Theatre and Events Operations Assistant

Job Description

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

The Theatre and Events Operations Assistant provides dependable operational support to the Manager of Theatre and Events and contributes to the effective day-to-day operation of the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre and other locations NWP hosts events. The position supports stage set up and take down, production activities, basic technical operations, event coordination, venue readiness, documentation, administrative follow-up and front-of-house service. Working alongside casual event staff, internal staff and external technical personnel, the role helps ensure performances, rentals, conferences, and events are delivered safely, professionally, and efficiently, while supporting excellent service, and operational efficiency.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have education and 1 year of experience relevant to the position. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• an entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• a high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected] .

Thank you for applying to NWP!