Indigenous Artistic Production Intern (trainee)
Contract @Clay and Paper Theatre posted 2 months ago in Paid Training Print Job Details Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 32649
Job Description
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Funder | Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training |
| Contract | April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 |
| Wage | $21/hour (35 hours/week @ 52 weeks) |
**This position is funded by Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training. Candidates for this position must be First Nations, Métis or Inuit and reside within the GTA. Candidates must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training and be working with an Employment Advisor. You must be between the ages of 18 and 30.**
Company Overview
Since 1994, Clay & Paper Theatre has been the resident theatre company of Dufferin Grove Park, producing plays, pageants and parades with and for the community, grounded in the idea that performance in public space is an act of cultural transformation. Our practice of building, rehearsing, and performing in full public view is an attempt on our part to reunite art with the daily life of the community and to make art accessible to all.
With funding assistance from Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training, Clay and Paper Theatre has aimed to target a gap in Indigenous representation within our organization and within the theatre industry as a whole. For the last 10 years we have been creating a variety of professional theatre development opportunities in performance, production, and arts administration for emerging Indigenous artists in the Toronto theatre community.
About Your Role
Clay and Paper Theatre (C&P) is currently seeking an Artistic Production Intern. It’s an opportunity to explore theatre, theatre production, puppet and mask making and community engaged arts. You will assist and support the co-Artistic Directors in the day-to-day operations of the company and the production spaces with an emphasis on hands-on design and making in the building of puppets, masks, props and installations. You also think working in parks is an amazing opportunity to explore and build community connections and access to the arts.
To find out more about Clay and Paper Theatre, we strongly recommend taking a look at our website (www.clayandpapertheatre.org) or our Instagram (@clay.paper.theatre) or Facebook (Clay and Paper Theatre).
About Your Responsibilities
- You will become familiar with C&P’s Anti-Harassment/Discrimination policies, reporting procedures, and health and safety practices for the C&P studio and Dufferin Grove Park.
- Learn about the essentials of working as an artist in public space, creating an accessible arts experience and how to be an artist facilitator, park host, & an ambassador for C&P.
- Receive instruction & training in the construction, restoration, & painting of puppets, masks, props, costumes, & outdoor installations under guidance & supervision of C&P Associate Artists/Builders and C&P’s Co-Artistic Directors.
- Work with the C&P team to support the creative development of productions, including visioning and production process breakdown.
- Assist with completing design & production related tasks for our events & performances.
- Assist with managing, organizing, and cleaning of the design & production studio spaces (indoor, home studio at Sterling Rd and our outdoor space in the park at the Field House).
- Assist with keeping the supplies and material requirements available for each new project (sourcing).
- Assist in the setup and strike of events, workshops & performances, and facilitation of puppet and/or mask building with participants under the supervision of C&P staff artists.
- Assist with creating marketing materials, planning communications, and updating & maintaining C&P’s website, social media accounts, newsletter, & information systems.
- Other duties as required to support C&P in its activities and operations.
About You
- You have training or experience in some kind of art-making or theatre production work.
- You’re comfortable working with your hands, using construction/workshop tools, painting, building, sewing, & bringing designs to life.
- You’re a curious person, with a love of art and theatre, & with an interest in supporting C&P’s artistic functions.
- You enjoy working in an artistically engaging, & collaborative work environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Self-directed, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong computer skills, including practical, working knowledge of design software & website maintenance.
- Flexibility to adjust work schedule to evenings and/or weekends as required.
- A Driver’s License is a major asset.
- Marketing and publicity/promotions experience is an asset.
About Your Compensation and Length of Contract
$21/hour @ 35 hours/week @ 52 weeks. The length of the contract is 12 months with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2024. Scheduling for this position is variable and includes supporting performances and events in the evenings and on weekends.
About Your Application
Applicants must register with Miziwe Biik Employment and Training and be working with an an Employment Advisor. Non-registered candidates can contact reception@miziwebiik.com to set up an appointment.
Please submit your resume, your portfolio (if available), along with a brief cover letter explaining why you would like to join our motley crew to clayandpaper@gmail.com by March 8, 2024. You can also submit a short video and tell us about yourself that way. Please be aware that we will ask you to provide AT LEAST TWO work references at your interview.
Interviews will begin in mid-March. If you require any accessibility accommodations, let’s talk. We really want to meet you and help create a comfortable space for your interview. PLEASE NOTE: Interview dates may be subject to some adjustments. But we’ll try and keep people as up-to-date as possible.
If you have any questions or would like assistance please don’t hesitate to contact us at clayandpaper@gmail.com or 416-708-3332.
