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Position: Festival Security Staff, up to 15 positions
Position type: Festival contract
Compensation: $18/hr
Start date: August 6, 2025
End date: August 28, 2025
Reports to: Security Coordinator – Festival
Candidates must have a valid, up-to-date Social Services Improvement Agency (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 and 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 “C”;
• 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 6, 2025 to August 28, 2025 with the majority of work hours during the Festival period (August 14 – August 24). Evening and weekend work is required. We are happy to discuss and adapt to any potential workplace barriers.

Position: Festival Security Staff – ASM Events, up to 15 positions
Position type: Festival contract
Compensation: $17/hr
Start date: August 13, 2025
End date: August 25, 2025
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, Canabis(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 “C”;
• 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 13, 2024 to August 25, 2024 with the majority of work hours during the Festival period (August 14 – August 24). Evening and weekend work is required. We are happy to discuss and adapt to any potential workplace barriers.