Job Type: Contract
Duration: 240 hrs over 6 weeks
Hourly Rate: $17.00/hour
Start Date: No later than June 17, 2024
Application Deadline: May 3, 2024
HFTco is seeking a Volunteer Team Coordinator to lead the planning, training, recruiting, and scheduling of the hard-working volunteer team at our flagship Hamilton Fringe festival. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Volunteer Team Coordinator will focus on strengthening ties to the local community and encouraging participation in the cultural activities produced by the Hamilton Fringe. The Volunteer Coordinator will develop skills in clear, empathetic, effective communication as the key liaison for all volunteers and community partners during the summer months.
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Please note that contract start date and duration may change subject to confirmation of program funding. Any changes will be communicated to successful applicants prior to hiring.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume by May 3, 2024 to christopher@hftco.ca with ‘Volunteer Team Coordinator’ in the subject line. Please submit files in a single PDF file, using the following naming format: your first name_your last name.pdf. Only email submissions will be accepted. While we thank all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Hamilton Fringe:
The Hamilton Fringe Festival runs July 17-28, 2024 in multiple indoor and outdoor locations across downtown Hamilton, Ontario. Every summer, the festival welcomes 50+ performance companies from the local, national, and international arts community, presenting more than 400 performances over 12 days. In an average year, the annual summer festival draws in more than 20,000 audience members to the region each year.