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• Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 Promotion de l’opéra auprès du grand public, jeune et adulte, et soutien aux jeunes artistes lyriques. Promotion of opera to the general public, young and adult, and support to young singers.

Assistant to the production for the 32nd Gala of the Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques

Offer number: 01676

• Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 Promotion de l’opéra auprès du grand public, jeune et adulte, et soutien aux jeunes artistes lyriques. Promotion of opera to the general public, young and adult, and support to young singers.

Activity sector(s)

• Arts and Culture

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Type(s) of activity Administrative tasks and front-desk Event support

District Remote volunteering

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The Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 aims to promote classical music and dance to the general public and to support musicians and opera artists. Its main mission is to increase appreciation and awareness of opera among the general public, both young and old, to encourage and promote emerging artists from here and abroad, to foster international exchanges between artists, and to support young singers who wish to embark on an international career. 
Created in 1994, Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques is a professional integration program for young opera singers seeking an international career. Since its inception, the program has supported and launched the careers of hundreds of artists, many of whom now sing on the world’s greatest opera stages.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Vice-President of the Board of Directors and in collaboration with the volunteer team, the Production Assistant actively supports the production and logistics of the artistic projects of Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20, particularly the international opera program Les Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques. They play a central role in the development of activities, welcoming and engaging stakeholders (artists, audiences, partners), as well as supporting internal and external communications, thereby contributing to the success of events and the organization’s artistic visibility.

They will notably participate in the organization of the 19th Rencontres lyriques internationales de Montréal and the 32nd Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques Gala, taking place next October.

POSSIBLE TASKS

Depending on their skills, experience, and availability, the Production Assistant may be responsible for the following tasks:

Production Support and Coordination of Artistic Activities

• Participate in the planning of activities and the implementation of projects according to established plans and priorities;
• Assist with logistics management;
• Contribute to the preparation and follow-up of agreements with service providers;
• Participate in the management of participant registrations;
• Assist with coordinating transportation, accommodation, and meetings with guest directors from Canada and abroad;
• Manage certain correspondence with artists, opera company directors, and other representatives of the international opera community (general program questions, audition schedules, international committee meetings, etc.) in accordance with established guidelines and policies;
• Participate in fundraising activities.

Support for the Development of Marketing and Philanthropic Communication Tools

• Participate in fundraising initiatives;
• Assist with follow-ups with partners and donors and help highlight their contributions.

Communication, Promotion, and Outreach

• Collaborate on the writing, editing, and/or updating of communication materials;
• Participate in the production and distribution of promotional materials;
• Assist in coordinating the promotion of the organization’s activities across various channels (website, social media, newsletters, posters, media, etc.) in alignment with the brand strategy;
• Support communication coordination with artists, partners, institutions, and the general public.

Finance and Administration Support

• Assist in creating, developing, and updating administrative tools related to activities;
• Support volunteer recruitment and team coordination as needed.

Guest Services and Representation

• Participate in event logistics and ensure smooth operations on-site;
• Welcome guests and participants.

Perform any other related duties as required according to the organization’s needs.

 

REQUIRED PROFILE

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Training or experience in event production, coordination, communications, or a related field;
• Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, good judgment, autonomy, and initiative;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong work ethic;
• Ability to anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and respond effectively;
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure with tight deadlines;
• Strong diplomacy skills, discretion, excellent interpersonal abilities, and strong communication skills;
• Excellent knowledge of office and digital tools (Google Workspace, Word, Excel);
• Knowledge of or interest in performing arts, classical music, and opera;
• Access to a personal computer with Microsoft Office Suite.

Assets

• Knowledge of Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress, social media platforms, or other communication tools;
• Previous work or volunteer experience in a cultural or community organization.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS UNIQUE

• Contribute to the visibility of a recognized cultural organization;
• Participate in artistic projects with local and international reach;
• Develop practical skills in event production, logistics, communications, and cultural marketing;
• Support emerging artists in the fields of opera and classical music.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A rewarding experience within Montreal’s arts and cultural community.
• The opportunity to contribute to major cultural projects.
• A supportive and stimulating environment where your work will have a meaningful impact.
• Professional references and recommendation letters available upon request.

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Spoken Language(s) Bilingual FR-EN

Specific Needs

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

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