Hands-on help for stages, workshops, and roving performances
Program Team Assistants support the festival programming staff by assisting performers, stage teams, and volunteers across the event footprint. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that helps keep the festival running smoothly.
Ideal for:
- Volunteers with strong communication skills who enjoy supporting artists and performers
- Those who are comfortable with physical tasks including lifting, walking and moving equipment as needed
- Volunteers who enjoy working outdoors in a busy festival environment with partial weather coverage
- People comfortable with medium public interation and high physical activity
- Those who are comfortable using a radio or willing to learn (training provided)
- Volunteers happy to work under the direction of the Program Management team and adapt to changing priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to performer requests in coordination with Stage Managers
- Provide support across all stages, workshops, and roving performances
- Report issues or request assistance from Program Team Coordinators
- Use a festival radio to communicate with the Program Team Leader if required
- Be responsive to emergency announcements and safety protocols
- Assist with general programming logistics as directed
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