We’re hiring for the role of Operations Manager
Application Deadline: November 9
Start Date: November 2025
Salary: $20/hr
Province: Newfoundland & Labrador
Region: St John’s
City: St. John’s
Organization’s Field/Discipline: Music
Job focus: Creative & Administrative
Job Type: Part Time – hours variable throughout the season
Organization Description
The Tuckamore Festival is an internationally acclaimed chamber music festival held over two weeks each August. A major contributor to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador for 25 years, Tuckamore has a two-fold mission: present world-renowned performers rarely heard in this part of North America, and offer a unique mentorship program to around 25 emerging young musicians and composers. The Tuckamore Festival rivals some of the largest festivals in Canada because of the quality of its guest and young artists; its robust outreach activities (both educational and regional); and deeply engaging, innovative programming. In addition to the August festival, Tuckamore offers year-round live and digital programming in schools across the province, enrichment talks, music in unexpected places, and special concerts. Since 2001, the Tuckamore Festival has presented more than 150 outstanding guest artists; mentored more than 450 young musicians and composers representing 10 countries around the globe; travelled to more than two dozen communities for school tours and performances; and produced more than 500 performances and events.
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Operations Manager position is a leadership role with duties related to administration, operations, and fundraising activities of the Tuckamore Festival. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate a strong commitment to the performing arts.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage communications and logistics for the Young Artist Program
- Coordinate festival marketing, social media, and promotions
- Oversee festival guest artist and volunteer logistics
- Assist with production planning and promotion for off-season concerts
- Provide support for annual fundraising initiatives and donor engagement
- Maintain archives and handle general administrative tasks
After hours availability during the two-week festival period for operations oversight is required.
Qualifications
- Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with social media, newsletters, and online ticketing platforms
- Ability to work collaboratively with artists, staff, volunteers, and the public
- Flexible, proactive, and resourceful with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Passion for the performing arts and working in a creative environment
- Experience in event or festival operations, arts administration, or nonprofit management an asset
Additional Info
The Tuckamore Festival is committed to being an inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage and welcome applications that contribute to the further diversification of the Festival including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the Tuckamore Festival; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
To Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to tuckamoremusicfestival@gmail.com with the subject line “Operations Manager Application – [Your Name]”.