Volunteers are the heart and soul of Fringe, keeping the festival running and the good vibes flowing. As our festival grows, so does our need for an incredible team of volunteers.

By volunteering with Fringe, you’re not just signing up, you’re paying it forward, fueling the festival, and keeping the indie theatre spirit alive. Plus, you’ll get to see free shows and meet amazing people along the way!

Your backstage pass to Fringe

• 1 Shift = 1 Free Ticket
• Dedicated volunteer appreciation shows
• Make an impact and be part of the movement

Sign up to be part of something unforgettable.

Apply Here

Every year, the Ottawa Fringe Festival welcomes incredible artists from across the country and beyond. We’re committed to finding a home for every artist who needs one, and that’s where you come in!

If you have a spare room, you can make a huge difference by billeting an out-of-town artist. It’s an easy and rewarding way to support the arts, connect with the festival on a deeper level, and be part of a vibrant creative community. Plus, as a thank you, we’ll give you a full access pass to the festival, allowing you to see as many shows as you want!

Hosting an artist means providing a welcoming space for the duration of the festival (usually around two weeks). Many of our hosts and artists build lasting friendships, and it’s a fantastic way to experience the Fringe spirit from the inside.

Why Billet?

✔️ Make a real difference – Artists depend on our billeting program to keep their Fringe dreams alive.
✔️ Get an All-Access Pass – See as many shows as you want, for FREE!
✔️ Meet incredible artists – Who knows? You might be hosting the next big theatre sensation!
✔️ Be part of the Fringe family – There’s no better way to experience the festival from the inside.

Interested in billeting? Get in touch and help us make this festival truly feel like home for everyone! Fill out the form below to get started.

Apply Here

***Thank you for your interest in this position. Due to the high volume of applications, we have now closed the posting.

The Ottawa Fringe Festival Box Office Attendants are highly motivated, enthusiastic and dependable individuals. Successful candidates for this position will be team players who are looking for a fun and challenging opportunity to be part of Ottawa’s largest theatre festival. Your work day will consist of assisting with ticket purchases and festival information; Box Office Attendants are problem solvers and highly personable people.

Duration: June 2 – 22, 2025

Hours: Approximately 60-100 hours total 

Evening and weekend availability is required

Rate: $19/hr

*Please note that there is a mandatory staff meeting on the evening of June 2nd and mandatory training on the evening of June 3rd.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selling tickets & merchandise, processing donations
• Reconciling box office system including reconciling cash
• Interact with and assist patrons with ticket purchases and other information
• Answer patrons inquiries at the box office and over the phone
• Familiarize yourself with Ottawa Fringe policies and procedures
• Maintain Ottawa Fringe values adn standards for offering accessible events and hospitality

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Outstanding customer service
• The ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment 
• Strong computer skills and experience using Google Suite
• A flexible schedule with strong availability in the evenings and full availability on weekends
• Prior experience with cash handling, reconciliations
• Bilingualism is an asset

HOW TO APPLY

Please fill out our 2025 Seasonal Hiring Form and include your resume, along with a letter of introduction explaining why you would like to work at the Ottawa Fringe. We also welcome applicants to apply for multiple positions. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until mid-May. We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they come in. There is no hard deadline to apply. Interviews will be held in person and virtually (based on your preference) but please note that the festival work will be in-person. Don’t wait to apply!

Here are some recommended prompts for your Introduction Letter: What experience do you have working in customer service? Why do you want to work at the Fringe? Why is giving back to your community important to you? We also encourage non-traditional Introduction Letters. If you are interested in submitting a visual representation of yourself such as a mood board or video, please feel free to submit this along with your CV. If you require any accessibility assistance, please email us at jobs@ottawafringe.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Here at Ottawa Fringe, we’re working hard to include everyone in our festival. We believe that art is for everyone, and encourage applications from diverse applicants of all backgrounds regardless of culture, race, colour, gender identity, national origin, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, or gender expression.

***Thank you for your interest in this position. Due to the high volume of applications, we have now closed the posting.

The Ottawa Fringe is seeking enthusiastic Front of House Administrators who will help lead the team of Box Office Attendants and Ottawa Fringe Festival’s large team of over 100 volunteers. The successful candidate for this position will have administrative experience, interpersonal skills and be excited by the opportunity to work in the busy hub of the festival. They will have experience in a box office or other customer service environment. 

Duration: April 21 – June 27, 2025 (10 weeks)

Hours: Position starts part-time and increases to full-time for the festival

Evening and weekend availability required

Rate: $20/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring adequate recruitment of the Ottawa Fringe Festival’s volunteer base
• Helping to develop and deliver volunteer orientation sessions and training
• Preparing volunteer orientation materials
• Build and implement volunteer schedule and volunteer management software
• Help develop and implement box office schedule
• Reconcile box office sales and cash deposits
• Prepare daily materials and information for each Ottawa Fringe Festival box office
• Data entry and management of each festival box office
• Interact and assist patrons with ticket purchases and other information
• Answer box office phone and emails to assist patrons
• Supervising on-site volunteers, assisting where required
• Familiarize yourself with Ottawa Fringe policies and procedures
• Maintain Ottawa Fringe values and standards for offering accessible events and hospitality

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience leading others
• Customer service experience
• Organization skills including scheduling and human resources 
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, troubleshooting skills and self-motivation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with cash handling, reconciliations
• Previous experience as a volunteer or working with volunteers an asset
• Familiarity with Google Suite (email, sheets, forms) is an asset
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and scheduling softwares
• A passion for theatre and a familiarity of Fringe Festivals is an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset

HOW TO APPLY

Please fill out our 2025 Seasonal Hiring Form and include your resume, along with a letter of introduction explaining why you would like to work at the Ottawa Fringe. We also welcome applicants to apply for multiple positions. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until mid-May. We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they come in. There is no hard deadline to apply. Interviews will be held in person and virtually (based on your preference) but please note that the festival work will be in-person. Don’t wait to apply!

Here are some recommended prompts for your Introduction Letter: What experience do you have working in customer service? Why do you want to work at the Fringe? Why is giving back to your community important to you? We also encourage non-traditional Introduction Letters. If you are interested in submitting a visual representation of yourself such as a mood board or video, please feel free to submit this along with your CV. If you require any accessibility assistance, please email us at jobs@ottawafringe.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Here at Ottawa Fringe, we’re working hard to include everyone in our festival. We believe that art is for everyone, and encourage applications from diverse applicants of all backgrounds regardless of culture, race, colour, gender identity, national origin, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, or gender expression.

***Thank you for your interest in this position. Due to the high volume of applications, we have now closed the posting.

The Ottawa Fringe is seeking a dedicated Access Assistant to help ensure an inclusive and accessible festival experience. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about accessibility. They will support festival access initiatives, assist patrons and artists with inquiries, and help coordinate accessible performances and spaces. This role is a great opportunity for someone who values inclusivity and wants to contribute to a welcoming festival environment.

Duration: April 28 – June 23, 2025 (8 weeks)

Hours: Position starts part-time and increases to full-time for the festival

Evening and weekend availability is required

Rate: $19/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support festival access initiatives
• Assemble, upload and distribute show transcripts
• Track and update content notes, including updating website
• Answer patron and artist inquiries related to access initiatives and peformances
• Track patron access needs and communicate them with the team
• Manage accessible performance listings and calendar
• Organize and setup access spaces on festival grounds
• Support accessible performances

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable assisting patrons and artists
• Strong computer skills and experience using Google Suite
• Detail-oriented and able to track information
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with AODA customer service standards is an asset
• Experience with accessibility initiatives or website updates is an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset

HOW TO APPLY

Please fill out our 2025 Seasonal Hiring Form and include your resume, along with a letter of introduction explaining why you would like to work at the Ottawa Fringe. We also welcome applicants to apply for multiple positions. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until mid-May. We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they come in. There is no hard deadline to apply. Interviews will be held in person and virtually (based on your preference) but please note that the festival work will be in-person. Don’t wait to apply!

Here are some recommended prompts for your Introduction Letter: What experience do you have working in customer service? Why do you want to work at the Fringe? Why is giving back to your community important to you? We also encourage non-traditional Introduction Letters. If you are interested in submitting a visual representation of yourself such as a mood board or video, please feel free to submit this along with your CV. If you require any accessibility assistance, please email us at jobs@ottawafringe.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Here at Ottawa Fringe, we’re working hard to include everyone in our festival. We believe that art is for everyone, and encourage applications from diverse applicants of all backgrounds regardless of culture, race, colour, gender identity, national origin, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, or gender expression.

undercurrents is Ottawa’s festival of contemporary theatre taking place every February. We seek submissions from the following artists:

• French, English or bilingual Ottawa based stage-ready productions
• French, English or bilingual National stage-ready productions
• French, English or bilingual works in progress suitable to staged readings or workshop presentations

The festival will consider applications from established and emerging artists who are working on new plays and performance pieces, as well as from those touring previously produced original work.

We encourage submissions from under-represented artists who identify with the organization’s Priority Groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of colour) Artists, Deaf Artists and Disabled+ Identified Artists, 2SLGBTQ+ Artists.

In addition to the online form, we ask all artists to submit:

1. A proposal describing the project, its history, and the confirmed participating artists
2. Biographies/CVs of lead artists or creators
3. A completed script or script sample
4. Additional support material (optional): tech specs*, reviews, photos, or letters of support

*If you have them, we ask for tech specs so we can make sure our theatre can accommodate your show. The more detail you can give us, the better, but ideally they would include: particulars of your set, information about lights and sound, video or projection components, etc… But don’t stress out about tech specs! We never rule out a show based on this information, and will reach out if we have questions. 

If the form is not accessible for you, we will also accept alternative formats. Alternative applications could be a video (English, French or ASL) or an audio file. Please limit videos or audio files to no more than 10 minutes long, and include all the information requested in the application form. You may then submit your application by email to director@ottawafringe.com.

Have questions before submitting? Want to learn more about undercurrents? Scroll down for more info!

Or schedule a call / book a meeting with Ottawa Fringe Executive and Artistic Director, Alain Richer (director@ottawafringe.com).

We’re opening submissions for both the 2026 and 2027 festivals. If your show is ready for the stage or currently touring, submit for 2026. If your show needs more development time but would benefit from early programming (perhaps helping you secure further funding), apply for 2027.

Deadline for 2026 consideration is April 18.

Apply Here

Are you a theatre collective, company or individual looking for a unique chance to connect and collaborate? The Ottawa Fringe Festival invites you to join us in our offices for an exciting co-working opportunity! Every Thursday from 10am – 4pm we’re opening up our offices to you!

What’s in it for you?

• Connect with Our Team: Spend time working alongside our dedicated festival team in the heart of Downtown. This is a fantastic chance to network and share ideas in our historically artistic building.
• Community Outreach: Our goal is to engage with our local community and enhance and support projects by providing space. Your presence will help foster our connection and give us a better look into your  needs.
• Creative Collaboration: Work in an inspiring environment at no charge where creativity thrives. Share your projects, get feedback, and explore potential collaborations with us. Not to mention free coffee.

How to Get Involved:

We’re eager to welcome theatre companies, collectives or individuals  who are passionate about the arts and interested in building strong community ties. If this sounds like a fit for you, reach out to us to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be a part of it.

Apply Here

Join the Ottawa Fringe Team: Volunteer and Hospitality Coordinator (Summer Position)
Supported by the Government of Ontario’s Summer Employment Opportunities Program

Are you passionate about live events, arts festivals, and community engagement? The Ottawa Fringe Festival is looking for an organized, people-focused individual to join our team as a Volunteer and Hospitality Coordinator for the summer!

This position is made possible through the Government of Ontario’s Summer Employment Opportunities Program, which helps students gain valuable work experience.

Position: Volunteer and Hospitality Coordinator

Term: May 5 – June 27, 2025
Wage: $19/hour
Hours: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain volunteer records

• Assist in developing training materials for volunteer orientation

• Support RSVP coordination and logistics for orientation sessions

• Provide on-site support with volunteer management during the festival

• Support hospitality logistics and artist services during the festival

• Receive and relay volunteer feedback to the Fringe team

Eligibility Requirements:

This position is funded by the Government of Ontario’s Summer Employment Opportunities Program, and applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be currently enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution, or within six months of graduation

• Be at least 15 years old at the start of employment

• Provide proof of student enrolment

• Be a resident of Ontario during the employment period

• Be eligible to work in Canada and possess a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

• Be living in Ontario at the time employment begins

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your Introduction letter and resume to jobs@ottawafringe.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include “Volunteer and Hospitality Coordinator Application” in the subject line.

Here are some recommended prompts for your Introduction Letter: What experience do you have working in customer service? Why do you want to work at the Fringe? Why is giving back to your community important to you? We also encourage non-traditional Introduction Letters. If you are interested in submitting a visual representation of yourself such as a mood board or video, please feel free to submit this along with your CV. If you require any accessibility assistance, please email us at jobs@ottawafringe.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Here at Ottawa Fringe, we’re working hard to include everyone in our festival. We believe that art is for everyone, and encourage applications from diverse applicants of all backgrounds regardless of culture, race, colour, gender identity, national origin, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, or gender expression.