Communications Coordinator (Kingston Arts Council)
Remuneration: $22.20 per hour
Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Deadline: Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Under the direction of the Executive Director, and working collaboratively with the Kingston Arts Council (KAC) team, the Communications Coordinator will develop and implement communications strategies, outreach initiatives, and marketing to support KAC programs, events, advocacy, and strategic plan; provide front-line customer service; and develop and execute fundraising initiatives.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement annual communications plans and strategies;
• Develop and implement marketing campaigns for individual programs and grants;
• Develop and implement outreach initiatives, ensuring widespread promotion and engagement, with efforts to connect with underrepresented groups;
• Maintain and enhance accessibility in KAC communications;
• Develop program graphics, posters, and other visual materials for distribution;
• Manage social media pages;
• Develop and distribute the biweekly KAC Newsletter and quarterly Membership Newsletter;
• Maintain and enhance KAC website and digital resources, including the Opportunities Board, Grants Board, Job Board, Arts Events Calendar, and KAC Member Directory.
• Develop and distribute press releases, the KAC Annual Report, and other communications materials as needed;
• Provide front-line customer service as the main point of contact for KAC, including responding to inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email;
• Develop and execute fundraising campaigns;
• Donor stewardship;
• Sponsorship outreach, including developing sponsorship packages, researching potential sponsors, and communicating with prospective supporters;
• Develop and/or support advocacy initiatives;
• Develop and expand relationships with local artists and arts organizations by attending arts events, presenting to local community and school groups, and participating in industry networking events and discussions;
• Collect, analyze, and report data to inform communications plans; and
• Other duties as assigned.

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Director, Public Services (Kingston Frontenac Public Library)
Remuneration: $127,927 - $153,262/annually
Deadline: 7 August 2026 | 4:30 PM

Reporting to the Chief Librarian/CEO, the Director, Public Services is responsible for providing leadership and management for all public service functions including branch operations, collections, and programming and outreach. In close collaboration with the Director, Facilities and Technology, the Director, Public Services ensures an exceptional and equitable customer experience, championing excellence at every point of interaction. As a member of the senior management team, this role is responsible for shaping and implementing the Library’s strategic and operational plans and ensuring that KFPL’s spaces and services are meeting community needs now and into the future.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• As an ideal candidate, you possess a Master’s degree in Library Science, a minimum of eight years of relevant library management experience (three of which are in a senior management role) and a solid understanding of finance, strategic planning, municipal relations, and human resource management in a unionized environment.
• You are passionate about the value of a thriving library system to healthy communities and will work hard to ensure that KFPL continues to provide excellent service to the communities it serves. You are a gifted communicator, with a particular talent for building consensus and finding creative solutions to complex challenges. You have a management style that constantly seeks to actualize the potential of others. You are a coach, mentor, and leader with an ability to see the “big picture”, an ability that has been honed by experience.
• Your experience managing a multi-location library system includes demonstrated success in project management and the ability to effectively prioritize projects and maximize the use of resources. You make decisions based on evidence and an instinct shaped by years of practice. You are a strategic risk-taker who drives change, balancing both the people and the process

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Marketing Coordinator (Queen's University)
Remuneration: $62,142.00 - $75,772.00/annually
Deadline: 11 August 2026

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing, this position sits within the Marketing and Communications team at Smith School of Business, and supports recruitment marketing across Smith's graduate and professional programs and non-degree Executive Education. The Marketing Coordinator works alongside designers,
developers, recruitment & admissions staff and agency partners to execute strategies aimed at achieving recruiting targets and brand promotion goals. This role maintains analytics and will report on progress toward recruitment goals and to share marketing updates, insights, and recommendations.

This position creates and implements recruitment campaigns for the unit's programs, teams and/or events. This position coordinates appropriate messaging and design for various media, and writes, edits, and collects engaging content for the website and other digital communications. This position also tracks digital content and analyzes social media presence to improve search optimization.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Creates and implements recruitment campaigns for the unit's programs, teams and/or events.
• Coordinates appropriate messaging and design for various media, and prepares and releases according to schedule.
• Writes, edits, and collects engaging content for the website, digital communications, social media, and other online marketing channels.
• Tracks digital content and analyzes social media presence to improve search optimization. Identifies performance measures, new trends, or media platforms and implements approaches.
• Analyzes campaign reports and adjusts digital marketing communications accordingly.
• Organizes and coordinates photography and video for special events and marketing purposes.
• Monitors spending for digital campaigns.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three-year Community College Diploma or Three-Year Bachelor Degree, or equivalent. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.
• More than 2 years and up to and including 3 years of experience.
• Experience developing and managing marketing plans considered an asset.
• Experience in data, trend analysis and reporting considered an asset.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience.
• Provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others typically requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.
• Build relationships, trust and credibility.
• Manage own work and may train and review the work of casual employees, work study students and/or volunteers, to see commitments through to completion.
• Contribute to setting work priorities and direction, supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives.
• Participate in project team meetings and develop individual project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify new problems and seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Draw logical conclusions and provides opinions and recommendations.
• Research equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion resources and best practices relevant to the job and unit operations in order to inform evidence-based planning.
• Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, Indigenization and human rights for equity deserving groups.

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Box Office Assistant (The Isabel Bader Centre)

Remuneration: $18.85/hourly – Part-Time
Deadline: 13 August 2026

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University is seeking enthusiastic casual staff to join our team as Box Office (BO) Assistants for the 2026-2027 season (Sept. 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027)!

Provide exceptional customer service by selling tickets, assisting patrons, and serving as a welcoming ambassador for The Isabel.

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Front of House Assistant (The Isabel Bader Centre)

Remuneration: $18.85/hourly – Part-Time
Deadline: 13 August 2026

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University is seeking enthusiastic casual staff to join our team as Front of House (FOH) Assistants for the 2026-2027 season (Sept. 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027).

Help create a seamless audience experience by welcoming guests, supporting event operations, and ensuring patron safety and comfort throughout performances.

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Theatre Critic & Researcher (Kingston Theatre Alliance)
Remuneration: $21.65/hourly – Part-Time
Deadline: Rolling

The Kingston Theatre Alliance’s Performance Blog is a primary resource for audiences, artists, and theatre practitioners to engage in critical dialogues. Our platform consolidates events and news about arts workers and organizations in the Southeastern Ontario area in an accessible and accountable manner never seen before by the region. The writing team looks for passionate individuals who are committed to questioning who and what criticism is FOR, all while building a stronger sector for live performance in the region.

Kingston Theatre Through the Years (KTTY) is a research project that will consolidate the past century of Kingston’s theatre history. We are working to celebrate the growth of theatre in our region and provide a resource to artists and arts administrators that will benefit them in grant applications, collaborations, and historical pieces. KTTY is looking for writers and researchers interested in uncovering Kingston’s stories and sharing them with the public.

The Theatre Critic and Researcher will work with both the KTA Blog and KTTY team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce and publish reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, and other forms of coverage on theatre/live performance practice in the Kingston and Southeastern Ontario region. Content may take the form of writing, video, podcasts, etc.
• Achieve a fast turnaround (24 hours) for each article.
• Pitch ideas for blog content including potential reviews, interviews, and opinion pieces.
• Attend weekly meetings with the editorial team.
• Represent the blog in a professional manner while attending all events.
• Assist the Project Leads in gathering online resources.
• Collect the Queen’s Archives information and compile it in an easy to access way.
• Create an internal database/system for locating where the in-person materials are (for future people on the project to access easily).
• Create a citations spreadsheet.
• Digitize documents/take photos of relevant material.
• Miscellaneous administrative tasks, as needed to support Project Leads.
• Write essays to accompany the timeline.
• Collaboratively develop the timeline.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position is funded by Student Work Placement and requires the successful candidate to be a student.
• Detailed-oriented; strong time management and organizational skills.
• Research productions, producing organizations, and individual artists to contextualize articles.
• Passion for live performance and a desire to inspire community engagement with theatre and other forms of live performance in Kingston.
• Thrives while working within a small and passionate collaborative writing team.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong understanding of Google Spreadsheets
• Strong writing, research, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with southeastern Ontarian arts.
• Must be a student of a post-secondary institution in which there is crossover between employment and studies.

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Music Foundations Teaching Artist (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: $32-$36/Hourly (Part-Time)
Deadline: Until Filled

As a Music Foundations Teaching Artist joining our Molly Brant School site team you will work with students in grades 2-7. You will introduce the magic of music and build musical skills through rhythm, movement and Orff instruments. Working primarily with the first-year students (grades 2-3), you will also teach one class/week with the older groups to support note reading and other elements of theory required in Strings and Choir classes. This role requires significant independent initiative and understanding of backward design concepts. It also allows for your musical creativity to shine! Training and team preparation begins on September 8th, 2026. Programming with students begins late September.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Teaching Artist will be a lively and engaging musician/educator working collaboratively in a team environment. Activities will include (but are not limited to):

• Music Teaching: teach groups of children (up to 20) in 40-minute learning blocks using a student-centered and fun pedagogical approach focusing on rhythm, movement, ear training and note reading. Orff xylophones, boom whackers, and other hand percussion instruments are available for use. Prepare lesson plans to align with curriculum, learning priorities, and concert goals.
• Make scaffolded music arrangements and prepare parts for varied learning levels. Expect to teach 6-8 lessons/week. Remaining site time will be in support of other Teaching Artists and program needs.
• Recruitment: participate in all aspects of student recruitment presentations
• Communications: always maintain clear communication with the site team, ensure any schedule changes or pertinent information is communicated in a timely manner to the relevant people.
• Classroom support: provide support for other teaching artists, students, B.Ed placement students and volunteers; mentor/supervise students in all contexts during Sistema Kingston program hours and performances including snacks and break times; model the principles and philosophy of Sistema Kingston in all activities
• Attend regular Sistema Kingston team meetings
• Space Management: Ensure classrooms are left clean, equipment is cleaned up, and furniture restored to correct places each day

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated proficiency in music performance on any instrument/voice
• Ability to read and arrange music
• Post-secondary degree in music or music education, or equivalent experience. Orff, Kodaly, or similar early childhood music training would be a strong asset.
• Music teaching experience with groups of children; experience with children with Adverse
• Childhood Experiences, special needs, or behavior exceptionalities an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Resourceful and creative self-starter, with strong attention to detail and consistency
• Collaborative and team oriented, open to observation and constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to adapt messages to diverse audiences
• Ability to think ahead to anticipate needs and potential problems
• Ability to remain calm and respond diplomatically and sensitively using good judgment in stressful/difficult/controversial situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Physically able to carry up to 20 lbs

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Upper Strings Teaching Artist (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: $32-$36/Hourly (Part-Time)
Deadline: Until Filled

We are seeking an energetic and engaging Strings Teaching Artist to join our St. Thomas More Catholic School team. Your focus will be teaching strings classes (up to 15 students) at beginner and junior levels. Groups include both violin and viola students as well as varied learning styles. Students are in grades 3-7. This role requires significant independent initiative and understanding of backward design concepts. It also allows for your musical creativity to shine! Team preparation begins September 8th, 2026. Programming with students begins in late September.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Upper Strings Teaching Artist will be a lively musician/educator whose primary instrument is Violin or Viola. They will work collaboratively in a team environment. Activities will include (but are not limited to):

• Music Teaching: teach groups of children in 40-minute learning blocks (2 per day) using a student-centered and fun pedagogical approach focusing on proper posture, instrumental technique, pitching, note reading, ensemble skills, etc. Prepare lesson plans to align with program learning priorities, student learning needs, and concert goals. Arrange music using a scaffolding approach for differentiated learning styles/levels, and prepare parts as needed.
• Instrument maintenance: stay on top of instrument issues, do small repairs, be pro-active about larger repairs, keep instrument database updated.
• Communications: maintain clear communication with the site team, ensure any schedule
• changes or pertinent information is communicated in a timely manner to the relevant people.
• Classroom support: provide support for other teaching artists, students, B.Ed placement students and volunteers; mentor/supervise students in all contexts during Sistema Kingston program hours and performances including start of day, snacks and break times; model the principles and philosophy of Sistema Kingston in all activities
• Attend regular Sistema Kingston team meetings
• Space Management: Ensure classrooms are left clean, equipment is cleaned up, and furniture restored to correct places each day

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated performance proficiency in violin or viola
• Ability to read and arrange music
• Post-secondary degree in music or music education, or equivalent experience
• Music teaching experience with groups of children. Experience with children with Adverse Childhood Experiences, special needs, or behavior exceptionalities an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Conducting experience would be a strong asset
• Loves working with children
• Resourceful and creative self-starter, with strong attention to detail and consistency
• Collaborative and team oriented, open to observation and constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to think ahead to anticipate needs and potential problems
• Ability to remain calm and respond sensitively in stressful or difficult situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Physically able to carry up to 20 lbs
• Make lesson plans to meet pedagogical goals and scaffold learning to meet students’ needs
• Make decisions about student instrument assignments and repairs
• Assess which problems to refer to appropriate other staff and which to handle to completion.

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Guitar Teacher (Long & McQuade)
Deadline: Until Filled

Lessons Teachers work as independent contractors. The majority of Long & McQuade stores have on-site Lesson Centres that offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, brass, strings and voice

QUALIFICATIONS

Suitable candidates must have at least one of the following:

• A music degree or diploma from a recognized University or College
• A minimum Grade 8 RCM standing with Grade 2 Rudiments professional equivalency
• Must have previous teaching experience with all ages of students
• Knowledge and application of standard teaching methods and lesson curriculum in the private or group lesson situation is required

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Woodwinds Teacher (Long & McQuade)
Deadline: Until Filled

Lessons Teachers work as independent contractors. The majority of Long & McQuade stores have on-site Lesson Centres that offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, brass, strings and voice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Suitable candidates must have at least one of the following:

• A music degree or diploma from a recognized University or College
• A minimum Grade 8 RCM standing with Grade 2 Rudiments professional equivalency
• Must have previous teaching experience with all ages of students
• Knowledge and application of standard teaching methods and lesson curriculum in the private or group lesson situation is required

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