Park Manager; Part-Time

Park Manager (Part-Time Contract)

Peterborough Musicfest

Peterborough, Ontario

Contract, Seasonal

Hours:

Late June to August

22 to 28 flexible hours per week

June = 2 to 3 flexible hours per week

Compensation: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience

Reports to:

Senior Events Manager and Executive Director

Peterborough Musicfest is a non-profit, charitable organization that has delivered free-admission concerts every Wednesday and Saturday evening since 1987. As one of the largest free-admission festivals of its kind in Canada, Musicfest generates more than $4.3 million in annual economic impact and welcomes nationally and internationally recognized artists to Del Crary Park each summer.

We are proud of what we have built, and we are looking for a strong operational leader to help deliver another world-class season.

The Park Manager plays a critical leadership role in onsite festival operations. This individual is responsible for park logistics, equipment coordination, production staffing, scheduling, show supervision, and post-season strike. You will lead by example, ensuring a safe, organized, and positive environment for staff, volunteers, artists, and the public.

• Estimate and track consumable supply costs for onsite operations
• Manage production float and petty cash, providing timely reconciliations

• Coordinate seasonal storage requirements
• Support negotiation and coordination of backline and sound equipment rentals
• Manage equipment pickups, returns, and deliveries as required
• Liaise with City staff and festival leadership regarding site upgrades and repairs
• Schedule rental trucks, storage containers, trailers, storage bins, and port-a-potties
• Oversee load-in and load-out logistics

• Set staffing priorities in coordination with senior leadership
• Review resumes, conduct interviews, and hire Setup and Teardown Crew
• Oversee onboarding, scheduling, and supervision of park staff
• Ensure compliance with OHSA regulations and safe work practices
• Track production hours and submit payroll summaries
• Maintain progressive discipline standards
• Ensure incident reports are completed and submitted within 12 hours

• Coordinate all operational activities at the park
• Create and distribute Day Runs to artist tour managers
• Develop and circulate daily production schedules
• Communicate clearly with production personnel, sound crew, volunteers, and leadership

• Ensure all trailers, storage areas, gates, and equipment are secured
• Conduct staff training and pre-show briefings
• Oversee seating, kiosks, fencing, barricades, banners, and park layout
• Liaise with security, first aid, fireworks providers, and third-party vendors
• Monitor weather conditions and communicate cancellation protocols when required
• Supervise strike and complete final park security checks

• Coordinate Strike Day logistics and staffing
• Oversee return of rented equipment
• Ensure storage and trailer returns are completed properly
• Deliver updated inventory and damage reports
• Participate in season-end reporting

• Post-secondary education with three to four years of event management experience, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, Mac environment an asset
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve under pressure
• Professional, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced festival environment

• You lead by example and create a positive work environment
• You thrive on organization and precision
• You are calm, solutions-focused, and decisive under pressure
• You care about community impact and public engagement
• You enjoy being part of an all hands-on deck team culture

Please email your cover letter and resume to:
Matt Williams, Senior Events Manager,  Subject line:
Park Manager Position.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Peterborough Musicfest is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with all federal, provincial, and local employment legislation. All applications will be kept confidential. This is a contract position with a six-month probationary period.