Event Staff

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Don Wright Faculty of Music offers our students an extraordinary music education at one of Canada’s most prestigious and picturesque university campuses. Nationally recognized scholars, composers, administrators, teachers and performers – leaders in Canadian music – engage students in a learning environment equalled by very few institutions.
For more information, please visit https://music.uwo.ca/

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
Event staff is responsible for assisting with the coordination of all logistics associated with the theatre and event productions.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, ushering, box office support, stage management and technical operations (lighting and sound). The incumbent may be required to attend production meetings in relation to specific events. The incumbent will assist with any required pre-event set up and event closing, and fulfill all required tasks as assigned by their supervisors. They will also complete any required training, and conduct tasks in accordance with this training.

Education:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Experience:

• Candidates with a background in theatre and or previous Usher or customer service experience preferred

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities
• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a team
• Strong verbal communications skills

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.