Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Interviews: Upon application and availability
Start/End Dates: June 15 2026- September 6 2026 inclusive
Remuneration: $20.00/hr - (400hrs - approx 35hrs/week). Days/evenings/weekends
Job Type: Event Assistant
Employee Benefits: None
Location: Fenelon Falls, ON
Reports to: Patron Experience Manager
Organization Description
Established in 2021, The Grove Theatre is an outdoor amphitheatre for the community of the Kawartha Lakes and beyond, located in Fenelon Falls. Built into the garden grove of the Fenelon Fairgrounds, the spacious venue is home to high-quality professional theatre, live music and events. Friends and family will gather to enjoy open-air performances staged in an idyllic natural setting. The Grove Theatre is committed to being a space for everyone, hosting community events, programming and tours.
Job Overview
This position is ideal for a mature, dependable, hands-on individual who takes pride in maintaining a welcoming, well-run environment. Working closely with the Patron Experience Manager, the Events Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the amphitheatre and supporting an exceptional patron experience during each performance and event.
This role suits someone who is comfortable working independently, able to anticipate needs, and is confident taking initiative to ensure the theatre is always performance-ready. With a small but growing team, this position is integral to the success of each event and the overall guest experience.
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be available to work the entire 12 week contract - June 15-September 6, 2026 inclusive.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or has been granted refugee status in Canada.
Responsibilities
- Maintain amphitheatre grounds to a high standard for all performances and events
- Ensure Front of House readiness - an organized, clean, and welcoming environment
- Support setup, execution, and teardown with efficiency and attention to detail
- Actively monitor patrons and volunteers throughout performances and events, proactively addressing issues as they arise
- Ongoing upkeep of the Fairgrounds property, contributing to the overall venue presentation
- Coordinate with team members across departments to support seamless operations
- Provide on-the-ground support to the Patron Experience Manager as needed
What we’re looking for:
- A reliable, self-motivated individual who takes initiative and works well independently
- Strong practical judgment and problem-solving skills in a live event environment
- Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with patrons and staff
- High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability
- Comfortable with hands-on work in an outdoor setting
- Smart Serve certification is an asset, training is available as needed
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the theatre industry, and feel they have a lot to give. This is a very personable position - calm, professional communication skills, enjoying working as a team and supporting your co-workers are key factors.
How to Apply:
Please prepare a cover letter and resume addressed to Stacey Sherwood, Patron Experience Manager. Your cover letter must address the following questions:
1. What interests you about The Grove Theatre
2. What relevant skills and experiences do you bring to this role or if you are applying from outside the arts sector, what motivated you to apply for this role and what transferable skills may apply?
Frequently cited statistics show that women and members of structurally marginalized and/or underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. The Grove Theatre encourages applicants to break that statistic and apply. It is very rare for someone to meet 100% of the qualifications. The Grove Theatre looks forward to a variety of applicants.
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, and will try to respond to all applications but only may only be able to respond to candidates selected for an interview. All applications are considered confidential.
Working at The Grove Theatre
All of our team members should be comfortable with the knowledge that June to September will have a heavier workload. During productions our days will be split between a variety of locations and spread between daytime, evening, weekday and weekends. It can be frenetic but together we will set ourselves up for a marathon and not a sprint. We aim to make space for people to be more than just their jobs. We want to share things we care about and we notice in our communities. We can’t be task oriented all the time and we think it’s important to include the time to reflect and connect.
The Grove is a new organization and as such, policies and procedures are still being developed. We celebrate diversity in arts and people (including employees!), and are working to prioritize inclusive and accessible processes and experiences. We want to carefully consider all decisions that will build the root system of The Grove and we are approaching this with the understanding that these decisions take time and care.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 12 weeks
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work the entire contract period of June 15 -September 6?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2026-06-15
