Drama Intern

About the City of St. Albert

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

Job Details

The City of St. Albert’s Community Services Department promotes the development of arts and cultural services throughout the community. The team connects to the community through the programming and operation of the Arden Theatre, the International Children’s Festival and St. Albert Children’s Theatre.

As the Drama Intern, you will provide support and assistance to our team of instructors that offer musical theatre programs and camps to youth aged 3 to 19 years. These programs and camps are offered by the Performing Arts branch of the City of St. Albert’s Community Services Department.

This position includes one week of planning followed by five weeks of drama camps.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors with the delivery of musical theatre programs and camps for youth aged 3 to 19 years, including helping children learn music, choreography, and improvisation activities.
• Actively participate in the day-to-day operation of drama camps and perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Instructor.
• Assist with class planning, delivery, weekly reporting, and final reporting activities.
• Support camp operations, including student sign-in, classroom demonstrations, and acting as a liaison between instructors and administration.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of program equipment and spaces.
• Provide administrative support, including data entry and other related duties.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the performing arts is preferred.
• Experience working with youth is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Preference will be given to students pursuing post-secondary education in Musical Theatre, Acting, Music, Education, or a related field.
• The following are considered assets: dance experience, experience working with youth of various ages, and significant experience in musical theatre.

Hours of Work

• 6 to 12 hours per week (primarily evenings and weekends, April to June and September to December).
• 15 to 30+ hours per week (primarily daytime hours, July to August).

Compensation

The wage ranges from $17.99 - $21.91 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Why You Should Work With Us

Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.

Application Information

• Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as two separate documents. Please upload each document individually as part of your application.
• Applications will be accepted until 10:00 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) on the closing date.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.