The 2026 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival - June 16-21

Are you “Green Minded” and love live music? If so, the Enviro Crew is the perfect place for you. As an environmental ambassador, you get to move around during concerts, maintaining the cleanliness of Old Market Square. This includes the areas around the stages, seating areas, bars, and vendor market. 

Duties 

• Empty & sort garbage and recycling containers throughout the site.

• Act as a Festival Ambassador as you go about your duties.

• Encourage patrons to use the waste reduction facilities, such as recycling bins.

• Re-stock toilet paper in porta potties.

• Ability to do some heavy lifting is an asset, but not required of all crew members.

• Ideally participate in the final clean up during tear-down at the last night of the festival.

Skills & Knowledge 

• Able to manoeuvre on site independently without assistance. 

• Ability to work as a team and on your own. 

• Knowledge of environmental issues an asset. 

Requirements

• You must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the festival.

• Must be prepared to work outside in all types of June weather.

• Must be willing to walk for extended periods.

• Abide by the Volunteer Code of Ethics and all policies referenced in the Jazz Winnipeg Volunteer Handbook.

Time Commitment

• Attend one orientation meeting prior to the start of the festival (~1.5 hours).

• Volunteer at least 12-16 hours (in 3-4 hour shifts) during the festival.

Event Safety Crew volunteers are considered festival safety ambassadors. Crew members function as the eyes and ears of the event, monitoring crowds to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all spectators. Event Safety Crew volunteers work at various locations throughout the festival and follow the Event Safety Volunteer No Force Policy. 

Duties 

• Act as the eyes and ears of the festival, keeping a look out for any issues.

• Assist with crowd control and help restrict access to backstage areas (and other areas as assigned). 

• Help ensure the safety of volunteers, festival attendees, Jazz Winnipeg merchandise, and festival equipment. 

• Act as an ambassador, always promoting the Jazz Festival.  

• Notify the Event Safety Crew Coordinator, professional security team, or Jazz Winnipeg staff of any safety issues that arise. 

Skills & Knowledge 

• Ability to work with a team.  

• Flexible and adaptable nature.

• Effective communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• You must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the festival.

• Must be prepared to work outside in all types of June weather.

• Must be willing to stand for extended periods during your shift.

• Understand and abide by the Event Safety Volunteer No Force Policy.  

• Abide by the Volunteer Code of Ethics and all policies referenced in the Jazz Winnipeg Volunteer Handbook.

Time Commitment

• Attend one orientation meeting prior to the start of the festival (~1.5 hours).

• Volunteer at least 12-16 hours (in 4-6 hour shifts) during the festival.

The Merchandise crew collect, set up and sell Jazz Winnipeg and performer merchandise at the Old Market Square (OMS) Jazz Store and at performance venues. This crew enjoys helping fans purchase merchandise to support performers, while helping to promote festival information. This crew manages inventory and processes payments from patrons. 

Duties

• Liaise with Jazz Winnipeg staff, Venue Managers, and performers to complete inventory of all merchandise prior to selling.

• Process payments using Square POS terminal.

• At the end of the shift, complete inventory count, balance sales, and verify performer payment amounts. 

• Help to deliver festival information to patrons and promote the festival survey.

• (OMS) Set up and sell festival and artist merchandise at the Jazz Store, alongside simple concessions items.

• (Venues) Work alongside Front of House volunteers and manage artist merch with the assistance of Venue Managers.

Skills & Knowledge 

• Energetic and friendly with effective communication skills.

• Able to multitask and problem solve in a busy environment.  

• Comfortable using electronic POS devices.

• Able to accurately process financial transactions.

• Able to manage inventory, and professionally display product for sale.  

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the Festival.

• Must be willing to stand for short periods during your shift.

• Ability to work some late night shifts.  

• Abide by the Volunteer Code of Ethics and all policies referenced in the Jazz Winnipeg Volunteer Handbook.

Time Commitment

• Attend one orientation meeting prior to the start of the festival (~1.5 hours).

• Volunteer at least 12-16 hours (in 4-6 hour shifts) during the Festival.