Data Entry Supervisor (Archival Project)
Lunchbox Theatre
Job Type: Canada Summer Jobs – Temporary (Eight Weeks)
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week
Wage: $15 per hour
Language Requirement: English
Deadline to apply: May 15, 2026
Position Overview
Lunchbox Theatre is seeking a data entry supervisor to support an archival and community engagement project celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary.
This Canada Summer Jobs position provides an opportunity for youth to gain meaningful employment experience while contributing to a creative, community-driven initiative. The project will result in a unique publication: part archival collection, part storytelling project, and part lunchbox-themed cookbook. The successful candidate will assist in collecting, organizing, and digitizing stories, photographs, and recipes that reflect the rich history and impact of Lunchbox Theatre.
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Project Goals
- Preserve and celebrate 50 years of Lunchbox Theatre history
- Engage artists, audiences, and community members in sharing their experiences
- Curate archival photos, playbills and memorabilia
- Collect recipes connected to stories, performances and community memories
- Contribute to a creative, community-based publication
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and organize submitted stories, recipes and archival materials
- Scan and digitize physical photos, programs and memorabilia
- Maintain documentation and permissions for all collected materials
- Archive story submissions received via email and online platforms
- Review past plays and select excerpts appropriate for publication
- Analyze and categorize collected content
- Develop and maintain a structured filing system organized by theatre season
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of all archived data
Skills Development
This placement supports the development of:
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Professional communication skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Digital and technical skills (scanning, archiving, data organization)
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Interested in theatre, storytelling or archival work
- Comfortable working with digital tools and data systems
- Able to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy
- Interested in engaging with community-driven content
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter explaining your interest in this position by email in a single PDF under 4MB to community@lunchboxtheatre.com by May 15, 2026 at 4 pm MST.
