Pride YMM is a group of community members committed to raising awareness and promoting inclusion of LGBTQ2S+ people in Wood Buffalo. Pride YMM coordinates LGBTQ2S+ affirming events, support programs, advocates for LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, and provides training and resources. Their goal is to unite and empower gender diverse people and people of diverse sexual orientations. Pride YMM aims to foster belonging and create safer spaces and communities for all.
Pride YMM Festival is an annual celebration of the LGBTQ2S+ community in the Wood Buffalo region. The Festival builds awareness and promotes inclusion of LGBTQ2S+ in Wood Buffalo. Celebrations for 2021 will be held on September 5th at Shell Place Stadium in Fort McMurray, and this marks the 5th year of the festival. Festivities will include performances, market vendors, food and drinks, awards, competitions, and more.
Following the success of previous festivals, Pride YMM is looking for a Stage Manager for their upcoming 2021 Pride YMM Festival to ensure that event performances run smoothly. Performances will take place outdoors at Shell Place Stadium in Fort McMurray on September 5, 2021 from 12 – 4 p.m.
Submissions must be received by 12 p.m. (noon) on July 12, 2021. Late submissions will not be considered for hire.
This is a paid position for $1,500 to compensate the successful candidate.
The Stage Manager will be selected based on the strength of their proposal, including experience, demonstrated abilities, and creativity.
Please note that only the successful applicant will be notified.
For questions or more information about this artist call or application process, please contact Communications Manager, Will Collins, at will@artscouncilwb.ca or 587-674-1625 x.104.
For questions or more information about Pride YMM Festival, please contact Pride YMM at infoprideymm@gmail.com.