Program Assistant (McGill Camerata)

Job summary

The Program Assistant will support the administration and coordination of the McGill Camerata, including planning rehearsals and performances. Responsibilities also include managing social media, designing publicity materials, and providing on-site logistical support for events.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Hiring Unit: Ensembles and Conducting Area (Jean-Sébastien Vallée) Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Program Assistant will support the overall administration and coordination of the McGill Camerata. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with the planning and execution of the McGill Camerata, a community engagement project part of the Choral Academy. Coordinating logistics for program components, including rehearsals and performances, for the McGill Camerata. Supporting communication efforts such as managing social media accounts, designing posters, drafting publicity materials, and updating web content for the McGill Camerata. Supporting on-site logistics and providing hands-on assistance during choral events related to the McGill Camerata. Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in social media management and digital communication tools. Attention to detail in preparing, proofreading, and compiling program and event materials. Strong interpersonal skills for coordinating with guest artists, faculty, students, and community members. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also taking initiative independently. Flexibility and problem-solving skills to support on-site logistics and respond to event-day needs. Interest in or knowledge of choral music, performing arts, or arts administration Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here. Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $20.00 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 10 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2026-09-25 Position End Date: 2027-04-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-24 This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement. McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

The Program Assistant will support the administration and coordination of the McGill Camerata, including planning rehearsals and performances. Responsibilities also include managing social media, designing publicity materials, and providing on-site logistical support for events.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills are required, along with an interest in choral music or performing arts.

Listed skills

• Arts administration · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Organizational skills
• Social media management
• Digital communication
• Event coordination
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Proofreading
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Arts administration
• Choral music knowledge
• Poster Design
• Employment Equity
• Digital Communications
• Choral Music
• Arts Administration
• Planning
• Social Media Management
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Disabilities
• English Language
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Proactivity
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Writing
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Administrative
• Education
• Creative & Media
• Program Assistant
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary