School Sales Coordinator

Manitoba Theatre for Young People is seeking a dynamic, relationship-oriented individual as a School Sales Coordinator. This full-time position is responsible for all customer service and administration related to sales of MTYP Mainstage School Shows and Tour bookings and regularly contributes to delivery of general box office and Theatre School registration and administrative functions. The position also provides support to marketing and communications, plans initiatives as required, and is the main liaison with MTYP School Drama Outreach Coordinator for workshop bookings specific to clients for Mainstage School Shows and Touring. Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, the School Sales Coordinator maintains a high level of customer service and strong relationships with schools, educators, day cares and other clients of the Mainstage School Shows and Tours.

To be successful in this role, candidates should be outgoing, enjoy communicating with a wide variety of individuals by phone, email, and in person, and work well with moderate levels of supervision.  Those who appreciate opportunities for collaboration with fellow team members and have a high capacity for organization and working within established project deadlines will do well in this role.

Additional required qualifications include:

• Minimum 2 years of proven experience in delivering a superior standard of customer service and/or sales functions.
• Strong communicator and listener with excellent English written and oral communication.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to quickly learn new technology, including specialized databases; experience working with ticketing or fund development software will be considered a strong asset.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities concurrently, with the ability to produce high-quality work on a deadline.

The following would be further assets to bring to this role, but are not required:

• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and analytically and capacity for problem solving.
• Ease with working both independently and in a team environment.
• Conversational French language skills.

This is a full-time, permanent position. The hiring salary for this role is $32,500. The compensation package also includes an opportunity to participate in the MTYP health plan (pending eligibility as determined by the provider), matching RSP program, and 15 days of vacation, accrued annually. Standard hours of work are 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday, however some evening and occasional weekend work may also be required throughout the season.

If you are interested in joining the MTYP team and feel you have the experience, qualities, and skills to work for one of Winnipeg’s key arts organizations, please forward a cover letter that further speaks to why you would make an excellent fit for this opportunity, along with your résumé, by Friday, May 16, 2025 to:

Greg Klassen
Director of Marketing and Communications
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
gklassen@mtyp.ca

We thank everyone for their interest but please be advised that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that résumés will be assessed as they are submitted and as a result, interviews may occur prior to the submission deadline.  All offers of employment with MTYP are contingent on provision of a clear criminal and vulnerable sector check. MTYP welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.