Position Details
Job Title: Arts Administrative Assistant
Job Type: Part-Time, 8-week Contract (Canada Summer Jobs position)
Location: Theatre Nova Scotia office located in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS
Hours: Approximately 25 hrs per week
Salary: $4,800 total (minus tax and employment fees) for the 8-week contract
Term: June 15th – August 7th, 2026
Application Deadline: Friday, May 15th, 2026
Interviews Held: May 18th-29th, 2026
About Theatre Nova Scotia
Theatre Nova Scotia is a provincial arts service organization that provides a range of services to artists working in theatre at all levels across the province. From individuals to organizations in the professional and community theatre realms.
Our big event-based programs annually are The Robert Merritt awards for professional theatre in March, and the Nova Scotia High School DramaFest, in May. We also facilitate the PERFORM! Program which sends professional artists into schools year-round. We act as a central hub for the theatre community to engage, we strive to be a champion for advocacy surrounding the arts and theatre in our province, and we provide a host of other services to our members such as a Script Library, a Theatre Partnership Program, and monthly newsletters and Arts listings.
About the Position
The Arts Administrator will join the TNS team for the summer to work alongside core TNS staff (the Executive Director and Memberships & Administration Manager) to assist in all the administrative tasks required to run our services and programs, as well as a few special projects related to the Nova Scotian theatre community and the Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia.
This position is a great opportunity for an artist eager to gain skills in Arts Administration, and gain access to a central network for professional and community theatre artists, in a supportive and fun learning environment!
Position Responsibilities:
- Research and assemble a database of rental venue spaces across Nova Scotia
- Support the creation of a volunteer database that can be used by our Members
- Assist in designing and distributing a sector-wide feedback survey, to help with the development of TNS’ next Strategic Plan.
- Assist with social media posts and promotion.
- Contribute to a promotional campaign for the TNS Script Library.
- Help with administrative tasks from the Cultural Federations of NS.
- Help Promote theatre activity across the province through social media, newsletters, and event engagement.
- Support website updates and targeted marketing campaigns.
- Contribute to conversations and research around Merritt Awards processes and tools.
- Other related administrative projects for Theatre Nova Scotia or the Cultural Federations of NS.
Programs Used:
- Gmail
- Google Drive & Suite of tools (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar)
- Canva (used for social media)
- Mailchimp (used for Newsletters)
- Website: A WordPress backend, with an Elementor page builder
We are looking for someone who:
- Has an interest in theatre, arts administration, or cultural work
- Is a personable community member
- Is organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Has a passion for working as part of a service organization or a charity
- Is a proactive and independent worker
- Is comfortable with digital tools (or willing to learn)
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility
This position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Hiring Values:
TNS encourages applications from artists from the IBPOC, Disability, or the 2SLGTBQIA+ communities. Applicants from these or other communities wishing to self-identify may do so in their application.
If candidates have any accessibility needs or accommodations required throughout the process, please contact <theatrens@theatrens.ca> for assistance.
To Apply:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to <submissions@theatrens.ca> before the deadline of Fri, May 15th at midnight.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or for more clarification!
