We are officially hiring for PXR2027!

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Open Positions 

Please read through the list of positions, if you don’t see a position that aligns with your skillset, we are also accepting general applications. Deadline to apply for all positions is June 21st.

Apprentice XR Production Manager – Single Thread Theatre
Marketing Manager / Coordinator – Performance and XR Conference
Attendee Relations Coordinator – Performance and XR Conference
Venue Coordinator – Performance and XR Conference

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Apprentice XR Production Manager

About the apprenticeship

We’re looking for an Apprentice Production Manager to train under Justine Katerenchuk in production managing digital / hybrid theatre events. You will become familiar with the world of live performance in XR (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality), learn how to use a Meta Quest 3 VR headset, explore a variety of VR platforms, and gain skills as you work with the Single Thread team to bring the Performance and XR (PXR) 2027 conference to life.

This position aims to support professional development experiences for artists and arts professionals, notably from equity-deserving groups. We are looking for applications from emerging theatre workers who have experience or interest in stage management, production management, or arts admin. You do not need to have previous experience in digital/immersive works or XR, just an interest in learning!

Learnings will include:

• The history and background of Single Thread XR, and the Performance and XR conference
• Familiarization with the XR and performance industry in North America, including key players, technology, and works
• How to use a Meta Quest 3 VR headset and social VR platforms
• How to create and monitor a project timeline in a conference/festival setting
• Project and team management for hybrid events
• Providing support for conference artists and speakers, and onboarding them into VR
• Shadow meetings about worldbuilding, fundraising, partnership, hiring, and beyond

Responsibilities will include:

• PLANNING: Establishing project timelines, goals, and benchmarks, and communicating these out to the team;
• MANAGEMENT: Assisting in the hiring of production teams, overseeing a team and giving them the support they need to reach the organization’s goals;
• ONBOARDING: Onboarding new artists and staff;
• MEETINGS: Coordinating regular team meetings and attending quarterly steering committee meetings;
• EVENTS: Providing live support during digital and in-person events;
• COMMUNITY: Representing Single Thread at meetings and events, welcoming guests, and stewarding the Single Thread XR community

Qualifications

• Be an emerging production manager, stage manager, events manager or project manager.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience working in theatre, digital media, or events. Experience with virtual events and/or events in the arts or tech sector is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work well independently and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite. 
• Passion for and/or a creative practice rooted in immersive theatre and/or XR is a strong asset.
• Interest in technology and video games intersecting with the arts is a strong asset.

About Single Thread

Single Thread Theatre Company creates immersive theatre experiences in Canada and internationally that seek to advance the art of immersive storytelling through innovation and the presentation of new works.

For the past two decades, Single Thread has played a role in shaping enthusiasm and best practices for ‘site-specific’ and ‘immersive’ theatre in Canada and worked with hundreds of emerging and established theatre artists.

About Single Thread XR

Single Thread XR builds the capacity of artists to engage with XR, brings together artists and technologists to share work in performance and XR, and seeks to create new work that explores the intersections of immersive theatre and XR. 

In 2020, Single Thread partnered with Electric Company Theatre with support from the Canada Council for the Arts to produce PXR 2020 – a four day symposium which brought together over two hundred artists, administrators, academics and technologists from diverse backgrounds across Canada in virtual reality using the AltspaceVR social platform to discuss how artists are using XR media and feature presentations from thought leaders in the area of XR, panel discussions, host networking events for artists and technologists. PXR has since become an annual event taking place on VRChat, a free-to-use social VR platform.

How to apply

Fill out this form before 5pm ET on June 21, 2026. You will be asked to answer some short questions about your interest in the position, and to upload your resume.

Single Thread is committed to removing barriers to employment, and encourages all applicants who identify as IBPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and/or disabled to apply. Single Thread is committed to providing a barrier-free and equitable application process. If you require any accommodations let us know and we can work with you to ensure your needs are met.

Please email jobs@singlethread.ca with any questions or accessibility requests regarding this application.

We thank all applicants for your interest, but we will only be contacting those who meet the requirements for an interview.

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Marketing & Communications Manager/Coordinator

About the job

As the Marketing & Communications Manager / Coordinator, you will work closely with the Single Thread team to plan, produce, and oversee the execution of all communications. This includes outreach materials, event promotion, website content, and social media platforms. 

You will work with the XR Producers to manage the Single Thread brand across all platforms and you will be the primary contact person for all branding initiatives during the 2026/2027 season.

This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute the social media marketing plan and calendar for PXR2027 with Producers.
• Create and schedule content for Instagram, Facebook, Linked In, including graphics, reels, stories, and posts.
• Generate and distribute a Single Thread newsletter, aiming to grow the subscriber base.
• Implement a content review system with Producers prior to posting.
• Use Single Thread email for all communications and maintain project files on Google Drive.
• Provide necessary equipment (excluding a Meta Quest 2 headset, which is supplied).
• Attend weekly meetings and marketing check-ins to report progress.
• Assist in testing event tools as required.
• Contribute to the audience attendance strategy for PXR2027, focusing on three in-person venues.
• Be available full-time during the conference to capture content for social media.
• Attend and photograph for key events and daily check-ins, including the tech day and in-person presentations.
• Ensure all documents, images, marketing plans, and content are finalized and submitted.
• Uphold Single Thread’s Code of Conduct and act as a positive ambassador for PXR.
• Liaise with partners and perform other reasonable duties as required.

This is a position with flexible working hours and regular online communication and periodic in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period (as per Canada Summer Jobs funding requirements).
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience in event marketing and communications is an asset.
• Experience with virtual events, events in the arts or tech sector, and social media management is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write for different audiences. 
• Able to work well independently and meet deadlines.
  Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva.
• Skills in Photoshop are considered an asset. 
• Content creation skills are strongly valued. 
• Existing relationships with Canadian media is an asset.
• Passion for and/or a creative practice rooted in immersive theatre and/or XR is a strong asset.

How to apply

Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@singlethread.ca with the subject “Marketing & Communications”. Early applications are encouraged.

Single Thread is committed to removing barriers to employment, and encourages all applicants who identify as IBPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and/or disabled to apply. Single Thread is committed to providing a barrier-free and equitable application process. If you require any accommodations let us know and we can work with you to ensure your needs are met.

We thank all applicants for your interest, but we will only be contacting those who meet the requirements for an interview.

About Single Thread

Single Thread Theatre Company creates immersive theatre experiences in Canada and internationally that seek to advance the art of immersive storytelling through innovation and the presentation of new works.

For the past two decades, Single Thread has played a role in shaping enthusiasm and best practices for ‘site-specific’ and ‘immersive’ theatre in Canada and worked with hundreds of emerging and established theatre artists.

About Single Thread XR

Single Thread XR builds the capacity of artists to engage with XR, brings together artists and technologists to share work in performance and XR, and seeks to create new work that explores the intersections of immersive theatre and XR.

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Attendee Relations Coordinator

About the job

As the Audience Relations Coordinator, you will work closely with the Single Thread team to plan, produce, and oversee the execution of all audience facing communications. 

You will work with the XR Producers to manage the ticketing platforms, attendee onboarding, presenter communications and venue communications for the Performance and XR Conference 2027.

This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide input on an audience attendance strategy for PXR2027 including the three in-person venues;
• Provide input on ticketing systems and planning for each in-person venue;
• Lead the creation of agreed upon ticketing software for conference events;
• Update the Attendee Handbook for PXR2027;
• Compose and send emails to attendees with information on how to access the conference;
• Coordinate onboarding sessions for attendees as needed during the week before and week of PXR2027;
• Be the main contact for audience communication/onboarding during the conference;
• Update the Single Thread XR Discord with the daily schedule of the conference;
• Moderate the PXR2027 Discord live streams and PXR2027 Discord channels;
• Send out daily emails to conference attendees recapping the previous day of the conference, and providing information about the upcoming day;
• Receive links to the PXR2027 event videos from the Technical Director and share the videos with the conference attendees via Discord and Email;
• Create and disseminate a post-conference survey for attendees.

• Be available full-time during the conference to assist attendees and provide the team regular ticketing updates.
• Attend key events and daily check-ins, including the tech day and in-person presentations.
• Ensure all documents, images, marketing plans, and content are finalized and submitted.

• Uphold Single Thread’s Code of Conduct and act as a positive ambassador for PXR.
• Liaise with partners and perform other reasonable duties as required.

This is a position with flexible working hours and regular online communication and periodic in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period (as per Canada Summer Jobs funding requirements).
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience in ticketing systems and audience communications is an asset.
• Experience with virtual events, events in the arts or tech sector, and social media management is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write for different audiences. 
• Able to work well independently and meet deadlines. 
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Google Suite.
• Skills in Photoshop are considered an asset. 
• Passion for and/or a creative practice rooted in immersive theatre and/or XR is a strong asset.

How to apply

Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@singlethread.ca with the subject “Attendee Relations Coordinator”. Early applications are encouraged.

Single Thread is committed to removing barriers to employment, and encourages all applicants who identify as IBPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and/or disabled to apply. Single Thread is committed to providing a barrier-free and equitable application process. If you require any accommodations let us know and we can work with you to ensure your needs are met.

We thank all applicants for your interest, but we will only be contacting those who meet the requirements for an interview.

About Single Thread

Single Thread Theatre Company creates immersive theatre experiences in Canada and internationally that seek to advance the art of immersive storytelling through innovation and the presentation of new works.

For the past two decades, Single Thread has played a role in shaping enthusiasm and best practices for ‘site-specific’ and ‘immersive’ theatre in Canada and worked with hundreds of emerging and established theatre artists.

About Single Thread XR

Single Thread XR builds the capacity of artists to engage with XR, brings together artists and technologists to share work in performance and XR, and seeks to create new work that explores the intersections of immersive theatre and XR.

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Venue Coordinators (Toronto, Kingston, Vancouver)

About the job

As the Venue Coordinator, you will work closely with the Single Thread team to plan, produce, and oversee the execution of events for the Performance and XR Conference. 

We are hiring multiple positions for our various events in February within Toronto, Kingston and Vancouver.

This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program.

Responsibilities will include:

• Work with the Events & Operations Manager and Producers to ensure each phase of PXR venue planning goes smoothly, including venue partnership, sourcing and planning of technical elements including lighting and sound, and communicating this information to team members in Vancouver and Kingston;
• Planning of any hybrid activities including the recording and streaming of in-person activities to the web, and live digital connections to the other venues;
• Communicate with team members in Vancouver and Kingston regarding design and vision for the venues to ensure that the in-person venues have a cohesive feel;
• Attend regular meetings of the PXR planning team and provide a recap at each meeting with clear action items;
• Alongside the XR Producers, manage, lead, and support team members at in-person venues;
• Support PXR’s goal of being a national conference by linking the in-person offering to digital offerings;
• Support the Audience Relations Manager by providing proper information about the venues to be communicated to the attendees;
• Discuss with XR Producer, Associate XR Producer & Executive Producer on decisions regarding the operations and management of the venues;
• Seek approval from XR Producer on costing and procurement of materials and services.
• Attend all events and daily check-ins, including the tech day and in-person presentations.
• Ensure all documents, images, marketing plans, and content are finalized and submitted.

• Uphold Single Thread’s Code of Conduct and act as a positive ambassador for PXR.
• Liaise with partners and perform other reasonable duties as required.

This is a position with flexible working hours and regular online communication and periodic in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period (as per Canada Summer Jobs funding requirements).
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience in ticketing systems and audience communications is an asset.
• Experience with virtual events, events in the arts or tech sector, and social media management is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write for different audiences. 
• Able to work well independently and meet deadlines. 
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Google Suite.
• Skills in Photoshop are considered an asset. 
• Passion for and/or a creative practice rooted in immersive theatre and/or XR is a strong asset.

How to apply

Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@singlethread.ca with the subject “Attendee Relations Coordinator”. Early applications are encouraged.

Single Thread is committed to removing barriers to employment, and encourages all applicants who identify as IBPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and/or disabled to apply. Single Thread is committed to providing a barrier-free and equitable application process. If you require any accommodations let us know and we can work with you to ensure your needs are met.

We thank all applicants for your interest, but we will only be contacting those who meet the requirements for an interview.

About Single Thread

Single Thread Theatre Company creates immersive theatre experiences in Canada and internationally that seek to advance the art of immersive storytelling through innovation and the presentation of new works.

For the past two decades, Single Thread has played a role in shaping enthusiasm and best practices for ‘site-specific’ and ‘immersive’ theatre in Canada and worked with hundreds of emerging and established theatre artists.

About Single Thread XR

Single Thread XR builds the capacity of artists to engage with XR, brings together artists and technologists to share work in performance and XR, and seeks to create new work that explores the intersections of immersive theatre and XR.  your interest, but we will only be contacting those who meet the requirements for an interview.