Job Opportunities
Position: Theatre Assistant
Status: Funded through Canada Summer Jobs, 8 weeks full time (35 hours per week)
Hours of Work: 9-5pm, June 1 - July 24, 2026
Remuneration: $16.00/hr
Deadline to Apply: April 29 @ 1:00pm
Organization:
Imperial Theatre is a not-for-profit live performance theatre in the heart of uptown Saint John. Our working environment is unique and creative and will give you a glimpse behind the curtain. The Arts & Culture scene in Saint John is vibrant and diverse for such a small population and Imperial Theatre is at the heart of it.
Job Description / Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Theatre Assistant is a helpful, detail-oriented individual responsible for supporting theatre operations during the summer tourism season. They will learn the day-to-day operations of a theatre while also:
- Handling stored archive materials related to the theatre’s history
- Preparing and conducting guided tours for visitors
- Assisting with special events at theatre including Season Launch
- Developing marketing materials and social media content
Qualifications:
- Confident with public speaking and presenting in front of a group
- Self-motivated, capable of working independently
- Basic computer literacy and design skills
- An interest in theatre or history [previous arts experience is an asset]
Access Notes:
Imperial Theatre is committed to employment equity, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as women, trans or gender diverse, Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color, LBGTQ2SIA+, and/or Person with Disabilities.
Our office is located at 12 King Square South. The office is on the third floor of the building, with access via stairs and elevator. Two gender inclusive washrooms are located on the second level, and two gender specific washrooms are located on the basement floor. Imperial Theatre is committed to making this position as accessible as possible, and will work with the needs of the successful candidates.
Application Process:
- Send Resume & Cover Letter to: Lindsay Jacquard, Development Officer
- Email: lindsay@imperialtheatre.ca
- Please no phone calls or drop in meetings
- Only applicants who are being considered will be contacted
You must identify the skills that will be developed during the work placement. Note that your description of job tasks and responsibilities must make clear how the skills you select will be developed.
Imperial Theatre, a nonprofit performing arts organization, seeks to hire youth to support theatre operations during the summer tourism season in Saint John. Imperial Theatre is committed to employment equity, encouraging and seeking applications from those who identify as women, trans or gender diverse, Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color, LBGTQ2SIA+, and/or Person with Disabilities.
Youth will work independently and as a team to handle archive materials related to the theatre’s history, develop content, and provide guided tours to visitors. While learning the day-to-day operations of a theatre, youths will work directly with theatre staff to prepare for the annual season launch event. Youth will also be tasked with developing marketing materials and social media content to promote the new season. Outcomes for youth include experience with teamwork, communication, and client service while working as tour guides to write scripts, deliver the content effectively, and work together while doing so. Also important will be leadership, particularly while supporting other departments in preparation for Season Launch. Youth will be a part of an event team for this process. Digital skills will also be key, particularly for the creation of promotional materials, web content, and social media posts.
The Imperial Theatre has been described as the most beautifully restored theatre in Canada. Since 1913, more than one million people have come to the theatre to attend performances ranging from vaudeville acts to symphonies and ballet. Imperial Theatre is a not-for-profit venue. In addition to its own professional entertainment series, Imperial Theatre provides an outstanding venue for traveling entertainment productions, as well as private presentations, conferences, dinners, conventions, and intimate receptions.