June 15 / 2021: The Badlands Amphitheatre (Drumheller, AB) is currently looking for summer employees. We currently have have 2 positions available for an Administrative Assistant and a Facilities Assistant (descriptions below) as part of Canada Summer Jobs 2021. 

Come work at Canada’s largest outdoor stage and get experience in nonprofit arts and event management. We are preparing for our 2021 fall season, building the new Badlands Arts Centre and Studio Theatre, and getting things ready for our 2022 season of theatre, concerts, and other events. 

Eligibility: In compliance with the Canada Summer Jobs guidelines, to be eligible, youth must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Please send your resume to: info@badlandsamp.com 

Administrative Assistant – $18/hr
35 hours/week for 8 weeks with and option to extend

Tasks & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative help and support to the Badlands Amphitheatre Operations Manager
• Support senior staff in establishing and promoting a positive, team-based, and ‘guest-first’ culture
  
• Process donations, event sales, and site bookings by phone and in person
• General office duties including data entry, mail processing, administrative errands, phone and email communications, etc. 
• Aid in the coordination and implementation of company projects, events, or other gatherings
  
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends

Ideal candidate: 

The ideal candidate is friendly, enthusiastic and engaging; able to respond professionally in unusual or unexpected situations; has at least one year of customer service sales experience with a combination of phone and walk-up sales preferred; is enthusiastically dedication to excellent customer service; has superior interpersonal skills and basic computer skills (e.g. email, Internet research, Microsoft Office), strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize; a passion for cultural events; a collaborative spirit; and flexibility and openness to take on new projects and tasks to work in a fast-changing team-based environment. Also, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; self-starter; strong interpersonal skills; strong organizational and time management skills; sound judgement with the ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise; ability to prioritize and handle a complex and varied workload; attention to detail; discretion in handling sensitive information; a valid Class 5 driver’s license is preferred.

Skills we will help to develop: career-related experience in customer service, arts/culture/tourism sector administration, customer service, verbal and written communication, experience with ticketing system software, project management software, Google suite, ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions, planning and scheduling techniques, teamwork, task coordination, developing initiative, taking responsibility for task completion.  

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Facilities Assistant 2 – $17/hr
35 hours/week for 8 weeks
Immediately available

Tasks & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• This role involves a wide range of tasks including washroom cleaning/sanitation, lawn maintenance, pest management, building upkeep, and more. 
• Prepare the site and facility for the summer and fall season. This would include, but not be limited to, mopping, dusting, window washing, sweeping, and sanitizing.
• Provide ongoing maintenance of the site and facility. This would include, but not be limited to, ground maintenance such as lawn mowing, brush trimming, litter removal, and painting.
• Clean and maintain the Badlands Amphitheatre sites and buildings to enhance our guest/staff experience and safety with special attention directed towards our senior guests. 
• Outdoor theatre care including major renovation and improvements to accessible seating for seniors and the disabled, operation of power tools (lawn mowers, weed whippers, drills, sanders, etc.), and grounds maintenance.
• Depending on project requirements, this role may include assisting with theatre, site, and community and guest event preparation.
• Maintain all site washrooms, strictly following Alberta Health COVID-19 policies.
• Other duties may include interaction with the public.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends

 Ideal candidate: flexibility and openness to take on new projects and tasks and work in an ever-changing and growing organization; ability to work both independently and collaboratively; self-starter; strong interpersonal skills; strong organizational and time management skills; sound judgement with the ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise; ability to prioritize and handle a complex and varied workload; attention to detail; have a valid Class 5 driver’s license

 Skills we will help to develop: organization, time management, prioritizing, flexibility, teamwork, and interpersonal, verbal and written (completing reports) communication 

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We are always looking for those who are interested in Volunteer Acting, Front-of-House (volunteer and paid contract positions), and Box Office positions.

Please send your resume/and or inquiries to info@badlandsamp.com.