Community Outreach & Communications Coordinator (Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative) 
Remuneration: $20.00/hourly
Deadline: 22 June 2026

The Algonquin to Adirondacks (A2A) Collaborative is a federally incorporated nonprofit organization and a registered Canadian and U.S. charity. They connect lands and people across the Algonquin to Adirondacks region to conserve and enhance a critical corridor for ecological integrity and resilience in eastern North America. They work with partner organizations, Indigenous communities, and local landowners to support wildlife movement, habitat restoration, sustainable land use, and public engagement with conservation.

This is an exciting hands-on opportunity for a young Canadian passionate about conservation, community engagement, and environmental awareness. The Community Outreach & Communications Coordinator will serve as a public face of the A2A Collaborative throughout the summer, tabling at farmers markets and community events in the Kingston-to-Brockville corridor to build local awareness of the Frontenac Safe Passage campaign. The role also includes communications support, event planning, and general administrative tasks. This position could continue on a part-time, hourly basis (~10 hours/month) during the school year for the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Frontenac Safe Passage Campaign Outreach
  • Table at farmers markets, festivals, and community events throughout the Kingston-to-Brockville region to raise public awareness of the Frontenac Safe Passage campaign
  • Set up and take down display boards, tables, and promotional materials at events
  • Engage members of the public in meaningful conversations about wildlife corridors, road ecology, and A2A’s conservation work
  • Attend Road Ecology report presentations and assist in advocacy and awareness activities
• Event Planning & Coordination
  • Help plan, organize, and facilitate community events in the Kingston-Brockville area aimed at raising awareness of A2A campaigns and conservation initiatives
  • Liaise with partner organizations and local communities to coordinate stewardship and habitat restoration events
• Communications & Administration Support
  • Support the development of promotional content for A2A communication channels, including the website, social media, and newsletter
  • Provide general administrative support to the Executive Director and the organization as needed
  • Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, event attendance, and campaign contacts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred, and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid Canadian driver’s licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Lives in or near the Kingston to Brockville area (travel to events throughout this corridor is required)
• Strong verbal communication skills — comfortable speaking with members of the public in a variety of settings
• Physical ability to carry and set up display boards, tables, and promotional materials at outdoor events
• Passion for environmental conservation, wildlife, and community engagement
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  Post-secondary education (completed or in progress) is preferred

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Music Foundations Teaching Artist (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: $32-36/hourly | Part-Time
Deadline: 26 June 2026

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
• Make lesson plans to meet pedagogical goals, and scaffold learning to meet students’ needs
• Assess which problems to refer to appropriate other staff and which to handle to completion

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Education Assistant, Special Projects (Agnes Etherington Art Gallery)
Remuneration: $22.00/hourly
Deadline: 28 June 2026

The Education Assistant will have the opportunity to deepen and apply their knowledge of museum education, develop skills in project management, collaborate with museum staff across several departments, and network with art educators, artists, teachers, and curators.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Education Assistant, Special Projects will play an important role in developing digital and in-person education projects.
• The Education Assistant will collaborate with the Public Programs and Education Curator and other Agnes staff on a range of education projects that support Agnes’s exhibitions and public offerings.
• Key responsibilities include
  • Developing short audio guide scripts for an upcoming collections-based exhibition
  • Contributing to the research and creation of an interactive activity book for children, youth, and families
  • Developing a school program for future delivery.
• The role also supports ongoing education initiatives, including docent training and the administration, scheduling, and evaluation of school programs.
  • Should the Education Assistant have time for additional tasks and projects, these will be determined based on the intern’s interests and Agnes’s needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, History, Education, Cultural Studies, or a comparable program. A master’s degree is an asset.
• Demonstrated interest in museum work. Prior work experience in museums is an asset.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in arts education. Experience teaching in a classroom is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and experience with Internet research.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong initiative and an ability to work independently.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• The successful candidate must be eligible for the Young Canada Works (YCW) at Building Careers in Heritage (YCWBCH) program. The candidate is eligible if they:
  • are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
  • are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
  • are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate)

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Executive Director (Kingston Literacy & Skills)
Remuneration: $82,000 - $102,000
Deadline: 26 July 2026

Kingston Literacy & Skills (KL&S) is a non-profit charitable community organization. With professional, knowledgeable staff and dedicated volunteers, we deliver essential skills upgrading, workforce preparation, and English Language instruction to adults 18+ in Kingston and Napanee.

Do you have a passion for supporting others to achieve their goals in education, employment, and independence? If you want to work in the non-profit/charitable sector with a great team that strives to empower lives through learning, then consider a career with KL&S.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the key leadership position in the organization. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership for all aspects of the organization and has operational responsibility for all KL&S staff, programs and organizational support functions. As the primary spokesperson for the organization, the Executive Director will develop and sustain collaborative partnerships to achieve our mission, goals, and objectives.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership abilities and impeccable communication skills and take a holistic approach to organizational management/oversight of operations. We are looking for someone to lead our team to success, whose goal is to inspire others by example, enabling the agency to fully realize its mission and reach its maximum potential. An understanding of literacy, adult education, newcomer services, settlement programming or community development will be considered an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with the Board to develop a shared vision for the future of the agency and implementing a strategic plan that supports the KL&S mission within both organizational guidelines and policies and funders’ requirements and standards.
• Transparent and collaborative leadership style, and the ability to support and empower staff through clear guidance and consistent decision-making while fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and inclusion in a healthy, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
• As primary spokesperson, effectively promoting the agency, advocating for the mission and building relationships with funders, donors, government agencies and community organizations through direct dialogue, public speaking engagements and developing and maintaining a social media presence.
• Leading all fundraising activities, including grant writing, donor development, sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, and community partnerships.
• Developing and implementing long-term fundraising and revenue-generation strategies.
• Supporting volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition.
• Ensuring programs remain responsive, accessible, and aligned with community needs
• Supporting literacy and skills training initiatives for adults, families, and newcomers to Canada.
• Promoting digital literacy and inclusive learning opportunities.
• Monitoring program outcomes and evaluating organizational impact.
• Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Responsible for budgeting including strategic forecasting, fund allocation, and fiscal compliance. The ED builds, monitors, and presents budgets to the Board, ensuring resources align with the organization's mission and statutory requirements.
• Overseeing daily operations, staffing, and program delivery.
• Supporting policy development, risk management, and operational planning.
• Works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to support governance and organizational priorities and develop a system of sharing information that enables the Board to effectively carry out its governance role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Postsecondary degree in nonprofit/charitable sector management, education, social services, public administration, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of senior management and progressively responsible supervision experience within the non-profit/charitable sector.
• Strategic business planning including an understanding of finance and revenue generation approaches.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit/charitable governance and Board relations.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations.
• Experience in community organization development, human resources management and financial management.
• Proactive and analytical thinking approach and experience developing strategic and operational plans and leading change collaboratively.
• Utilize marketing skills and approaches to build awareness, especially using social media platforms.
• Transparent and collaborative leadership style, and the ability to support and empower staff through clear guidance and consistent decision-making. Capacity to foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and inclusion in a healthy, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word).
• Superior demonstration of professionalism, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

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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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Marketing Graphic Designer (Patry Group)
Remuneration: $55.00-$75.00/hourly
Deadline: Until Filled

The Patry Group is looking for an experienced individual to support our marketing and brand initiatives on a project-by-project basis. This is an independent contractor engagement — ideal for a designer who runs their own practice, wants creative variety, and is excited by the range of work a multi-entity organization can offer. From luxury hospitality collateral to real estate listing campaigns, social content to corporate decks, no two projects look the same.

You will work directly with their internal team on briefs, deliver polished creative on agreed timelines, and have meaningful input on how their brands show up in market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Projects will vary in scope and scale, but typically include:

• Social media content and campaign assets for our hospitality and property brands (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Property marketing collateral — listing brochures, feature sheets, signage, hoarding graphics, and on-site print materials
• Luxury and hospitality brand assets for Santé and related properties — menus, event collateral, in-property print, guest-facing materials
• Digital advertising creative — display ads, paid social, retargeting assets, landing page graphics
• Internal and corporate materials — presentation decks, recruitment graphics, annual reports, and stakeholder communications
• Motion and video graphics — short-form social video, animated ads, motion elements for digital campaigns

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced. You have a strong portfolio demonstrating senior-level work across print and digital, ideally with real estate, hospitality, luxury, or lifestyle brands.
• Brand-fluent. You understand how to work within brand systems and elevate them — not just execute briefs but improve them.
• Versatile. You move comfortably between a refined hospitality piece, a fast-turn social asset, and a stakeholder-ready deck.
• Self-directed. You manage your own time, tools, and workflow, and you deliver on agreed milestones without close oversight.
• Responsive. You communicate clearly, flag issues early, and treat client timelines with respect.
• Detail-oriented. Your files are clean, your typography is intentional, and your work holds up under scrutiny — on screen and in print.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Working knowledge of motion/video tools (After Effects, Premiere Pro, or equivalent)
• Comfort with Figma or similar tools for digital and collaborative work
• Strong print production knowledge — bleeds, colour profiles, prepress, vendor coordination
• Familiarity with Canva for template builds the broader team can edit (an asset, not a requirement)
• Your own equipment, software licences, and workspace

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Scenic Carpenter (Thousand Islands Playhouse)
Remuneration: $850/weekly | 4 May 4 - 6 September 2026. (18 Weeks)
Deadline: Until Filled

The TIP is looking for a Scenic Carpenter to report to the Head of Carpentry and Technical Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance and strike of scenic elements, as assigned by the Head of Carpentry;
• Maintains the highest standards of production quality, safety and artistry in the carpentry department;
• Maintains a clean, organized and well-equipped workspace within the carpentry shop;
• Assists in the creation of construction plans and drawings, when required;
• Attends production and planning meetings, staff meetings, technical rehearsals, and note sessions as scheduled;
• Assists the Scenic Paint, Properties and other departments as required;
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally, a current student or recent graduate of a Technical Theatre Production program, or experience as a carpenter;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Experience in and comfortable working with power tools;
• Comfortable working at heights;
• A team player, willing to learn, ready to “pitch in”, and able to get along well with others by responding to others in a helpful and positive manner, including liaising with clients & artists;
• Manages stress well, and exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy;
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings, weekends, late nights and early mornings as the production schedule requires.
• Outstanding collaborator and team player – with a positive attitude and problem-solving focus;
• Able to handle intense, stressful or emergent situations with grace, good humour, excellent communication & strong conflict resolution skills;
• Able to work independently and as a team leader;
• Able to safely work at heights and lift heavy scenery;
• Previous experience, an asset: VectorWorks, Microsoft Office;
• Certificates in fall arrest, and lift training are required (training will be provided if necessary);
• Certificate in Basic First Aid, an asset;
• Valid G Driver’s License, an asset.

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Scenic Artist (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Remuneration: $950/weekly | 18 May - 20 September 2026. (18 Weeks)
Deadline: Until Filled

The TIP is looking for a Scenic Artist to report to the Technical Director and Production Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the painting, maintenance and paint touchups of all scenic elements;
• Produces paint samples and related paperwork necessary to realize the needs of the design in conjunction with the Director and the Designer;
• Maintains the highest standards of production quality, safety and artistry in the scenic art department;
• Maintains a clean, organized and well-equipped paint shop;
• Assists the Technical Director in costing, budgeting and build scheduling;
• Works with designers to realize their designs as accurately as possible;
• Researches, sources, orders and shops as needed for paint and scenic art materials;
• Supervises additional labour required for the completion of all scenic art elements and installations, where necessary;
• Attends production meetings, staff meetings, technical rehearsals, and note sessions as scheduled;
• Recommends shop, equipment and tool repairs, replacement and renewal as needed;
• Assists the Carpentry, Properties and other departments as required;
• Acts as a resource to other arts community members, where applicable;
• On occasion, train and/or lead production interns, casual staff and volunteers;
• Assists with the moving of scenic elements as required for painting;
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally, a graduate of a Technical Theatre Production program, or similar experience working in theatre or large-format paint shops;
• Experience with theatrical sketching, rendering, and scenic paint;;
• Knowledge of various scenic art techniques and colour mixing;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Experience in and comfortable working with power tools;
• Comfortable working at heights;
• A team player, willing to learn, ready to “pitch in”, and able to get along well with others by responding to others in a helpful and positive manner, including liaising with clients & artists;
• Manages stress well, and exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy;
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings, weekends, late nights and early mornings as the production schedule requires;
• Outstanding collaborator and team player – with a positive attitude and problem-solving focus;
• Able to handle intense, stressful or emergent situations with grace, good humour, excellent communication & strong conflict resolution skills;
• Able to work independently and as a team leader;
• Able to safely work at heights (training will be provided if necessary);
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times, punctual and reliable;
• Previous experience, an asset: VectorWorks, Microsoft Office;
• Certificates in fall arrest, and lift training are required (training will be provided if necessary);
• Certificate in Basic First Aid, an asset;
• Valid G Driver’s License, an asset.

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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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