Approximately 100 hours, broken down as follows:
October 5 – 9 (approx. 10 hours)
October 12 – 25 (festival weeks, full time. approx. 80 hours)
5-10 hours of wrap up post festival
Fee: Two Thousand Canadian Dollars $2,500 + HST (as applicable). Festival Runner will receive any reimbursements for travel/parking or any out of pocket expenses in alignment with FFDN's Expense Policy.
About the Role
The Festival Runner will be responsible for the transportation and coordination of supplies, hospitality, signage, and other production materials related to the all Festival events. This may include pick-up and delivery of materials, artist liaisons and airport greetings, and supporting both back-of-house and front-of-house set-up and strike. This role will work closely with the Festival Coordinator and Senior Producer to identify general administrative and production needs within the festival.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a point of contact regarding transportation arrangement of production and administrative materials, across all Festival venues;
- Manage merchandise/signage order pick-ups and deliveries;
- Execute pick-ups and deliveries of hospitality as needed;
- Coordinate with Company Managers to greet artists and dance companies upon arrival at hotels/airport;
- Support front-of-house set-up and strike as needed;
- Works alongside Festival Coordinator to liaise any Front of House considerations;
- Liaise with any artists as applicable or support inquiries from Company Managers or Festival team;
Desired Experience/Skills
- Work experience and interest in events, festival environment, administration, talent coordination
- Class G Ontario driver's license, with access to a vehicle
- Very well organized and detail oriented, with ability to multitask
- Knowledge of the Toronto downtown core is an asset
City: Toronto
Job Type: Administration
Pay: Paid
Rate: $18 -$25 per hour, $25- $35 per hour
Festival Assistant in Toronto employer: Dance Ontario
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