Venue Support Staff - cSPACE Projects (part-time)

Closing Date of Opportunity: 11/17/2021

Name or Organization: cSPACE Projects

Contact Email: juan.hurtado@cspaceprojects.com

Website: http://cspacekingedward.com

Post Content: VENUE SUPPORT STAFF

cSPACE Projects is pleased to invite applications for the position of Venue Support Staff. The
Venue Support Staff role encompasses duties that include facility open and securing, event set
up, event supervision, custodian duties related to the operations of the facility, and basic
troubleshooting of AV systems within a dynamic multi-tenant, multi-use arts facility and event
venue.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organized and customer experience minded individual
who will bring a welcoming disposition to the cSPACE King Edward arts hub, and collaborate
with our team to support our community building ambitions.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
cSPACE Projects is a social-purpose organization, established to develop a portfolio of facilities
to support artists, creative non-profits and entrepreneurs in Calgary. Our mission is to provide
the conditions that diverse communities of creatives need to remain vital, sustainable and
innovative while generating dividends for Calgarians across the city. More broadly, our mission
is to make creative places that connect people and ideas to ignite collaboration and communityled
change.

To achieve this mission, our purpose is:
● To develop inspiring shared spaces that transform the way creative people collaborate.
● To build vibrant communities where art, culture and creativity are expressed powerfully
through place.
● To cultivate successful creative enterprise by magnifying the impact of their ideas.
cSPACE King Edward is our flagship project, a multi-disciplinary arts and community hub in the
community of South Calgary. The 47,000 sq.ft. multi-tenant facility is home to small and
medium-sized non-profit organizations active in the arts and community sectors as tenants,
each with their own staff, members, audiences and constituents. Artists also reside as tenants
within the facility creating in disciplines such as photography, filmmaking, illustration/graphic
design, painting, print-making, jewellery, mixed-media, fashion, costume-making, and sculpture.
A co-working space provides short-term flexible space for members who use shared desks on a monthly and daily basis.

In addition to supporting these varied tenant uses, cSPACE King Edward includes highly
adaptable event, performance, rehearsal, and meeting spaces. A Studio Theatre supports
bookings for theatre, music, cinema and dance presentation or rehearsal and event uses. Public
art in common areas and exhibition spaces throughout the facility and grounds provide spaces
for artistic events to occur while supporting a vibrant place for the community to gather.

Position Type: Part-Time
Location: cSPACE King Edward (1721 29th Ave. SW)

POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organized and customer experience minded individual
who will bring a welcoming disposition to the cSPACE King Edward arts hub, and collaborate
with our team to support our community building ambitions.

Reporting to the Theatre and Facility Manager, the Venue Support Staff (VSS) role is integral to
the success of events and evening/weekend operations at cSPACE King Edward. Venue Support Staff shift lengths will vary depending on the nature of the evening and weekend event schedule. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to on-site client support, event furniture set up/tear down, grounds maintenance, as well as custodian duties of event/public space, washrooms, storage area and kitchen as required. Basic troubleshooting of audio visual gear will be required on occasion.

RENUMERATION
This is a part-time, staff position with an intended start date of December 2021.
Compensation will be $19.20/h our inclusive of general holiday pay in accordance with the
Employment Standards Code of Alberta and is commensurate with experience. Regular hours of work will typically occur during general facility hours of 8am-8pm, Monday to Saturday but may be variable and subject to the demands of our building operations and/or event activity. 10-15 hours a week is anticipated to be typical of this role, with weekly schedule determined based on the needs of cSPACE events.

cSPACE has a vaccination attestation policy. Any successful candidates will be required to sign avaccination attestation stating their status. cSPACE will verify this, but will not archive any
medical information.

TO APPLY
To apply please email, in PDF format only, a current CV with cover letter outlining your
qualifications for the position, along with two professional references to Juan Hurtado, Theatre
and Facility Manager at juan.hurtado@cspaceprojects.com by N ovember 17t h, 2021.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about cSPACE Projects, please visit www.cspaceprojects.com
cSPACE Projects is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We believe in
equality and inclusion and strongly encourage submissions from all qualified individuals
regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and physical ability.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls,
please.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: November 17, 2021.
Please note: Submissions must include all requirements listed above. Incomplete applications
will not be reviewed.

Venue Support Staff, cSPACE King Edward
Position Type: Part-Time
Location : cSPACE King Edward, 1721-29 Avenue SW

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Theatre and Facility Manager, the Venue Support Staff (VSS) role is integral to
the success of events and evening/weekend operations at cSPACE King Edward. Venue Support Staff shift lengths will vary depending on the nature of the evening and weekend event
schedule. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to on-site client support, event
furniture set up/tear down, grounds maintenance, as well as custodian duties of event/public
space, washrooms, storage area and kitchen as required. Basic trouble shooting of audio visual
gear will be required on occasion.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Opens and secures facilities before and after events or general operations
● With direction from Management, the VSS follows event layout instructions (provided
digitally and in-person) to ensure a timely and correct set up and tear down of event
furniture and space configuration
● Assists with event duties such as: rearranging furniture at the client’s request and
performing basic custodian duties of event/public space, washrooms, storage area and
kitchen, including cleaning, clearing and ensuring a tidy event space is left post-event as
required.
● Informs clients, tenants, caterers and vendors of venue policies and procedures
● Ensure garbage is disposed of properly post-event, and that clients, tenants, vendors
and caterers all adhere to the event policies of the facility
● Systematically completes and reviews operational service checklists and reporting any
irregularities to the Theatre and Facility Manager
● Regularly reports to the Theatre and Facility Manager after each event identifying any
incidents, risks and opportunities encountered
● Contact Theatre and Facility Manager in the event of an emergency

QUALIFICATIONS
● A positive and professional personal presentation – client service oriented
● High integrity and ability to inspire trust
● Reliability and punctuality
● Basic computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and stand on feet for extended periods of time
● Time management, office administration and organizational skills
● Basic knowledge of AV systems is an asset
● Current First Aid/AED certification is an asset