2025 Harvest Job Postings
VOLUNTEER MANAGER
Location: 105-346 Queen Street, Unit 105, Fredericton, NB, E3B 1B2
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time, Seasonal (Canada Summer Jobs)
Start Date: June 9th, 2025
End Date: August 1st, 2025 – Potential 6 week extension until Sep 12th, 2025
Salary: $17.50/hour | 35 hours per week
Language Requirements: English required; French is an asset
Vacancies: 1
Job ID (Canada Summer Jobs): #5088272
Application Deadline: May 23rd, 2025
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Evening shifts and weekends as needed, especially during the festival period
Application Questions:
- Will you be 30 years old (or under) on June 9, 2025?
- Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?
Preferred Education:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent (preferred but not required)
About the Role
Every year, the Harvest Music Festival brings together hundreds of volunteers to help make magic happen in downtown Fredericton. We are seeking a motivated and organized Volunteer Manager to join our seasonal team and support the recruitment, coordination, and appreciation of our volunteer force.
As Volunteer Manager, you will work closely with the Volunteer Committee and team leads to:
- Coordinate recruitment activities (e.g., markets, pop-ups, community events)
- Maintain and update our volunteer database using Bloomerang Volunteer software
- Liaise with committee leads to ensure volunteer schedules and shift needs are accurate
- Serve as the main contact for volunteers—answering questions, providing support, and ensuring a positive experience
- Brainstorm and help implement new ways to recognize and appreciate volunteers
- Perform administrative tasks including data entry and shift tracking
Skills You Will Build
This role offers hands-on experience in team coordination, nonprofit event operations, and volunteer database management. You will develop valuable transferable skills such as:
Adaptability – Learn to shift priorities, adjust plans under pressure, and respond to unexpected changes.
Communication – Strengthen your ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a large team.
Problem-solving & Initiative – Gain confidence in independently resolving issues and improving internal processes.
Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs Program)
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a refugee with legal status in Canada
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Note: International students and temporary residents are not eligible for this position.
How to Apply
Email your resume and brief cover note to: info@harvestjazzandblues.com
Contact: Josh Steeves & Nicole McLaughlin
Website: www.harvestmusicfest.ca
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Employment Type: Full-time, Seasonal (Canada Summer Jobs)
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: June 16, 2025
End Date: September 7, 2025
Salary: $17.50/hour + 4% vacation pay
Hours: 35 hours/week
Workplace Type: On-site
Location: Fredericton, NB
Language Requirements: English required; French is an asset
Application Deadline: May 30th, 2025
About the Role
The Harvest Music Festival is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented youth (aged 30 or under) to join our team as Logistics Coordinator for the 2025 Festival. Reporting to the Festival Operations Manager, this role is key to ensuring the seamless planning and execution of festival operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly, and takes initiative.
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in event logistics, operations planning, and community engagement as part of one of Atlantic Canada’s largest music festivals.
What You’ll Do
You’ll support the day-to-day planning and coordination of key logistics and festival operations, including:
- Assisting with vehicle rentals, parking plans, and delivery schedules
- Supporting communication systems and distributing equipment
- Participating in planning sessions and permit tracking
- Coordinating signage and venue setup needs
- Managing inventory, supply orders, and Harvest-owned equipment
- Liaising with vendors, suppliers, and contracted labour
- Supporting administrative functions such as database management, phone inquiries, and public communication
- Collaborating with the Festival Operations Manager and Volunteer Committee to develop volunteer roles and deployment
- Assisting onsite during the festival, including setup, troubleshooting, and venue support
- Performing other duties as assigned to support festival operations
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a team player who is dependable, adaptable, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Ideal candidates will bring the following:
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities under pressure
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working both in an office and outdoors at festival sites
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends, especially during the event
- Physical ability to lift up to 15 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Prior experience in events or festival operations (an asset)
- Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset
Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs Program)
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 15 and 30 on June 16, 2025
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee status in Canada
- Possess a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Note: International students and temporary residents are not eligible for this position.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Evening shifts and weekends as needed, especially during the festival period
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter to:
Nicole McLaughlin, Festival Operations Manager
Email: info@harvestmusicfestival.ca
Website: www.harvestmusicfest.ca
We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.