Jobs at OIAF
Current Opportunities
The OIAF is currently hiring short-term contract roles to assist the OIAF team during Festival Week!
OIAF Arts Court Theatre Venue Manager
OIAF Driver and “Wrecking Crew” Supervisor
OIAF Arts Court Theatre Venue Manager
Paid hourly: September 21 – 24
Wage: $18.60/hour
Location: Arts Court (2 Daly Ave. Ottawa)
- This role cannot be done remotely
Summary:
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the leading events of its kind in the world. It’s an annual five-day event with a total attendance of 28,000 attracting artists, producers, students and animation fans from around the world.
The OIAF Arts Court Theatre Venue Manager manages the box office and volunteers at the Arts Court Theatre during the Festival. This role will be the cashier for each screening/event in the venue, as well as supervise the volunteers who scan tickets and passes. This role requires long shifts during which the Venue Manager can be seated most of the time, with busy and slow periods.
Job requirements:
- Cashier, POS, cash handling experience
- Customer service experience; effective communication and professional demeanour even in stressful situations
- Ability to keep to a schedule, keep track of information, and supervise volunteers
Would be an asset:
- French language oral communication
- Experience with Eventive, or other ticketing platforms
- Experience working at a festival or other large-scale event
- Ability to troubleshoot on Mac, Windows, and iOS operating systems
Schedule:
- September 21, 2023 8:30am – 10:00pm
- September 22, 2023 8:30am – 10:00pm
- September 23, 2023 8:30am – 2:00pm
- September 24, 2023 9:00am – 4:00pm
Compensation: $18.60/hour
- Training will be provided on the job
- Meals are provided during Festival week
To apply:
Complete this form. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
OIAF Driver and “Wrecking Crew” Supervisor
Start date: September 18, 2023
Completion date: September 25, 2023
Location: Downtown Ottawa
$200/day
The OIAF needs an organized individual with leadership skills to drive our U-haul truck and coordinate our “Wrecking Crew”. You’ll work with OIAF staff and a volunteer team to handle set-ups and tear-downs, deliveries. You need to be able to do some heavy lifting. Hours will vary. Meals are provided during the Festival.
Job requirements:
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience driving large trucks on city streets
- Capability to lift heavy objects like furniture
- Good communication and team leadership skills
To apply:
Complete this form. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.