About the Department of Event, Theatre & Hospitality Services
Event, Theatre and Hospitality Services (ETHS) is a division of the Finance and Commercial Operations area of Mount Royal University (MRU). ETHS encompasses the Theatre, Conference and Hospitality service operations of MRU and is responsible for booking and executing exceptional quality events in MRU’s performance venues (Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Ross Glen Hall, Wright Theatre, Nickle Theatre and associated classroom and event spaces). ETHS is home of the Taylor Centre Centre for the Performing Arts, its Concert Season and Bella Live from your Couch virtual presentation seasons as well as being considered one of the top 5 roadhouse venues in Calgary.
About the Role
This position is a full time replacement term role working 35 hours per week with an end date of April 3, 2028, subject to change.
Are you an experienced, results oriented event and performing arts professional with a passion for producing and presenting exceptional experiences for clients and patrons? Mount Royal University has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Event Specialist, Theatres to join our dynamic team at the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts.
Reporting to the General Manager, Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, the successful candidate will be responsible for converting leads and the production & delivery of theatrical performances, concerts, presentations, AGM’s and of a variety of other special events in our world class venues.
The Lead Event Specialist, Theatres will be a motivated, inspiring leader who orchestrates a team of Theatre Specialists and casual support staff. The Lead Event Specialist, Theatres is accountable for ongoing development of team sales culture, building industry relationships and collaborating with the MRU Marketing Team to grow the brand and the diversity & volume of activity in the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts. If this opportunity sounds like the “perfect role” for you, we welcome your application to become part of a team with a culture of doing great things on a daily basis.
For more information, check out the listing at: https://mtroyalca.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/3927
Salary: $71,580.60 – $90,617.80 per annum
Closing Date: August 13, 2026
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).