• Theatre Conspiracy is a Vancouver-based theatre company and is a core member of C-Space (Progress Lab). The company develops, produces and tours original work for the stage. Experimenting with documentary, installation, participatory, multi-lingual, mixed-media and dramatic elements, the company furthers theatrical forms to investigate and activate discussion on vital contemporary themes in politics, society and culture.

    The company is lead by Co-Artistic Directors Gavan Cheema and David Mesiha. With multiple workshops and two new premieres on the horizon over the coming months, we are excited to offer an internship/ mentorship opportunity for an early career artists eager to get into arts administration. We will do so by supporting the chosen candidates in their BCAC Early Career Development grant application.

    We invite interested candidates to e-mail their resume and cover letter to us at info@conspiracy.ca by

    4:00 pm on June 28th.

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    Reporting to the Co-Artistic team, this position directly assists the company in administrative and production operations over the coming season.

    The Associate Artistic Producer plays an important role supporting the leadership team with contracting, scheduling, limited bookkeeping, office operations, marketing support and coordination with partners and co-producers.

    This position puts you in direct communication with our contracted artists and presenting/producing partners. For all tasks, the job requires great organizational skills, fast learning and leadership potential. The anticipated rate of pay is $30,000, this position is contingent on successfully receiving a BCAC Early Career Development Grant. The expected work hours will average 20 hours/weeks, although there will be busier periods and slower periods over the course of the season.

    This is a temporary contract position, from September 2024 – July 31, 2025.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Reporting directly to Co-Artistic team the responsibilities will include:

    • Assisting in pre-production tasks such as preparing and sending out LOAs and contracts for our artists and technicians;

    • Liaising with contracted artists prior to workshops and presentations to streamline communication;

    • Working together with our co-presenting and co-producing partners, including PuSh Festival, to ensure production needs are met;

    • Coordinating with our marketing teams to ensure smooth and effective roll out of our marketing and fundraising campaigns.

    • Support in scheduling and coordinating administrative tasks related to workshops, productions and touring.

    • Support in reconciling budget actuals and bookkeeping in preparation for the accountant.

    • Support with updating Payroll documents in preparation for Payroll processing

    • Representing the company at the monthly C-Space resident company meeting.

    • Quarterly Newsletter preparation

    • Monthly website update reflecting upcoming activities

    LOCATION

    This position will include a combination of in-office work at our office location in Vancouver, BC and remote work.

    Applicants must be Residents of BC and Qualify for BCAC - Early Career Development Grant. Please refer to grant requirements here.

    PAY

    The pay for this position is contingent on the candidate, with our support, successfully securing an Early Career Development grant at $30,000. Work will average 20-hours/Week and will be scaled according to the amount of grant funding received.

    Any additional work that the candidate willingly takes on will be compensated at $28/hr.

    The Company is on Holiday December 18th - Jan 3rd.

    There is a possibility of extending this position by an additional year pending additional funding.

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

    Theatre Conspiracy acknowledges our presence on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlíl lwəta (Tsleil-Waututh) NaJons. Our mission proceeds in the spirit of reconciliation with First Nations across the land.

    STATEMENT OF INTENTION

    Theatre Conspiracy is committed to continuing its dedication to being an anti-racist organization and an equitable and inclusive cultural institution. We are working to reflect the stories, ideas, concerns, and priorities of the communities we have been entrusted to serve authentically and meaningfully.

    We value diversity in all its forms and are keen to support visible and invisible marginalized communities.

    Contact us at

    info@conspiracy.ca