Job Posting: Front of House Staff

December 12, 2023

Job Posting

We're Hiring: Front of House Staff

Application Deadline: Thursday, February 1

Basic Information:

The Music Gallery has been at the centre of experimental music and community-building in Toronto for nearly 50 years. We program a variety of concerts, festivals, workshops, and residencies each season, and welcome thousands of participants. There are community members who have been with the Music Gallery from the beginning, and new audiences join every year. 

As a front of house staff you would be a vital member of the Music Gallery event team, welcoming and orienting audiences as they arrive. Front of house helps to create a positive and safe environment during Music Gallery events, making it possible for folks to gather and share in each artistic experience. 

During an event you would either manage the box office (which includes ticket sales, artist merchandise, and memberships) or the bar (serving snacks and drinks). All front of house staff receive training in order to alternate between these two roles. 

As the ideal front of house candidate, you are a lover of diverse approaches to experimental music and its various communities. You value a flexible schedule and enjoy working with a diverse range of people.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Skills and qualities:

Accessibility statement:

Non-discrimination Statement:

Music Gallery does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Music Gallery is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

How to Apply

Please send your resume/CV and Cover Letter as a single PDF to:

Matthew Fava
Executive Director, The Music Gallery
matthew@musicgallery.org

Subject Line: Front of House Application

Deadline: Thursday, February 1

Please note that incomplete submissions will not be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax, mail, courier or hand-delivery. No phone calls please. 

The Music Gallery would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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