Events and Fundraising Specialist (Thousand Islands Playhouse) 
Deadline: 13 November 2026
Remuneration: Salary Range: $47,000 - $52,000 - Full Time Position

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as committee liaison and project lead for our annual fundraiser, A Moonlit Night
• Oversee all events for our corporate partners, including organizing catering, bar service, and performance tickets
• Support the execution of standard Playhouse events, including Opening Nights, Season Launch, and Donor Appreciation
• Support the Development Manager in the identification and coordination of additional funding opportunities, including both private sponsorships and public grants
• Act as an ambassador for the Playhouse in our community

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well individually and as part of the team
• Ability to be flexible, organized & detail-oriented while working in an ever-changing & fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Previous experience with CRM software and Box Office software is an asset

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter by email to jobs@1000islandsplayhouse.com by 13 November 2026.

The Thousand Islands Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know.

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Co-Music Director/Movement- Kids Company (Thousand Islands Playhouse) 
Deadline: 29 November 2026
Remuneration: $175/week for rehearsals & $22/hour for tech week - Part Time Position (7 January - 18 April 2027)

TIP is looking for a person to, alongside the Director/Co-Music Director, teach music for the Kids Company production of Shrek the Musical Jr. Alongside teaching music, this person will be responsible for choreographing musical numbers and teaching movement skills to large groups of children ages 7 - 13 years old. This role involves collaboration with the Director/Co-Music Director, who will also assist with note taking and classroom management during choreography sections of in-class rehearsals.

The Co-Music Director/Movement Director should have experience teaching movement, leading and facilitating performing arts programming for children, and collaborating with others. The term will culminate with a fully staged production of Shrek the Musical Jr. in our Firehall Theatre on April 17 and 18, 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties of the Co-Music Director/Movement Director will include, but are not limited to:
• With Director, cast production and schedule rehearsals
• Teach dance/movement skills and choreograph dances for children
• With Co-Music Director, teach songs and harmonies to children
• With Director, oversee tech week and performances
• Supervise high-school staff and students and ensure their safety and development

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Practical training at an advanced level in drama, dance and/or musical theatre;
• Experience in youth arts education, camp or teaching experience an asset;
• Strong leadership capabilities, and organizational and time management skills;
• Vulnerable Sector Screening;
• Ability to travel to Gananoque for Thursday and Saturday classes and tech & show dates in April 2027

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter to Allison Hess at allison@1000islandsplayhouse.com or deliver to 185 South Street, Gananoque, ON K7G 1A1.

The deadline for applications is November 29, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, so apply early to be considered first. The Thousand Islands Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis . We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please let us know

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, and INCLUSION

The Thousand Islands Playhouse is committed to increasing the representation of historically marginalized groups throughout the organization. In particular, we are prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour in our hiring practices. Those who would like to self-identify in their cover letters are welcome to do so, however it is voluntary and not required.

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Supervisor, Special Events & Sponsorships (BGC South East) 
Deadline: Until Filled
Remuneration: $30/hourly | 40hours/week

In the role of Supervisor, Special Events & Sponsorships, you will develop and implement a special events and sales plan with a goal to achieve and grow annual revenues of $2Million+. Reporting to the Director, Resource Development and Communications, you will expand partnerships and community outreach to meet and grow the organization’s operations and long-term sustainability of service. The successful candidate should be comfortable working flexible schedules for special events, including work on evenings and weekends. They should also be comfortable in a leadership role, working with a team and overseeing others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop new and nurture existing partnerships with the goal to achieve and grow annual revenue goals of $2Million+ through sponsorships, special events, partnerships, and donor engagement.
• Lead the planning, coordination, promotion, and execution of a minimum of five major special events annually, including an annual gala, golf tournament, breakfast fundraiser, and other signature fundraising events.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, vendors, logistics, sponsorship deliverables, guest experience, volunteer coordination, and event-day execution to ensure events meet established revenue and attendance objectives. BGC South East
• Develop and implement strategies to increase event revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, table sales, auctions, donations, in-kind support, and other fundraising opportunities.
• Monitor and report on fundraising and event performance, including revenue, expenses, sponsorship performance, donor retention, attendance, engagement, and return on investment, and recommend strategies for improvement.
• Develop and maintain fundraising and event calendars, project plans, budgets, prospect pipelines, and tracking systems to ensure deadlines, deliverables, and revenue targets are met.
• Lead and grow third-party and community-led fundraising initiatives, providing organizers with the tools, resources, guidance, and support needed to successfully plan and execute fundraising activities
• Develop and present customized sponsorship packages for special events, programs, facilities, and organizational assets, including prospecting, proposal development, negotiation, recognition, fulfillment, and renewal.
• Lead donor stewardship and related administrative processes, including donation processing, tax receipting, mailout campaigns, thank-you communications, donor recognition, record management, and follow-up, ensuring accurate, timely, and professional service to donors and partners.
• Lead the implementation of giving campaigns, including: ○ Monthly giving; ○ Regular mailouts and donor campaigns;
• Major gift strategy; Legacy giving plan.
•  Support the marketing plan and team, including the development of campaigns and materials to achieve fundraising and program goals aligned with the Club brand;
• Develop regular impact-focused communications and campaigns to boost the organization’s reach and support levels;
• Develop and nurture a partnership list including individual donors, small businesses, large corporations, Club families, and Club Alumni;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospects, partners, sponsors, donors, event participants, commitments, and stewardship activities within the organization’s CRM and related systems.
• Represent BGC South East professionally at community, business, networking, and fundraising events, building awareness of the organization and identifying new opportunities for engagement.
• Embrace and actively advance the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of BGC South East, while building strong relationships across departments and with BGC Clubs and partners across Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Post-secondary education in business, communications, or related fields
• Graduate degree level considered an asset; 2 BGC South East
• Past experience in fundraising and/or sales role;
• Fundraising certifications considered an asset;
• Marketing experience considered an asset;
• CPIC/Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Check; and Valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s license.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills;
• Confidence in community outreach and growing partnerships;
• High degree of professionalism, accuracy and confidentiality;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc);
• Strong self-direction and independent work skills;
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as on an individual basis;
• Seeks out learning, training and personal development opportunities;
• Adaptive to changes in schedules, projects, special events, etc.

Submit resume and cover letter indicating position applying for to the attention of: HR Coordinator at hr@bgcsoutheast.ca

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Growth & Marketing Coordinator (Substrakt)
Remuneration: $60000 – Salary
Deadline: Until Filled

Substrakt creates exceptional digital experiences for arts and cultural organizations. We work with museums, galleries, theatres and other cultural organizations across the UK, Europe and North America, helping them connect with their audiences through websites, digital products and services.

This is an early-career role combining hands-on marketing with research, data and business development. You’ll understand our markets, help deliver campaigns and connect us with organizations that could benefit from working with Substrakt.

If you enjoy writing and organizing, are curious about what makes a campaign effective and like turning research into practical ideas, we’d love to hear from you.

RESPONIBILITIES

• Help deliver our marketing: Coordinate activity across email, social media, our website and industry events, keeping content calendars, assets and approvals on track.
• Create and share content: Help write and schedule thoughtful blogs, case studies, email campaigns and social media posts that bring our work to life.
• Research our markets: Explore prospective clients, competitors and sector developments, identifying useful insights and opportunities for our products and services.
• Support new business: Build and maintain prioritised lists of target organizations and contacts, helping identify decision-makers and opportunities to start conversations.
• Support client growth: Help identify opportunities for existing clients to benefit from additional products and services, preparing research, briefings and sales materials.
• Coordinate events: Support conference appearances, sponsorships and marketing materials, alongside outreach before events and follow-up afterwards.
• Keep our data useful: Maintain accurate CRM records and help report on campaign performance and business development activity, turning findings into clear, practical insights.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Around 1 – 3 years of experience in marketing, sales or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines.
• Clear, engaging written communication and confidence adapting content for different audiences and channels.
• Confidence working with spreadsheets, data and CRM systems to keep information accurate and spot patterns.
• A curious, thoughtful approach to research, with an interest in understanding organizations and their needs.
• Clear, friendly communication and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a primarily remote team.
• Initiative and a willingness to learn, share ideas and ask for support when needed.
• Experience supporting marketing campaigns or creating content would be useful, as would familiarity with tools such as Monday.com, Mailchimp and LinkedIn.
• Experience in a B2B, SaaS or agency environment, and an interest in arts and culture, would also be welcome.

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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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Voice 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.

Job Description:

• 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

Job Requirements:

• 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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Piano 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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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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