WORK WITH PRIDE
Halifax Pride has a variety of staff, contract, and volunteer roles within the organization to assist with festival and society operations. Halifax Pride contract and full-time staff must embrace the values and policies of the Halifax Pride Society.
Roles are designated for persons who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Successful candidates are also required to be:
a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
Commitment to Equitable Hiring
The Halifax Pride Society strives to reflect the diverse community it serves. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
We encourage those from historically underrepresented groups, including Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians, individuals from other ethno-racial groups, persons with disabilities, and trans and non-binary folks to self-identify in their Statement of Interest.
If you require any accommodation for the Statement of Interest process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Bar Manager
Reports to: Executive Director / Operations Team
Contract Duration: May - August 2025
The Bar Manager oversees bar operations prior to and during the festival. They will be responsible for managing bar staff, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining inventory, and delivering a smooth, profitable bar operation throughout the festival.
Requirements:
SmartServe training or equivalent.
At least three years bar management experience.
Bar Supervisor
Reports to: Bar Manager
Contract Duration: July - August 2025
Festival Bar Supervisors oversee bar operations at designated festival bar locations, ensuring smooth service, staff coordination, and compliance with all alcohol service and safety regulations. This role combines leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills to create an enjoyable and efficient bar experience for patrons.
Requirements:
SmartServe training or equivalent.
At least three years bartending experience.
festival site crew
Reports to: Festival Site Manager
Contract Duration: July 14 - 28, 2025
The Festival Site Crew plays a vital role in setting up, maintaining, and breaking down the festival site. This team ensures that all infrastructure, equipment, and facilities are installed, operational, and safe. This role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Photographers
Reports to: Photography Lead
Contract Duration: July - August 2025
We are seeking individuals to join our photography team to support the full coverage of our various 2025 Halifax Pride Festival events. Photographers will work together to ensure robust and varied coverage at numerous events throughout the eleven day festival. We value photos that robustly and artfully document the individuals, activities, teams, and venues of our festival events. Photographers are required to supply their own equipment and will be required to quickly provide edited photos for sharing on Halifax Pride’s various social channels, and for future marketing collateral.
Service coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director / Operations Team
Contract Duration: May - August 2025
The Service Coordinator will lead the planning of our Information Booth, Box Office, and Merchandise Booth systems and spaces. They will help supervise all activities in these spaces, manage volunteer teams, and ensure positive interactions with Pride Festival patrons. This role will review, update, and implement all necessary systems related to box office and merchandise sales.
social media coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director
Contract Duration: June - July 2025
The Festival Social Media Coordinator is responsible for managing social media strategies to promote the festival, engage the audience, and create a vibrant online presence during the festival. This role involves content creation, real-time event coverage, audience interaction, and analytics reporting to maximize the festival's digital impact.
Stage assistant
Reports to: Stage Manager
Contract Duration: Early July - July 23rd, 2024.
The Stage Assistant will work closely with the Stage Manager to support all artist and production needs during the festival. They will assist in managing run sheets, call times, artist arrivals and departures, and artist hospitality needs on-site. This role will ensure the execution of large-scale shows including drag performances, DJs, and other musical performers.
Transport lead
Reports to: Executive Director
Contract Duration: July 16 - 27, 2025
The Transport Coordinator will be responsible for preparing various travel and hospitality needs in advance of the festival. Visiting performers and speakers will have their ground transport, care, and comfort managed by the Transport Coordinator while they are in Halifax.
Requirements:
Valid Canadian drivers license.
qtbipoc stage assistant
Reports to: Stage Manager
Contract Duration: July 17, 2025
The QTBIPOC Stage Assistant will work closely with the Stage Manager to support all artist and production needs during melaNATION: A QTBIPOC Showcase. They will assist in managing run sheets, call times, artist arrivals and departures, and artist hospitality needs on-site.
This position is designated for members of the 2SQTBIPOC community.
