Driftwood Summer Jobs 2025

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Driftwood Summer Job Posting: Props and Miniature D&D Terrain Builder for Driftwood’s Summer Camps

Driftwood Theatre is back again with another adventure-filled summer of improvisational story-building for kids. And this year, that means we need some extra-special props and miniature terrain to help immerse our young participants into the wonderful worlds of D&D.

Driftwood is on the lookout for a Props and Miniature D&D Terrain Builder to join Artistic Director Jeremy Smith, and Assistant DM/Camp Counselor Pen Tsin as they lead three epic summer Dungeons & Dragons camps in Prince Edward County. 

Driftwood Theatre is committed to reflecting Canada’s rich diversity in all aspects of our work We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will prioritize applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, Women, Gender minorities, 2SLGBTQ+, d/Deaf, Disabled/People with Disabilities, and/or Neurodiverse.

The following position is made possible with the generous support of Canada Summer Jobs. Candidates must be between 19-30 years of age and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Props and Miniature Terrain Builder

Reporting to the Artistic Director/Lead Dungeon Master, the Props and Miniature Terrain Builder will be responsible for realizing all program props and miniatures for Driftwood’s summer camps (July 28-August 1, August 5-8, August 25-29).

The Props Coordinator will be directly involved in interpreting design drawings and mood boards, purchasing materials, assembly and repairs. As this is a learning position, the Props Coordinator and Camp Assistant will also receive instruction in: time and financial planning in order to successfully bring a design to production on time and within budget; camp programming and execution, including storytelling-based activities; and outdoor summer safety.

Duties and Responsibilities include

  • Working under the direction of the Artistic Director and Assistant DM to interpret designs, purchase materials, construct, paint and repair all miniature game props and pieces
  • Ensuring timely delivery of all prop and miniature elements
  • Ensure a safe, respectful and fun environment for all participants
  • Attending and reporting at all pre-camp design and production meetings

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Detail oriented, self-motivated and comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment
  • Experience in either scenic prop or miniature model design and construction
  • Experience in playing table top games (like Dungeons and Dragons)
  • Experience working with children/children’s programming an asset
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Google Suite Applications an asset

Salary/Job Details

  • Full-time (35hrs/wk), contract position with some flexibility in the schedule
  • Contract dates: eight weeks, starting on either July 2 or July 9, 2025
  • Salary: $20/hr + 4% vacation for the duration of the contract
  • This position will include primarily remote work, with regular meetings conducted via ZOOM

To Apply

  • To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume (as a single PDF document) to Artistic Director, Jeremy Smith at jsmith@driftwoodtheatre.com with the subject line stating the position you’re applying for and your name, e.g. “DnD Job – Jeremy Smith”

Application Deadline: June 28, 2025 @ 5pm.