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PROJECT: HUMANITY IS SEEKING A PART-TIME ADMINISTRATOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM
APPLY BY Wednesday, March 9th at 5:00pm EST
ABOUT PROJECT: HUMANITY
Project: Humanity (PH) is a socially-engaged theatre company founded in 2008. Based in Toronto, but active nationally, PH believes the performing arts can bring disparate groups together and help them listen more compassionately. We’ve become one of the country’s leading developers of Verbatim Theatre, a journalistic form of theatre that involves transforming original interview transcripts into ‘live documentaries’ for the stage. The PH: YOUTH arm of the company, operating in both high schools and the youth shelter system, has impacted the lives of over 19,000 students since we incorporated eleven years ago.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Executive Director and Artistic Director, the Administrator oversees some of the administrative elements of both the educational and artistic sides of the company. The Administrator’s primary responsibility is related to program management, though ample time is also given to financial management and production. The position divides as such:
General Administration
Assist with the management of operating budget, financial forecasts, and cash flows, and completing monthly bookkeeping
Assist the Communications and Development Coordinator with website maintenance, grant applications, and other tasks related to the implementation of the company’s development and communication strategies
Schedule and attend Board of Director meetings, and prepare minutes, reports, and other documents for said meetings
Assist with research program - collect and organize data and metrics
Assist with the strategic planning process
Assist with the development of and implementation of human resources policy
Education
Manage theatre workshops by coordinating bookings with teachers, hiring facilitators, and generating invoices
Manage Drama Drop-In and other youth shelter programming by hiring and scheduling facilitators, and managing budgets
Manage the CRM from an educational perspective with teacher contacts
Production
In collaboration with producing teams, or independently (depending on the situation), execute producing tasks for PH productions and works in development
Contract playwrights, performers and designers
Assist with the maintenance of production schedules and budgets
The Administrator will be compensated $20/hour as a part-time employee for 25 hours per week in a flexible schedule that works best with the Administrator’s other commitments. As Project: Humanity grows there is a possibility for this role to develop into a full-time position.
The Administrator will preferably start work the week of March 21st at the latest. Project: Humanity works remotely so candidates from the GTA are preferred, though those who live in the Eastern Standard Timezone may also apply.
THE APPLICANT
An ideal candidate for this position will uphold and exemplify the company’s three core values:
We believe theatre is a powerful way to bring together disconnected groups
We believe theatre can help people listen better and become more compassionate
We believe theatre can inspire active citizenship and lead to real change
Please articulate in your application how your past work and volunteer experiences are evidence of alignment with these values and how these values would inform your day-to-day work.
As evidenced by the job description, the Administrator has numerous financial, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities. Those who possess strong skills with regard to organization, management and prioritization of tasks, and attention to detail will thrive in this position. Experience with the Google Suite, Excel, Quickbooks and Wagepoint is also an asset.
Project: Humanity believes in a growth mindset: a willingness to acknowledge mistakes and embrace them as learning opportunities along with an eagerness to learn are qualities that align well with our work culture.
How to apply
To apply, please fill out this Google Form. If there are further accommodations you need in the application process please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@projecthumanity.ca. The deadline for applications is Sunday, March 6th at 5:00pm EST.
Please note PH is prioritizing candidates who self-identify as belonging to equity-seeking groups.
Meetings will be held on March 10th and 11th and will be an opportunity for both the applicant and company to interview each other and discuss the position.
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Project: Humanity General Administrator (Preview of Google Form application)
“Please fill out this form by March 6th at 5:00PMEST to express your interest in this position. All applicants regardless of result will be contacted by March 11th 2022.”
Participant Information: Name (required): Pronouns (required): Email (required): Phone # (required):
Optional Self-Identification Section: PH is committed to principles of anti-racism, anti-oppression, and equity in our work on stages, in communities, and internally within our organization. We will prioritize applications from Black people, Indigenous people, People of Colour, those who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, and/or have lived experience of mental illness (i.e, MAD), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived experiences that they identify as a barrier to accessing employment in this or other fields. Taking into account the communities we engage with through our PH: THEATRE and PH: YOUTH arms, applicants with lived experience as artists or lived experience in the youth shelter system will also be prioritized for this community-facing and stakeholder-facing role. This is a space for you to self-identify with regards to the above. (Followed by space for writing up to a paragraph)
Application: Please provide a submission that answers the following prompts in either video recording (approximately 5 minutes maximum), audio recording (approximately 5 minutes maximum), or written format (approximately one page maximum):
- Please tell us about your experience, knowledge, or interest in the performing arts and/or social services sector.
- Please tell us what makes you a good fit for this role and what you're eager to learn more about.
- Please tell us about your favourite past work (or volunteer) experience and what made it so special.
Followed by space to upload a file with the descriptive text: “Please upload your video, audio, or written submission here. (Feel free to email us at info@projecthumanity.ca to discuss additional forms of application if those offered in this form pose a barrier to access for you!)”
The person stepping into this role will benefit from having strong written communication skills. If you have chosen a video or audio submission in the above question, please upload a short writing sample here. (Followed by space to upload a file)
If you have a resume or CV you would like to share as part of your application, please upload it here. (Followed by space to upload a file)
Thank you for your interest! We look forward to reviewing your application and will be in touch with all applicants.