August - October, 2025

The Coal Mine Theatre is seeking an experienced Technical Director for the first production of their 25.26 Season, Waiting for Godot. In conjunction with the Director of Production, the Technical Director is responsible for the planning and execution of all technical aspects of the production, ensuring smooth and safe operations.

DATES:

- LOAD IN: Aug 11, 2025

- FIRST REHEARSAL: Aug 18, 2025

- TECH WEEK STARTS: Sep 8, 2025

- FIRST PREVIEW: Sep 14, 2025

- OPENING: Sep 18, 2025

- STRIKE: Oct 20, 2025

DUTIES:

- Active in the installation, in conjunction with the hired support technical crew, of the production from load-in to opening night, as well as in strike and load out. 

- In conjunction with the Director of Production, supervise all set installations/strikes, lighting hangs and focuses, video installation, sound system installation, and other casual crew calls as required by the production schedule.

- Be available for consultations during all technical rehearsals.

- Assist in the feasibility analysis undertaken for all designs presented for the production.

- Oversee and implement all technical requirements and special effects for the production.

- Advise on special crewing requirements for given effects to operate or install.

- Responsible for safe and proper use of all theatre facilities and equipment in accordance with safety standards and legal regulations. 

- In conjunction with Director of Production, advance all technical needs for performances, including preparing shop drawings, assisting with costing, preparing install drafting, and sourcing equipment.

- In conjunction with Director of Production, manage the technical expenses, hiring of crew and other casual labourers in conjunction with department heads and/or designers. Ensure all hired crew have the necessary training to complete the call.

- In conjunction with Front of House, ensure safety of patrons, performers, and theatre equipment pre-event, post-event, including load-in and load out, and emergency management procedures.

- Abiding by provincial health and safety standards, fire code & evacuation measures, and communicating protocols to the company.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a part-time, on-site, single-production contract, with work taking place at The Coal Mine Theatre, 2076 Danforth Ave. Hours will be irregular and will require flexibility. 

COMPENSATION: $5,000 fee 

TO APPLY: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to Coal Mine’s Director of Production, Bryan Kling, at bryan@coalminetheatre.com. Please use the subject heading: TD WFG APPLICATION.

Employment Type: Contract Part time with possibility of future growth.

Expected Hours: approx 3 days a week or 100 hours per month. Hours will fluctuate based on key timing throughout the season.

Salary: $2200.00 to $2600.00 per month based at an hourly rate of $22 to $26 per hour and on experience and skill sets the applicant may possess.

Location: 2076 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario

Start Date: October 1, 2025

Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

ABOUT THE COAL MINE THEATRE:
Since its founding in 2015 by Ted Dykstra and Diana Bentley, The Coal Mine Theatre has

quickly become one of the most talked-about and critically acclaimed theatres in Toronto. For ten seasons, now in its new theatre at Woodbine and Danforth, the Coal Mine has presented challenging, stimulating, and award-winning scripts from Canada and around the world, while still remaining a young, feisty independent company. Its productions routinely feature a thrilling combination of well-known and up-and-coming theatre artists, whose outstanding work regularly results in sold-out shows and extended runs.

As Coal Mine enters its second decade of creating critically acclaimed, high quality productions,we have our eye on the next decade and the growth that will inevitably happen alongside continued success. This will be a challenge and of course a boon.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Coal Mine Theatre is seeking a motivated, self-starting marketing specialist with a passion for theatre, content creation, marketing and audience outreach. This is a seasonal part-time contract position with flexible work hours and potential future growth commensurate with the growth of the company. The Marketing Manager will report to the General Manager and work closely with the Artistic Director of the company, providing crucial support to developing and improving the company's branding and online visibility through social media, audience newsletters and the company’s website.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

SOCIAL MEDIA
○ Daily management of all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.).
○ Posting, reposting, replying to DMs, monitoring likes and follows.
○ Daily updating of Instagram stories.
○ Updating Instagram with posts at least 3 times a week, (more in the lead up to season launch and production openings.)
○ Create and manage ads for IG and FB.
○ Content creation and/or outsourcing content creation to create assets for social media including posts, GIFS and Reels.
○ Work with the Artistic Director and General Manager to create a social media content schedule. Typically, on a week-to-week basis
○ Overseeing budgets for social media content creation, ads and graphic designs.

WEBSITE
○ Oversee company website.
○ Liase with Web Designer to coordinate weekly updates of the website, ensuring content and information is up-to-date, punchy and relevant.
○ Critical assessment of the current website design, layout and copy with an aim towards improving clarity and a more streamlined and impactful customer browsing experience.
○ Order content creation and creative content of the website on a bi-weekly basis including review banners, reorganization of Homepage and creative layout.
○ Website placements, looks and search engine optimization to increase the company profile of Coal Mine.

MANAGEMENT / CREATION
○ Creative Direction on ALL Coal Mine assets. The Marketing Director oversees photo shoots, videography, reels and interviews. They are the source of the creative direction and oversee as well as organize all in house content creation. This includes Season Shoot, rehearsal shoots, interviews, reels and any other creative content.
○ Liaise as required with graphic designers, photographers, videographers, the Artistic Director and relevant artists to create and capture content for social media use. ○ Work with the Artistic Director to conceptualize and execute photoshoots for yearly season launch and the company’s four main productions of the season.
○ Coordinate the capture on site content at the theatre as required.
○ Connect with actors and production crew as required to create content to promote shows. This includes interviews, behind the scenes, takeovers etc.
○ Maintain an organized and up-to-date catalog of visual assets in the company’s Google Drive.

COMPANY NEWSLETTER (Mailchimp) ○ Manage Mailchimp newsletters - copywriting, editing and liaising with Graphic Designer on design. ○ Coordinate approvals from the Artistic Director and executing deployment of newsletter release. ○ Plan and execute a detailed monthly content/deployment schedule for newsletters.

COMPANY COMMUNICATION
○ Infuse personal creativity into the messaging and content of the company. This includes brainstorming ideas, collaborating with the Artistic Director and staying “in touch” with current trends in the industry.
○ Connect with the company’s external Public Realations rep when required.
○ Availability to work flexible hours and produce content on a quick turnaround at key moments as identified in the season planning.
○ Bi-weekly check-in meetings with the General Manager and the Artistic Director.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong language skills and copywriting experience.

• At least 2 years experience working in marketing, PR or social media management.

• Proficiency with Canva, Photoshop, Mailchimp. Can create GIFs

• Experience liaising with graphic designers to create targeted content and marketing materials.

• Experience organizing and sharing files through Google Drive.

• Experience managing websites - basic proficiency with Squarespace is an asset.

• Strong sense of visual aesthetics.

• Experience with marketing for the theatre is a significant asset.

• Experience with data analytics is an asset

• Experience with excel and managing budgets

• Experience with meta and ad buying/ ad management and data collection

APPLICATION
To apply, please email your detailed resume and a cover letter in PDF form to Gerry Egan at submissions@coalminetheatre.comno later than Monday, September 1, 2025 at 5:00pm. Please refer to “Marketing Manager” in the subject line. Interviews will start in the first week of September, 2025. The Coal Mine Theatre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Coal Mine Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation during the hiring process, please email us confidentially at gerry@coalminetheatre.com