Job Description: Festival Assistant
Start Date: October 5, 2026
End Date: October 30, 20026
Location: Toronto (in-person work arrangement)
Time Commitment and Remuneration
Approximately 100 hours, broken down as follows:
- October 5 - 9 (approx. 10 hours)
- October 12 - 25 (festival weeks, full time. approx. 80 hours)
- 5-10 hours of wrap up post festival
Fee: Two Thousand Canadian Dollars $2,500 + HST (as applicable). Festival Runner will receive any reimbursements for travel/parking or any out of pocket expenses in alignment with FFDN’s Expense Policy. All seasonal team members will be provided with festival tickets, a festival t-shirt and access to further discounted tickets.
About the Role: Festival Runner
The Festival Runner will be responsible for the transportation and coordination of supplies, hospitality, signage, and other production materials related to the all Festival events. This may include pick-up and delivery of materials, artist liaisons and airport greetings, and supporting both back-of-house and front-of-house set-up and strike. This role will work closely with the Festival Coordinator and Senior Producer to identify general administrative and production needs within the festival.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a point of contact regarding transportation arrangement of production and administrative materials, across all Festival venues;
- Manage merchandise/signage order pick-ups and deliveries;
- Execute pick-ups and deliveries of hospitality as needed;
- Coordinate with Company Managers to greet artists and dance companies upon arrival at hotels/airport;
- Prep and delivery of artist gift bags;
- Support front-of-house set-up and strike as needed;
- Support merchandise sales table as needed;
- Works alongside Festival Coordinator to liaise any Front of House considerations;
- Be available for on site coordination during festival weeks October 15-25;
- Liaise with any artists as applicable or support inquiries from Company Managers or Festival team;
Desired Experience/Skills:
- Work experience and interest in events, festival environment, administration, talent coordination, are an asset Leadership experience in events management/performing arts
- Class G Ontario driver’s license, with access to a vehicle
- Very well organized and detail oriented, with ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude and adaptable personality - ability to problem solve, embrace flexibility and versatility, while working in a high-paced, evolving environment
- Knowledge of the Toronto downtown core is an asset
About FFDN
Fall for Dance North Festival invites Toronto to fall in love with dance through our annual international festival that makes extraordinary performances affordable. We connect the people of Toronto with the artists who move our city, and these artists share the festival stage with exceptional dancers and choreographers from around the world.
The 12th annual festival will be presented October 15-25, 2026 https://www.ffdnorth.com/
How to Apply
Please send your CV/resume (PDF format only) to: hr@ffdnorth.com. Subject line: Festival Assistant 2026.
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