We are seeking a Producer to oversee Nightswimming’s operations and financial management, and collaborate with Artistic Director Brian Quirt on the leadership of the company.

At Nightswimming, the creative partnership between Artistic Director and Producer is not a traditional Artistic Director – General Manager relationship, but rather an artistic collaboration that has been central to Nightswimming’s approach since the company was established. The Producer contributes to our dramaturgical undertakings and Brian plays an important role in the company’s administrative activities. The Producer’s role has always shifted depending on the person. There is an opportunity for you to shape the position, and for your vision to have impact on the company’s activities and projects.

We want you to love the work we are creating, and to be part of envisioning the company’s artistic pathway. We invite you to bring your full self – as producer, individual, audience member, storyteller – to the position. Our highly collaborative working process invites extensive consultation, welcomes other voices such as interns into our deliberations, and always prioritizes the needs of the artists we work with. We are particularly interested in applicants with a passion and track record for inclusive practices and working with artists from a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

The Producer works closely with the Artistic Director, both of whom report to the Board of Directors. The Producer is responsible, with the Artistic Director, for sustaining the creative and administrative vision of Canada’s only purely dramaturgical company. Producing on location and/or on tour, and attending conferences and festivals to promote the company’s work are important components of the position. Evening and weekend work will be required at times. The Producer must share and advocate for Nightswimming’s priorities of collaboration, partnership, mentorship, inclusion and commitment to long-term relationships with artists.

We’re seeking…
– A leader with experience at professional arts organizations, preferably in theatre producing and administration; ideally with experience in new play development and creative process; and a desire to break new ground artistically while promoting the company, its artists, and their projects.

– A manager who enjoys working with artists, interns, designers, and contract staff; believes that taking care of our collaborators is at the heart of sustaining an arts organization; and loves numbers and spreadsheets and platforms such as Quickbooks and Mailchimp because each helps tell the story of the company and its projects.

– A partner that finds joy and beauty in making projects happen; who believes that producing is a creative act; who embraces change and flexibility and adaptability and problem solving; wants to work on a national and international scale; and is committed to collaborating with and amplifying the work and voices of equity seeking artists, crew, contractors and interns.

We’re curious to hear what you could bring to Nightswimming. We don’t expect every applicant to have all of the skills and interests we’ve outlined. How might the position be tailored to you, your experiences and goals?

Contact [email protected] or book a call at calendly.com/bquirt2026.