OUTREACH ASSISTANT
Contract/ P/T at $27/hr for 10hrs/week

Working closely with the Associate and Artistic Producers, the Outreach Assistant will help with admin tasks associated with promoting, accepting and managing tour bookings with presenters (principally schools and community groups). Proficient use of phone, email, and google workspace apps (docs, sheets, drive) is required of the candidate, as well as clear and personable ways of communicating important information. Part-time schedule is somewhat negotiable based on the candidates and Producers availability. Can start as early as January 26, 2026.

Read full qualifications/job descriptions here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JU6rPale4IFiCd2ZnHSQ3gR1z9zK0qLE/view?usp=drive_link

Read our Code of Conduct here: https://respectfulartsworkplaces.ca/sites/default/files/2019-06/Code%20of%20Conduct%20LPA%20legal.pdf

Please note Story Theatre has zero tolerance for bullying, harassment of any kind, anti-Blackness, anti-Indigeneity, anti-Palestinian racism, colourism, homophobia, transphobia, gendered discrimination, gender-based violence, and any form of oppressive behaviour.

In addition to qualifications, all successful applicants at Story Theatre will demonstrate:
- Strong commitment and experience with anti-oppression, anti-discrimination, and decolonial practice
- Professionalism and commitment to our Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of professional theatre settings
- Accountability to team members
- Ability to work independently and in group settings
- Ability to meet important deadlines
- Interest in history, historical interpretation, Black History, and Mifflin Gibbs life, is considered an asset

Please submit resume or video application (max 5 mins) by Jan 21, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

About the Project
Story Theatre in partnership with BC Black History Awareness Society are proud to announce our second collaboration: Living Histories: Mifflin Wistar Gibbs. 2025/2026 marks the pilot of this new touring project, set to tour schools, museums, community centres, libraries and more beginning April 2026.

A project 8 years in the making, Living Histories will be directed and co-created by award-winning Adonis Critter King (JAYMAC Outstanding Production: Dreamweavers, 21 Black Futures CBC, Witness Legacy Award: Monica vs. The Internet) with research consultation with Santiago Dominguez Cortes & Fran Morrison, and historical interpretation training led by Living Histories Program Artistic Director and previous Parliamentary Player, Monica Ogden.

Story Theatre welcomes submissions from community members who are disabled, Racialized, Queer, Trans, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, Gender Expansive, cisgender, newcomers immigrating to so called Canada, English language learners, multiply marginalized, and all body types. All experience levels are encouraged to apply. We believe everyone has a story, and everyone belongs in theatre. Questions or accessibility support are welcomed by emailing [email protected]