INTERIM DRAMA SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Young People's Theatre
View Website- Position Type: Contract
- Posted Date: Posted 16 hours ago
- Closing Date: July 20, 2026
- Location: Toronto
- Salary: $820 weekly
Company Overview
Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is Canada’s largest and oldest professional theatre for young audiences. Founded in 1966, the company produces and presents a full season of theatre alongside year-round arts education programming. YPT has developed and staged many of the most important plays that form the canon of work for youth in Canada. The enriched educational experiences of YPT’s Learning Department, including the renowned YPT Drama School founded in 1969, provide young people with opportunities to
develop their whole being. Located in Toronto’s St. Lawrence District, YPT encompasses two state-of-the-art facilities: the modern YPT 161 Studios and the historic theatre at 165 Front St. East, which houses the 433-seat Ada Slaight Stage and a 115-seat Studio. United in vision, this creative hub forms Canada’s premier theatre complex for young people. Here, they can explore who they are, imagine better worlds, and rehearse living together with hope.
The family-friendly employee culture at YPT encourages ingenuity, teamwork, and an atmosphere of learning. In fact, learning is at the center of everything we do.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supporting the planning, development and execution of all Drama School programming.
- Assisting with the administration of all Drama School programs including maintaining and updating databases including student registrations, account information, statistics and record keeping.
- Maintaining positive communications and fostering relationships with external stakeholders including Drama School families, Drama School educators and YPT staff.
- Administering the Drama School volunteer program, including onboarding and scheduling new & returning volunteer Teaching Assistants.
- Assessing marketing needs and timelines, and coordinating marketing materials with the Marketing department.
- Acting as an onsite representative at all Drama School locations across Toronto.
- Facilitating or assisting in classes as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Minimum two years related experience in an arts education or an education setting.
- Experience teaching and working with children an asset.
- Administrative experience, especially in an educational setting, an asset.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent computer literacy (particularly Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Weekend work required.
- Able to perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Compensation & Benefits:
This nine-month, term position has a weekly salary of $820.00 and offers health benefits (after a qualifying period), with pro-rated vacation days.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Young People’s Theatre is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly support and value diversity and fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment, which includes accommodation. Applications from all qualified and eligible candidates are welcome, and people with disabilities and individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. If you have any communication-related access needs, please notify us in your application.
Application Process
In accordance with YPT’s policy, as a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to pass a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Check.
Interested candidates should email resume with cover letters (one file) to: search@youngpeoplestheatre.org
Please quote “DS Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.
YPT thanks all applicants but will only contact those selected for an interview.
- Position Type: Contract
- Posted Date: Posted 16 hours ago
- Closing Date: July 20, 2026
- Location: Toronto
- Salary: $820 weekly