ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
JOB POSTING

Bass Coast Festival is hiring an Assistant Volunteer Coordinator 

OVERVIEW OF ROLE
The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator supports the Volunteer Coordinator in overseeing and operating the Bass Coast Volunteer Program, helping to ensure that each volunteer has a safer, enjoyable, and successful experience.

This role involves on-site volunteer management. The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator is a key operational presence on-site and will step into a leadership role when the Volunteer Coordinator is off shift.

The successful candidate must be available to be on the festival site from Sat. July 4 - Tues. July 14, 2026.

ABOUT BASS COAST
Celebrating its 18th year, Bass Coast is an independent, artist-owned festival shaped by a shared love of cutting edge electronic music, large scale art installations, and an expressive and open hearted community. Founded and led by Liz Thomson & Andrea Graham, Bass Coast has grown into one of North America’s most respected festivals for forward thinking curation, unique stages environments, innovative approach to harm reduction, and attention to detail.

Recognized for its creative integrity and community spirit, Bass Coast has been awarded DJ Mag’s Best Boutique Festival in North America for two consecutive years and named Best Midsize Festival in Canada by the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards. Set against the stunning landscape of the shared traditional territories of the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx Nations in British Columbia, it continues to be celebrated on a global stage.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Support the Volunteer Coordinator with day-to-day administration of the volunteer program
• Communicate directly with volunteers to provide information, answer questions, and support a positive experience
• Manage volunteers on-site during setup, show days, and teardown, including check-in/out, arrivals, and shift changes
• Help run the Volunteer Centre, keeping it organized, functional, and welcoming
• Coordinate volunteer assignments and reassignments as operational needs change
• Support Team Managers with volunteer-related needs and problem-solving
• Track attendance, performance, and shift coverage using spreadsheets and scheduling tools
• Act as Volunteer Coordinator when the Volunteer Coordinator is off shift
• Assist with teardown, Volunteer Centre breakdown, and post-festival reporting and deposit refunds
• Contribute to smooth, safe, and well-coordinated festival operations

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support, and communicate respectfully with a wide range of people
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience managing schedules and working with Google Suite
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, noisy, and fast-paced environment
• Calm, confident, and solution-oriented under pressure
• Outgoing, positive, and motivational communication style
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Physically active role requiring time on your feet and movement across the site
• Ability to work and camp outdoors in varying weather conditions for the duration of on-site hours
• Experience volunteering at Bass Coast or other festivals is an asset
• Must be legally eligible to work unrestricted in Canada.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Contract Duration:

On the festival site: Sat. July 4 - Tues. July 14, 2026.

Preshow meetings as required.

Compensation:

Flat Rate: $2200


WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to be a part of Bass Coast’s creative team  
• A dynamic and inspiring work environment.

All Bass Coast team members work remotely and are required to have their own computer and workspace (whether at home or elsewhere). The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and work remotely with team members. In-person meetings may be required.


HOW TO APPLY 
Bass Coast Project Ltd is an equal opportunity employer offering a fair, co-operative, respectful, safe, and healthy work environment. We conduct hiring on the basis of employment equity. Employment equity is designed to compensate for the nonexistence of a level playing field with regard to people’s experiences and job qualifications, given structural injustices and systemic discrimination that marginalize certain groups. Bass Coast welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous people, Black people, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2SIA+ people, people with disabilities, people living in poverty, and newcomers to Canada. 

COVID-19 Workplace Policy:
Bass Coast Festival will continue to operate in accordance with provincial and local health guidelines and recommendations.


Application Process:
To apply please fill out the application below and submit:

1. Cover Letter & Resume: Demonstrate your interest in the position and fit for the duties and qualifications noted.
   
   
2. In your cover letter: Please respond to the following questions:
   
   • Describe how you would support and care for volunteers in a fast-paced, high-pressure festival environment.
   • Share an example of a time you had to quickly reorganize schedules or reassign people when plans changed.
   • Explain how you stay organized when managing schedules, spreadsheets, and multiple priorities.

Application Deadline:
Posting will remain open until the position is filled.
We thank all applicants, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Please do not contact us directly about the application status.