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The Lighthouse Festival is a charitable Canadian theatre company bringing together some of the best professional talent from across the country to stage the best of Canadian comedy. We commission, develop and produce theatre of the highest calibre, to create a shared experience of joy, connection and uproarious fun. Our theatres are a place to park your troubles at the door, lose yourself in the moment, and laugh until you cry.
Lighthouse Festival is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who upholds the protected grounds of the Human Rights Commission of Ontario. Lighthouse Festival welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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If you have a solid basis of at least two years in full cycle bookkeeping and are looking for a new opportunity, then we want to hear from you!
We are searching for a Bookkeeper as a key addition to our small and dedicated team, working within our Finance Department.
Lighthouse Festival has been dazzling audiences with live Canadian theatre since 1980. Devoted to the development and production of new and existing Canadian plays, Lighthouse Festival strives to be artistically excellent, support and encourage local and regional artists, and be a source of enjoyment and pride in our communities.
With locations in Port Dover, Port Colborne, and Simcoe, our theatres operate under a central policy of hospitality, inclusivity, originality, and community for all.
As a workplace, Lighthouse Festival strives to cultivate a culture of creativity, honesty, and community leadership. A long-standing charitable organization, Lighthouse operates as a tight knit team of talented individuals committed to the theatre’s success.
Our theatres are bursting with activity and operate all year round. The main summer season focuses on professional comedic productions, while the fall through spring months host our Community productions, Christmas Pantomime’s, and rentals. This is your chance to be part of the action!
This is a Full Time 30 hours per week position. Hourly wage from $23 to $25/hr.
Key Job Duties
- Perform and be proficient with all aspects of full-cycle bookkeeping: accounts payable, accounts receivable, EFT, eTransfers, agency remittance, bank reconciliations, journal entries…
- Assist/participate in: year-end audit, payroll, A/R, A/P, payout of rentals, inputting 50/50 info into accounting software, bank and credit card reconciliations, running reports
- Collect reports from ticketing database, online 50/50 raffle portal, SOCAN and Square to record and reconcile accounts.
- Work with all staff members directly to collect invoices and expense receipts, following approved processes
- Communicate and provide updates to supervisor frequently
- Work with supervisor to identify and implement efficiencies and best practices in financial processes
- Ensure that safe work practices are being followed
- Attend any mandatory training required by the Theatre.
- Other duties as assigned from time to time
Education, Experience and Skills/Knowledge
Education: Practical and technical knowledge of field of work. Equivalent to Two Year Post Secondary education in financial administration/bookkeeping.
Experience: Minimum of two years prior experience in full cycle bookkeeping. An equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered.
Desired skills:
- Excellent computer skills, including database management, Outlook, SharePoint and Microsoft Office, with high level skills and knowledge of Excel.
- Extensive knowledge of Quickbooks Online. Experience with Square an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines within a busy, flexible and collaborative environment with regular interruptions.
- Strong interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work effectively with other staff.
- Ability to work independently, with support from others.
- Demonstrates confidentiality, accountability, time management and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates technical proficiency and analytical skills.
Benefits and Working Conditions
- 30 hour work week on average with flexibility
- Extended Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, Group RSP with employer matching).
- Paid vacation and sick time more than statutory minimums
- Work in shared office space on regular basis, with flexibility to work from home when appropriate.
- Complimentary theatre tickets and access to special events
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience
Interested applicants can apply by sending a Cover Letter and Resume to: hr@lighthousetheatre.com
Posted September 6, 2024. Anticipated Start Date: September 30, 2024.
If you have a drive and passion for community based theatre and volunteerism and are looking for a new opportunity and a job with variety and flexibility, then we want to hear from you!
We are searching for a Simcoe Little Theatre Coordinator as a key addition to our small and dedicated team, working closely with all of our departments.
Simcoe Little Theatre (SLT) is a community theatre that has been operating since the 1940s. Presenting a wide variety of plays and musicals produced entirely by volunteers, SLT is a vibrant addition to our community and celebrated by many. Providing a safe space for talented actors, directors, backstage and front of house crew to showcase their creativity and build lifelong friendships, SLT brings people together, inspiring creativity, and promoting cultural understanding.
In June of 2021, Lighthouse Festival took on the ownership and upkeep of the SLT building as well as provided the administration role of selling tickets and supporting the box office, marketing the plays and securing sponsorships and donations for SLT. This freed up the SLT volunteers to run the artistic/performance side of the organization – the selection of plays, auditions and casting, rehearsals, set building and set dressing, costumes and props, sound and lights, and the front of house roles. The SLT Coordinator will be an employee of Lighthouse Festival.
As a workplace, Lighthouse Festival strives to cultivate a culture of creativity, honesty, and community leadership. A long-standing charitable organization, Lighthouse operates as a tight knit team of talented individuals committed to the theatre’s success.
This is your chance to be part of the action!
This is a 20 hours per week (on average) part time position.
Hourly wage from $27 to $28/hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Key Job Duties
- Work with the SLT volunteer leadership committee on season planning, scheduling and volunteer support.
- Work with volunteer directors and stage managers on rehearsal schedules, show expenses and performance programs for shows.
- Operate box office including selling tickets, exchanges and patron customer support and subscriptions renewal
- Recruit, train and schedule volunteers for front of house duties
- Work with Lighthouse staff to schedule specific part time staff for events
- Manage cash and deposits for box office, bar and 50/50 raffles
- Promote plays and events via word of mouth, presentations to groups and clubs (and other grassroots communications), e-newsletters, social media, and website
- Work with Lighthouse staff to create promotion print and digital items (including program)
- Establish and nurture relationships with local businesses and donors to sponsor SLT
- Lead all special events taking place at SLT (eg opening nights, volunteer appreciation)
- Primary contact for all rental events taking place at SLT. Work at actively growing rentals.
- Identify opportunities to increase revenue.
- Manage inventory of technical equipment and re-set light and sound boards between shows
- General maintenance and custodial tasks
- Keep emergency procedures up to date
Education, Experience and Skills/Knowledge
Education: Practical and technical knowledge of field of work. Postsecondary degree or diploma preferred. Any formal qualifications in the following would be beneficial: Theatre, Volunteer Management, Business Development.
Experience: Minimum of one year working with and managing volunteers. An equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered.
Desired skills:
- Strong interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work effectively with
- other staff, volunteers and customers.
- Proven experience in revenue generation and development.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrates technical proficiency.
- Emotional maturity, flexibility and cooperative.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Create clear written documents in English.
Benefits and Working Conditions
- 20 hour work week on average with flexibility
- Complimentary theatre tickets and access to special events
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience
Interested applicants can apply by sending a Cover Letter and Resume to:
Posted September 30, 2024. Posting close date: Oct 16, 2024. Anticipated Start Date: October 28, 2024.