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Job Title: KidsFringe Manager
Anticipated Start Date: May 4, 2026650
Compensation: $21-22.50/hour for up to 650 contract hours, to be scheduled in collaboration with the successful candidate, reaching 40 hours per week June through August.
Reports to: Murray Utas, Artistic Director with support from Alyson Dicey, KidsFringe Director (pre-Festival).

Overview:

KidsFringe is a project developed by Fringe Theatre to serve the needs of children and their families during the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. KidsFringe is a secure and friendly environment in which children (ages 0-12) and their guardians can watch free professional performances, listen to stories, join parades and games, and get engaged in arts and crafts activities, all free of charge.

The KidsFringe Manager is responsible for the organization and operation of KidsFringe during the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. This position reports to the Artistic Director and will be guided by the KidsFringe Director through mentorship and pre-Festival planning. The KidsFringe Manager will work with the Festival Production Department in the execution and management of the KidsFringe site. The KidsFringe Manager will also supervise the KidsFringe team, which can include up to four support positions as well as Volunteers.

Duties include (but not limited to) the following:

• Coordinate and manage child-friendly entertainment for KidsFringe which has been booked by the KidsFringe Director.
• Adhere to the KidsFringe budget as set by the Artistic Director and KidsFringe Director.
• Submit a KidsFringe event schedule and pertinent information by the required deadline for the Festival Program Guide and online materials.
• Hire, train, schedule, and manage all personnel working at KidsFringe, ensuring a safe working environment, delegating tasks, and overseeing all projects.
• Support the Volunteer Department in recruitment, training, and on-site facilitation of Festival Volunteers working at KidsFringe.
• Work with all relevant departments in the implementation of KidsFringe programming, including site set up and take down.
• Work outdoors in a range of weather conditions (August in Edmonton) while ensuring safety for all Patrons, Staff, and Volunteers.
• Manage all KidsFringe inventory and ordering supplies.
• Create and implement child-friendly activities as part of KidsFringe programming.
• Build, coordinate, and manage strong relationships with all KidsFringe partners, including Artists, Sponsors, community partners, and Festival contractors, ensuring a welcoming and positive experience for everyone involved.
• Coordinate the booking of daycares and day camps into the KidsFringe schedule.
• Confidently solve problems with the team, de-escalate challenging situations, and provide radical hospitality to all guests.
• Submit a final written report to the Artistic Director regarding KidsFringe operations upon completion of the Festival.

Qualifications

• This position requires some lifting, loading, and unloading of event supplies and equipment;
• A valid class 5 license is considered an asset;
• Access to reliable transportation is considered an asset;
• Standard First Aid certification is considered an asset; and
• Candidate will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check including a Police Information Check.

The ideal candidate has training and at least a few years’ experience in education and/or child & family programming. If you have the drive but not the years’ experience, still throw your hat in the ring. We want to work with someone passionate who wants to learn.

To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to work@fringetheatre.ca by 11:59 PM on Monday March 23, 2026 with “KidsFringe Manager” in the subject line. We thank everyone who applies, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Fringe?

Fringe Theatre is the meeting place for bold ideas and big artistic risk. We are a collaborative, playful, hard-working team that champions radical hospitality, creativity, and community care. Representation matters – across our stages, spaces, Staff, programs, and Volunteer teams – and we are committed to building an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible arts ecosystem.

We honour the full humanity of our staff. We work hard, we laugh often, we support each other, and we hold space for the big, beautiful lives we lead beyond our walls.

Employees uphold and champion Fringe’s Safer Spaces and Anti-Racism programs and abide by our Code of Conduct.

Position type: Festival contract
Compensation: $18/hr
Start date: August 5, 2026
End date: August 27, 2026
Reports to: Security Coordinator – Festival
Candidates must have a valid, up-to-date Social Services Investigations Act (SSIA) license 

Overview:
Help us make everyone’s Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival experience awesome! As Festival Security, you will: 

• Uphold our mission that fringing is for everyone; 

• Ensure the health and safety of all Fringers; 

• Provide radical hospitality to all Fringers by building a welcoming, supportive, and accepting rapport with all festival-goers, Volunteers, Artists, Staff, and Community Members; 

• Calmly, verbally deescalate potentially tense or hostile situations; 

• Calmly and professionally respond to any potential emergency situations; 

• Monitor all Festival licensed areas in compliance with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC); 

• Conduct foot patrols of the Festival Site and assess control of restricted or fenced areas; 

• Use professional radio protocol and communication; 

• Produce detailed reports for any incidents that occur; 

• Work collaboratively with our awesome Operations, Community Care, and First Aid Teams; 

• Work collaboratively with emergency personnel (Police, Fire, Medical); and 

• Conduct any other duties appointed by the Security Coordinators. 

This position reports to the Security Coordinator. The successful candidates for this position will be individuals who are collaborative, caring, flexible, and ready to work hard and have fun! 

Is it you we’re looking for?
You’re a team player, a quick thinker, and a calm presence. You value the care of people above all else. You enjoy live events and are ready to help make Fringe awesome for Patrons, Volunteers, Artists, and Community Members. You have experience in security, customer service, or live events. You are an expert at calmly de-escalating potentially tense situations and do so calmly and considerately. You welcome everyone exactly as they are and understand the value of creating a safer space where creativity and community thrive. You enjoy working in a busy, collaborative environment and are comfortable managing large crowds. A passion for fringing, live theatre, and community building is an asset! 

Job requirements (note: you must have the following to be considered for this position): 

• Valid and up-to-date SSIA license; 

• Valid and up-to-date AGLC ProServe certification; 

• Exceptional customer service skills; 

• Experience working in personable environments; and 

• Experience working in licensed environments where alcohol is served. 

Preferred consideration will be given to candidates who have: 

• First Aid level AED & CPR Level C; 

• Valid and up to date AGLC SellSafe Cannabis certification; 

• De-escalation training and experience; 

• Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT); 

• Long-term experience in security and customer service; 

• Experience working with Community Members; and 

• An awareness of and respect for Indigenous culture. 

To apply, send us your: 

Cover Letter – Tell us why you want to join our team and why you’d be a good fit.
Resume – Share your past experiences with us. 

Please email your cover letter and resume to work@fringetheatre.ca. We thank everyone who applies, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

This job is a variable hour contract position from August 5, 2026 to August 27, 2026 with the majority of work hours during the Festival period (August 13 – August 23). Evening and weekend work is required. We are happy to discuss and adapt to any potential workplace barriers. 

Position type: Festival contract
Compensation: $17-18/hr
Start date: August 12, 2026
End date: August 24, 2026
Reports to: Security Coordinator – Festival
Candidates must have a valid, ProServe and ProTect certifications 

Overview:
Help us make everyone’s Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival experience awesome! As Festival Security, you will: 

• Uphold our mission that fringing is for everyone; 

• Ensure the health and safety of all Fringers; 

• Provide radical hospitality to all Fringers by building a welcoming, supportive, and accepting rapport with all Festival-goers, Volunteers, Artists, Staff, and Community Members; 

• Calmly, verbally deescalate potentially tense or hostile situations; 

• Calmly and professionally respond to any potential emergency situations; 

• Monitor all Festival licensed areas in compliance with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, Cannabis (AGLC); 

• Use professional radio protocol and communication; 

• Produce detailed reports for any incidents that occur; 

• Work collaboratively with our awesome Operations, Community Care, and First Aid Teams; 

• Work collaboratively with emergency personnel (Police, Fire, Medical); and 

• Conduct any other duties appointed by the Security Coordinators. 

This position reports to the Security Coordinator. The successful candidates for this position will be collaborative, caring, flexible, and ready to work hard and have fun! 

Is it you we’re looking for?
You’re a team player, a quick thinker, and a calm presence. You value the care of people above all else. You enjoy live events and are ready to help make Fringe awesome for Patrons, Volunteers, Artists, and Community Members. You have experience in security, customer service, or live events. You are an expert at calmly de-escalating potentially tense situations and do so calmly and considerately. You welcome everyone exactly as they are and understand the value of creating  Safer Spaces where creativity and community thrive. You enjoy working in a busy, collaborative environment and are comfortable managing large crowds. A passion for fringing, live theatre, and community building is an asset! 

Job requirements (note: you must have the following to be considered for this position): 

• Valid and up to date AGLC and ProServe and ProTect certifications; 

• Exceptional customer service skills; 

• Experience working in personable environments and 

• Experience working in licensed environments where alcohol is served. 

Preferred consideration will be given to candidates who have: 

• First Aid level AED & CPR Level C; 

• Valid and up to date AGLC SellSafe Cannabis certification; 

• De-escalation training and experience; 

• Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT); 

• Long-term experience in security and customer service; 

• Experience working with Community Members; and 

• An awareness of and respect for Indigenous culture. 

To apply, send us your: 

Cover Letter – Tell us why you want to join our team and why you’d be a good fit.
Resume – Share your past experiences with us. 

Please email your cover letter and resume to work@fringetheatre.ca. We thank everyone who applies, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

This job is a variable hour contract position from August 12, 2026 to August 24, 2026 with the majority of work hours during the Festival period (August 13 – August 23). Evening and weekend work is required. We are happy to discuss and adapt to any potential workplace barriers.