We’re hiring an Associate Festival Producer!

• Location: Fredericton
• Workplace: Hybrid (but must be located in Fredericton)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Seasonal
• Start Date: June 3rd, 2026
• End Date: July 29th, 2026
• Salary: $18.85/hour | 35 hours per week
• Language Requirements: English required; French is an asset
• Vacancies: 1
• Application Deadline: Friday, May 8 2026
• Schedule:

• • Monday to Friday
  • Evening shifts and weekends as needed, especially during the festival period

Are you interested in event planning? Do you have an appreciation for Celtic culture? Be a part of one of Fredericton’s longest running and most popular festivals.

The New Brunswick Highland Games Festival is a volunteer-driven festival that has been held since 1981 and its purpose is to promote and celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture. Our Festival attracts visitors from all over the world. We are currently looking for a summer student to join our dedicated team who is able to work with a committed group of volunteers in planning and executing the 43rd edition of our Festival.

You must be extremely organized; have office experience; fluent with Google Workspace; possess some event coordination skills; able to work some evenings and weekends (including all of July 20th -July 27th); an interest in Celtic culture is a major plus; and you must be able to work independently and meet deadlines. Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Position to start June 3rd, 2026 and last 8 weeks. If you meet these requirements and are interested, please see the full job description here: Associate Festival Producer – NBHGF 2026

Interested candidates can send us a resume (mandatory) and cover letter (optional) to hiring@highlandgames.ca by Friday, May 8th 2026

Employment Equity Statement: The New Brunswick Highland Games Festival is committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and to providing equitable employment opportunities for all. In particular, we strongly encourage applications from youth who are underrepresented in the labour market, including Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth, and 2SLGBTQI+ youth. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute fully. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.