Digital Marketing Coordinator (Kingston Symphony)

Remuneration: $22.50/hour  | Part-Time: 20 hours/week
Deadline: 24 August 2026

The Kingston Symphony Association is looking for someone who has hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and audience engagement to join us. This is a part-time position and a hybrid working environment is currently in place with work required to be done remotely and in an office setting. Attendance at rehearsals, concerts, and/or events will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement marketing assets for use on our website, social media, email campaigns, and other communications platforms
• Assist in planning and executing marketing and promotional campaigns across social media platforms
• Create photo and video content for use on social media and on our website
• Assist in the development of audience engagement strategies, including interactive posts, polls, behind-the-scenes content, and trend-driven storytelling
• Develop and administer the media and communications calendar including online event listings, press releases, social media, sponsorship recognition, and cross promotion with other organizations
• Ensure brand consistency in all content
• Monitor social media channels, track audience interactions for all campaigns, and compile basic analytics reports
• Assist with market research of past concert audiences as well as digital audiences
• Liaise with constituent organizations in the Kingston Symphony Association regarding promotion of their concerts and events

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interest in marketing, social media, and digital storytelling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to film and edit short mobile videos for social media, YouTube, and website
• Creativity and willingness to experiment with new formats, ideas, and engagement initiatives
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

The responsibilities listed above address the key duties of this position. Additional responsibilities may be requested. They will not, however, be unreasonably assigned.

To apply, please email your resume and covering letter by August 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT to the Kingston Symphony Association at admin@kingstonsymphony.ca and include in the subject line, Digital Marketing Coordinator. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week with an hourly wage of $22.50. Only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Senior Graphic Designer(Queen's University)

Remuneration: $62,475 - $81,218/year (Full-Time/ Contract)
Deadline: 1 September 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shares expertise with colleagues on design techniques and trends, which may take the form of ad hoc guidance. Advice and clarification may be sought regarding the application of official brand identity standards, including feedback on design materials submitted by campus partners. This position does not oversee the work of others.
• works mainly in University Relations and may occasionally interact with internal university clients on specific recurring projects, freelance designers, or attend meetings with others across the university.
• Must align visual creation to key messages, offer a few options before moving to final development, and prioritizes multiple demands.
• Apply standard principles that Graphic Designers apply to each project, as well as the requirement to work within the official University Brand Guidelines. Working within those principles, the incumbent applies established graphic design principles and brand standards to resolve design challenges, seeking direction from the Senior Director, Brand when issues fall outside standard practice.
• This position supports the consistent application of Queen’s University’s visual identity by providing design services, templates, and guidance within established frameworks and under the direction of the Marketing and Brand leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the completion of a 3-year Graphic Design program from a college or university that includes a high level of creativity and familiarity with all aspects of print production and how design is translated to a digital environment, or equivalent training plus experience.

The following skills and abilities are acquired through a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience:

• Proficiency in industry-standard graphic design, layout, image editing, motion graphics, and digital production software used in print and digital communications environments, with the ability to adapt to evolving tools and technologies. A sound working knowledge of MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe programming (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After Effects)
• Familiarity with basic web design and content management
• Familiarity with AI-enabled design and productivity tools used to support layout, formatting, accessibility checks, and quality review, in accordance with established standards.
• Experience organizing and maintaining photo and video assets within shared storage or asset management systems.
• Working knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles as applied within legislative and institutional guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills to produce and manage graphic design initiatives from conception to the final artwork, including production and pre-press details
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with some requiring greater discretion; while most projects can be recurring on an annual basis, many arise with a short timeline for completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to think creatively
• Strong written and oral customer-focused communication skills
• Ability to problem solve when responding to program, client or supplier needs
• The incumbent must maintain their knowledge of new developments in the areas of graphic design and marketing by reviewing all available sources of information, including articles, competitive websites, attending conferences, etc. This also includes monitoring and recommending new software developments that may enhance design execution across various platforms.

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Dance Instructors (Blue Canoe)
Remuneration: $20/hourly | Part-Time
Deadline: Until Filled

Blue Canoe Productions is a youth theatre and arts organization which strives to provide youth aged 30 and under with opportunities to explore their interest in theatre and the arts. The Performance Arts Instructor will support, facilitate, plan and instruct musical theatre classes, private classes in a variety of subjects and other educational opportunities for children aged 3-17. There will also be opportunity to work full day camps on P.A. Days or March Break Camps.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To create comprehensive lesson plans that support students in reaching the set learning goals.
• To create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting in the creation and facilitation of additional programming when appropriate under the guidance of the Managing Director and General Manager.
• Communicating with parents/guardians.
• Producing, managing, and directing a piece for each class to perform for the final performance.
• Supporting program participants 1:1 and in small and large group settings.
• To help maintain a clean and organized studio space.
• To provide written feedback to students at the end of each term
• Leading camps for ages 4-12 on P.A. Days and March Break.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal training or education within performance arts and/or the production of performance arts will be considered valuable
• Previous experience working with children is an asset
• Experience and understanding of Theatre, Music or Dance.
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Experience working within a not-for-profit setting is an asset
• Experience and/or deep understanding of Blue Canoe Productions’ mandate, vision and values is an important asset

REQUIREMENTS:

• CPIC with vulnerable sector screening from the last 6 months
• Experience and understanding of a wide variety of dance styles, and the theatre industry.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter expressing interest to bluecanoe2025@gmail.com with the subject line “Performing Arts Instructor Application”. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Retail & Studio Team Member (Amaranth Stoneware)
(28-37 hours a week)
Deadline: Until Filled

Amaranth Stoneware is looking for two people to join our team. We’re a busy pottery
studio, school, and retail store, and we’re looking for someone who enjoys working with
people, staying organized, and knows their way around pottery.

The ideal candidate will have strong retail and/or administrative skills and some
knowledge or experience with pottery and ceramics.

RESONSIBILITIES:

• Helping customers with pottery supplies, clay, glazes, tools, and equipment
• Processing sales and customer orders
• Answering customer emails and phone calls
• Entering orders and helping with general admin
• Assisting with inventory, restocking, shipping, and pickups
• Helping with class and workshop administration
• Supporting students and instructors
• Keeping the store and studio organized
• Helping out with the day-to-day things that keep the business runnin

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Retail and/or administrative experience
• Some pottery or ceramics knowledge and experience
• Friendly and comfortable dealing with customers
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable using computers and learning new software
• Able to multitask and work independently
• Willing to pitch in and help wherever needed

If this sounds like a good fit, send your resume to hello.amaranthstoneware@gmail.com and a short introduction about yourself, your experience, and your connection to pottery!

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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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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