JOB POSTING: Special Events Coordinator

Deadline to Apply: May 11 Interviews Held: May 13 + 14 Anticipated Start Date: May 25 Anticipated Contract Term: May 25 – July 24 (9 weeks)

2b theatre company seeks candidates for a contract position: Special Events Coordinator. The successful candidate will complete an 9-week contract designing and executing a new summer fundraiser for 2b, with guidance from 2b’s Director of Management and Communications Teams. Tasks include planning and devising the new community event, coordinating local volunteers and sponsors, liaising with 2b’s board of directors (who support the event planning process), writing sponsorship applications, press releases, collaborating on social media posts and other promotional materials, and general administrative tasks. The Special Events Coordinator will also be responsible for creating dialogue with new sponsors. This job offers career-related relationships and experience to an emerging professional pursuing a future in Arts Administration or Management. HOURS: 30 hours/week, 9 weeks PAY: $20/hour

2b believes that the theatre is a place where people seek to better understand relationships with one another, in pursuit of a better, more compassionate co-existence. In order to achieve our vision, we must first acknowledge the historic exclusion and appropriation of many voices and experiences in contemporary theatre. We are committed to the work of creating spaces that support and sustain all creative voices. Centering Black, Indigenous, and racialized individuals, individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with disabilities is essential to the work we are doing. We welcome applications from all candidates. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the job posting qualifications, and who identify as Black, Indigenous, or otherwise racialized community, applicants from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and applicants with disabilities.

Responsibilities: In collaboration with and support from staff (Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, General Manager, Admin + Communications Coordinator, and Development Manager), the Special Events Coordinator will manage a wide range of tasks related to planning and executing 2b’s new summer fundraising event. Including:

Lead the planning and execution of the fundraising event

Coordinate with local volunteers and sponsors

Support writing sponsorship applications

Support writing press releases

Collaborate on social media posts and other promotional materials

Create dialogue with new sponsors

Liaise as needed with 2b’s board of directors (who support the event planning process)

General administrative tasks

Qualifications / Required Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate will: -Have detail oriented skills and and a passion for organization -Work well under pressure and within the event’s deadlines -Have proficiency with organizational tools in G-Suite; Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets -Have proficiency with maintaining and organizing information in a database (Keela) -Be self-motivated and have confidence to work independently -Be able to coordinate and lead a team of volunteers; be a strong team player -Have good time management skills, and the ability to multitask and to prioritize tasks -Have the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems -Have clean record-keeping and reporting skills -Have reliable transportation to and from the building at 6086 Quinpool Road -Have some knowledge of non-profit organizations and/or the arts community in Kjipuktuk/Halifax

Eligibility Requirements: As this position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria -Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment -Be a Canadian citizen -Be legally entitled to work in Canada (which means you must have a valid Social Insurance Number). APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight on May 11, 2026 Interviews for successful applicants will be conducted from May 13-14 The anticipated start date of the position is Monday, May 25 To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume to applications@2btheatre.com with the subject line “SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR [YOUR NAME]”. Please also feel free to email any questions to applications@2btheatre.com. For more information about 2b, visit 2btheatre.com