Looking to spend your summer listening to great music in one of the most beautiful, acoustic venues in Canada? Apply to join our team today! We are hiring for multiple positions for our Box Office Coordinator, and Box Office/Show Attendants with exciting work in music, social media, communications, organization, and more!
About USMF
Under the Spire Music Festival offers a summer long series of concerts in a magnificent heritage church set within sight of beautiful Malpeque Bay. The Festival provides audiences with the very best in folk, jazz, blues, classical, traditional, choral and contemporary music all in the world class acoustical setting of Historic St. Mary’s. The 2022 season runs from June to September with flexibility for students to end in late August. We are looking for talented and creative individuals to join the USMF team! More information for both positions can be found below.
L-R: Tom Gammons, Brandon Howard Roy, Lindsay Connolly, Peter Gallant, and Brianna Shortt
Box Office Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director
Position Type: Full-Time, June-September
Hourly: $18
Deadline: May 8th, 2022
We’re seeking a seasonal Box Office Coordinator who is interested in pursuing a career in arts and culture. The position will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of arts, event and venue management. Our box office is located in Historic St. Mary’s Church, 1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River and box office hours are normally 12pm-5pm daily and 1 hour prior to showtimes. Under the direction of the Executive Director and supervision of the Events & Concert Coordinator, duties of the Box Office Coordinator will include (but is not limited to):
- Lead a small team of box office attendants and volunteers with help from the Events & Concert Coordinator and supported by the Executive Director
- Manage all tasks related to ticket sales including processing ticket orders from online/phone/walk-in sales, organizing and maintaining ticketing files, maintaining printed tickets records and reports, balancing all sales.
- Liaise with office staff re: coordination of tickets, sponsor ticket requirements, media, benefactors and VIP ticketing, etc.
- Manage ticket reconciliation each day at the box office and work with the office bookkeeper.
- Manage tasks as required to assist in the execution of the 2022 events and concerts and the smooth operation of all Box Office equipment and physical office surroundings.
- Assist in box office report writing.
- Become familiar with all upcoming events at the Festival including the artists and types of music being performed.
- Daily reception and customer service – monitor and handle customer inquiries through mail, email, telephone and in-person.
- Provide onsite event support assistance as required for concerts and events.
- Become familiar with tools and equipment for the position (Little Green Light, ShowPass and ticket printer, google drive, etc).
- Assist with various marketing tasks including social media updates, PSAs, and monthly ENewsletters under the supervision of the Executive Director.
- Complete daily cleaning, stocking and organizational tasks.
- All other tasks as required to assist the Events and Concert Coordinator in the execution of 2022 concerts/events and the smooth operation of all office equipment and physical office surroundings.
You are:
- Familiar with ticketing systems (ShowPass) OR comfortable with similar systems;
- A fast learner, and comfortable working independently or with others;
- Familiar with google docs, dropbox and/ or other shared document platforms;
- Friendly, professional, and comfortable working with the public in a fast paced environment;
- Comfortable working with the public;
- Available to work at all Under the Spire Music Festival events and concerts between June 10th and September 11th, 2022;
- Above all, a music lover!
This job will be made possible through government funding and the eligibility requirements are:
-You must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident.
-You must be returning to school in the fall of 2022
Please submit your CV to music@underthespire.ca. A cover letter is not required, but appreciated.
Applications to be received by May 8th, 2022. Interviews will be scheduled for May 12-13.
To learn more about the Festival, please visit www.underthespire.ca.
Box Office/Show Attendants
Reports to: Executive Director
Position Type: Full-Time, mid-June-late August. Flexible dates.
Hourly: $15
Deadline: May 8th, 2022
We’re seeking 2-3 seasonal Box Office/Show Attendants who are interested in exploring a career in arts and culture. The position will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of running an arts organization. Our box office is located in Historic St. Mary’s Church, 1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River and box office hours are normally 12pm-5pm daily and 1 hour prior to showtimes. Under the direction of the Executive Director and reporting to the Events & Concert Coordinator, the duties of a Box Office/House Attendant will include (but is not limited to):
- Complete tasks related to ticket sales; processing ticket orders from online/phone/walk-in sales, organizing and maintaining ticketing files, maintaining printed tickets records and reports, balancing all sales.
- Assist the Box Office Coordinator with ticket reconciliation each day at the box office.
- Under the direction of the Box Office Coordinator, assist in box office report writing.
- Become familiar with all upcoming events at the Festival including the artists and types of music being performed.
- Daily reception and customer service – monitor and handle customer inquiries through mail, email, telephone and in-person.
- Provide onsite event support assistance as required for concerts and events.
- Become familiar with tools and equipment for the position (Little Green Light, ShowPass and ticket printer, google drive, etc).
- Assist with social media updates, PSAs, monthly ENewsletters as necessary by the Executive Director/Box Office Coordinator.
- Complete daily cleaning, stocking and organizational tasks.
- All other tasks as required to assist Box Office Coordinator in the execution of the 2022 concerts/ events and the smooth operation of all office equipment and physical office surroundings.
You are:
- A fast learner, and comfortable working independently or with others;
- Familiar with google docs, dropbox and/ or other shared document platforms;
- Strong with Social Media, and have an interest in learning more about marketing and communications;
- Friendly, professional, and comfortable working with the public in a fast paced environment;
- Comfortable working with the public;
- Above all, a music lover!
This is a student position, funded by Canada Summer Jobs and pays $15/hour. The eligibility requirements are:
- You must be between 18-30 years of age at the start of employment
- You must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident.
Please submit your CV to music@underthespire.ca. A cover letter is not required, but appreciated.
Applications to be received by May 8th, 2022. Interviews will be scheduled for May 12-13.
To learn more about the Festival, please visit www.underthespire.ca.
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