 

The Development Officer: Major Giving supports the mission of Fringe Theatre through philanthropic activities and fundraising initiatives. Working collaboratively with our Development Team, this is a challenging and dynamic role for person who has a strong results-focused mindset. The Development Officer: Major Giving reports to the Director of Development and primarily works with Corporate Giving and Foundations

The Development Officer: Major Giving creates and implements strategies that inspire charitable giving. They cultivate meaningful connections with Donors, key relationship groups, and the broader community through creative storytelling and data-informed strategies. They design, execute, and administer fundraising campaigns on behalf of Fringe Theatre. They measure and communicate the impact of our work as a charitable arts organization. They plan and manage Donor engagement to deepen relationships with Donors; prospect new Donors; and engage Fringe Theatre’s key relationship groups in fundraising. They author communications that support fundraising and engagement goals, ensuring all materials align with Fringe Theatre’s brand identity and voice. They collaborate cross departmentally to create and produce special events for cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising. They monitor and administer gifts in collaboration with the Finance Department. They support the culture of philanthropy at Fringe Theatre, and use a Donor-centric approach to help achieve annual and long-term fundraising goals, established in consultation with the Director of Development and Executive Director. 

Is it you we’re looking for?  

  • You are a passionate and skilled fundraiser who inspires giving.  
  • You are an exceptionally skilled strategic communicator who creates compelling campaigns that generate results. You are data-driven and use analytics to inform measurable goals.  
  • You understand the importance of stewarding relationships that benefit the financial health and sustainability of a busy, growing arts organization with an exceptional track record of community impact.  
  • You demonstrate honesty, integrity, respect, and commitment to discretion and confidentiality. 
  • You are personable, professional, passionate, and approachable in-person, over the phone, or in an email.  
  • You are a self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. 
  • You have a solution-oriented mindset and contribute to team dynamics with a curious, open, and positive energy. 
  • You thrive in a collaborative environment with a creative team. 
  • Working knowledge of CRM software ideal. 
  • A passion for Fringe, live theatre, and the local arts scene helps, too! 

Qualifications: 

  • Accreditation or education in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered; 
  • Three or more years of experience in fundraising, development, sponsorship, or strategic communications, ideally within a charitable and/or arts organization;  
  • Proven success in fundraising campaigns, Donor relations, and/or sponsorship acquisition;  
  • Strong storytelling abilities with an understanding of strategic communication principles; 
  • Proficiency in data-driven strategies, including social media and digital marketing platforms; 
  • Ability to create targeted content for diverse relationship groups; 
  • Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills, with an aptitude for building and maintaining relationships; and 
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate and optimize campaign performance. 
     

This is a full-time, permanent position. Our best work brings together Audiences, Artists, and Donors. Some evening and weekend work is required. A flexible schedule to accommodate events may include start and end times that differ from 9am – 5pm and/or swapping weekday work for weekend work. 

The Development Officer must be available for the lead up, execution, and reporting of the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. 

To Apply:  
Please email your cover letter and resume to work@fringetheatre.ca with “Development Officer: Major Giving” in the subject line. If you would like to be considered for both Development Officer roles, please put ‘Development Officer – Both Roles’ in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until November 28, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is hired.  

Why Fringe?  
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, creative, hard-working team dedicated to pushing boundaries and innovating bold ideas. We strive to set a standard of excellence in everything we do. We believe in fostering a culture of radical hospitality, where every team member is empowered to contribute meaningfully. We know life extends beyond the walls of the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns. We are committed to honouring your humanness both inside and outside of work.  

Our base of operations is the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns in Edmonton, AB (10330 84 Avenue). Our hours of business are typically 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, though as a busy cultural space supporting more than 500 events year-round and as the producers of the largest, longest running Fringe Theatre Festival in North America, there is an expectation that staff are reasonably available evenings and weekends based on Season and Festival event activity.  

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

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