ROLE: Part time Box Office/Education Assistant
DURATION: June 15, 2026 to August 30, 2026
RATE of PAY: $17.00/hr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Post-secondary Summer Student - Culture Works Canada
HOURS: 10-20 hours per week
LOCATION: Bauer Theatre, 5015 Chapel Square
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications will be reviewed as received. Apply ASAP.
Position Summary
Festival Antigonish is seeking a Part Time Box Office and Education Assistant as part of a dynamic team, enhancing the experience of both patrons and youth program participants. Reporting to the Education Director and Front of House Manager, the successful candidate will assist in the delivery of youth theatre camps, audience outreach initiatives, and day-to-day box office operations.
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide exceptional box-office service, including ticket sales and processing cash and credit/debit card transactions;
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Responding to patron questions and concerns (email, phone, in-person);
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Assisting with outreach initiatives, such as postering and program delivery;
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Serve as a friendly, knowledgeable ambassador for Festival Antigonish and the community as a whole;
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Support education and outreach initiatives that engage seniors, youth, cultural or community partners;
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Supporting the delivery of youth drama camps.
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Qualifications
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Efficient and effective communication (email, phone, in-person),
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Teamwork
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Experience with sales, customer service, cash handling,
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Experience working with youth
Eligibility Requirements:
This opportunity is partially subsidized by Culture Works Canada. To be eligible, the applicant must be:
a post-secondary student enrolled in a recognized Canadian PSE institution (university, college, CEGEP, polytechnic); a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
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About Us
Established in 1987, Festival Antigonish is the largest professional theatre company in northeastern Nova Scotia, serving as a vibrant cultural and economic cornerstone in a predominantly rural setting. Our mission is to inspire understanding and appreciation for theatre through high-quality professional productions that enrich, enhance, and expand our community’s social, cultural, and economic boundaries.
Each summer, we gather seasoned artists from across Canada and emerging talent from Nova Scotia a summer season that includes Main Stage productions, a Young Company Family Stage show, a concert series. This programming features staged readings, artist talks, workshops, and Relaxed Performances, offering mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities for emerging artists while fostering intergenerational collaboration.
Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to
Cassie MacDonald at cassie@festivalantigonish.ca