CURRENT JOB POSTINGS

Marketing & Communications Coordinator Intern Position (The Great Lakes Museum)
Deadline: 28 April, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Renumeration: $18.75 hourly

The Great Lakes Museum seeks a Marketing and Communications Coordinator with excellent communication skills and marketing experience to lead and support a wide variety of communications and marketing projects. This position is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment while developing marketing, communications, social media and website management skills, and using creativity to amplify the profile of the Museum.

This is a full-time, 10-month internship position partly funded by Young Canada Works Building Careers in Heritage program (YCW-BCH). All applicants must meet eligibility requirements for the YCW-BCH program and will be asked to prove eligibility prior to an offer of employment.

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will support several marketing and communications activities. The intern will work closely with, and be supported by, the Visitor Experience Manager. Projects include:

  • Monitor social media channels and schedule content as per the Museum’s communications plan
  • Design and develop content to promote programs, experiences, events, special dates/occasions
  • Develop a new social media series to diversify the museum’s content and audience
  • Develop a formal tracking system for platform analytics and visitor feedback
  • Monitor and record platform analytics
  • Develop a social media and communications plan for the busy summer months to attract new audiences
  • Develop a monthly content calendar
  • Support content development and maintenance of the Museum’s website
  • Respond to phone/email enquiries such as media requests and schedule interviews as needed• Act as liaison between external media sources and Museum staff
  • Design and distribute the Museum’s monthly e-newsletter
  • Design and develop membership appeal and renewal communications
  • Take and edit photos of events and programs for promotion
  • Analyze summer marketing and communications efforts to produce an effectiveness report
  • Produce summary reports on marketing and communications reports for the Board of Directors
  • Provide technical and communications support for the Museum’s winter speakers series
  • Monitor and maintain marketing materials and update as needed
  • Attend committee meetings related to marketing and communications with community partners
  • Support special events and programming as needed
  • Candidates must be able to sit for long periods of time and navigate a set of twelve stairs as employee offices are on the second floor with no elevator access.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, qualifications or experience:

  • Excellent communication skills in written and oral English, French is an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to take initiative and be creative
  • Ability to work independently or in a small team
  • Experience in online data analysis relating to increasing viewership/evaluating effectiveness
  • Familiarity with social media management and digital content creation
  • Experience with graphic design software such as Canva
  • Experience with audio and video recording, editing and publishing
  • Experience developing marketing content such as event posters, rack cards, brochures
  • Degree or certificate in marketing, communications, digital marketing or similar; or equivalent work experience ideally in museum, arts, culture or charitable sector
  • Experience with event/promotional photography is an asset
  • Experience in web design, content writing and/or maintenance; knowledge of WordPress is considered an asset

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Junior Editor (Kingston Theatre Alliance)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21.64 - $24.00

The Performance Blog is a primary resource for audience members, artistic collaboration, critical dialogue, and theatre practitioners. Our platform consolidates events, news, artists, and organizations in the Southeastern Ontario area in an accessible and accountable manner that the region has never seen before. The writing team is looking for a Junior Editor who is passionate about the arts in Kingston and committed to questioning who and what criticism is FOR, all while building a stronger sector for live performance in the region.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Editor to edit and publish articles and other media content, such as podcasts.
  • Collaborate with the Editor to facilitate meetings with the blog team.
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as updates to the KTA website and ticket coordination.
  • Attend meetings with the leadership team to provide blog updates and collaborate on the coordination of KTA initiatives.
  • Assist in grant applications as a writer and editor.
  • Create social media content in collaboration with the Marketing Coordinator.
  • Research Kingston arts and provide publication ideas.
  • Approve publication ideas from writers that align with the KTA mission.
  • Ensure a fast turnaround for articles.
  • Represent the blog in a professional manner when attending events.

Requirements

  • Writing and editing experience.
  • Detailed-oriented, strong time management, and organizational skills.
  • Experience in a leadership role.
  • 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.
  • Experience with and knowledge of marketing practices.

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Theatre Critic (Kingston Theatre Alliance)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21.65

The Performance Blog is a primary resource for audience members, artistic collaboration, critical dialogue, and theatre practitioners. Our platform consolidates events, news, artists, and organizations in the Southeastern Ontario area in an accessible and accountable manner that the region has never seen before. Led by the Editor, the writing team is looking 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.

Responsibilities

  • Will 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., and will be dispersed with the support of the Kingston Theatre Alliance’s media organizational partners, both private and public.
  • Achieve a fast turnaround for each article.
  • Pitch ideas for blog content including potential reviews, interviews, and opinion pieces.
  • Attend weekly meetings with the Editor.
  • Represent the blog in a professional manner while attending all events.
  • Research productions, producing organizations, and individual artists to contextualize articles.

Requirements

  • Some writing experience (creative writing, writing features, writing scripts, etc. are all accepted).
  • Is detailed-oriented; strong time management and organizational skills.
  • 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.

Eligibility

These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Applicants must be aged 15-30 years old at the start of employment. They must also be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

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Associate Producer (Kick & Push Festival)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21 - $26

The Associate Producer will report to the Artistic Producer, and work alongside senior staff to ensure the successful execution of The Kick & Push Festival. This role can be done in a remote or hybrid work environment until the festival start in July, at which point the role requires being on-site in Kingston, ON until the completion of the Festival in late August.

Key Relationships

  • Contact with artists, venues, sponsors, and other partners.
  • Reports to the Artistic Producer.
  • Constant contact with other staff positions.

Responsibilities

  • Managing relationships with sponsors, partners, and visiting artists.
  • Collaborates on the writing of the final grant reports required for the 2025 season in conjunction with the Artistic Producer and Festival Administrator.
  • Assists with development of donor & sponsorship opportunities.
  • Assists the Artistic Producer with the processing of artist contracts and facility rentals.
  • Works with the Marketing Director, Festival Production Manager(s) and Board Members to ensure a master list of sponsors, volunteers and participants is kept up to date.
  • Assisting the Artistic Producer with the sourcing and managing accommodations as needed for the festival as well as meeting the needs of all contracted artists.
  • Assists the Artistic Producer with liaison with the major partners of the K&P / KTA after the partnership agreements have been signed, ensuring completion of deliverables and strengthening of relationships on both ends.
  • Assisting in grant writing and seeking new funding opportunities.
  • Attending meetings with festival stakeholders.
  • Participating in regular online team meetings in advance of and during the festival.
    Contributing to the overall success of the festival by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess experience in producing, particularly in regards to arts festivals, strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, a willingness to take on diverse tasks, proficiency in GSuite systems, ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs, and availability to work evenings and weekends when required. A valid Ontario G Driver’s License, a vehicle, boating license, and fluency in French are considered advantageous.

Timeline

Part-time in late May and June. Increasing to full-time July & August. Part-time early September for wrap-up. Evenings and weekends are required as needed, in particular during the festival dates.

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Technical Director (Kick & Push Festival)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21 - $26 hourly

The Technical Director is responsible for the procuring and management of The Kick & Push Festival’s technical requirements. As well, they oversee a team of assistant technical director positions, and work with artists to fulfill the technical needs of all Festival productions.

Key Relationships

  • Contact with artists, and venues.
  • Reports to the Artistic Producer.
  • Works alongside the Production Manager.
  • Supervises summer hires.
  • Constant contact with other staff positions.

Responsibilities

  • Keeping an inventory of the theatre's technical supplies.
  • In conjunction with the Production Manager, determining the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs necessary for events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates.
  • Overseeing and assisting productions during the load-in/load-out process.
  • Managing a team of assistant technical directors.
  • Acting as the last line of defence for technical problems.
  • Advising artists on feasibility, cost, and equipment capabilities.
  • Setting and enforcing safe-use guidelines for equipment.
  • Supervises and assists with set and stage construction and management.
  • Participating in daily meetings during the week.
  • Contributing to the overall success of the festival by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess experience in project management and technical theatre equipment, strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, a willingness to take on diverse tasks, ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs, and availability to work evenings and weekends when required. A valid Ontario G Driver’s License, a vehicle, boating licence, and fluency in French are considered advantageous.

Timeline

Part-time in late May and June. Increasing to full-time July & August. Part-time early September for wrap-up. Evenings and weekends are required as needed, in particular during the festival dates.

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2025 Festival Staff (Kick & Push Festival)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21.65 hourly

As the Kick & Push enters its eleventh year of operations, the festival is looking to hire the following short-term employees to support our summer 2025 season. The 2025 season will take place from mid-July to mid-August in Kingston, Ontario.

I. Assistant Production Manager (3)
Tasks include: Attending, scheduling, and participating in production meetings, budget creation, upkeep, and management, front of house duties, acting as a liaison between festival administration, participating artists, production, and location staff before, during and after the festival, as well as assisting the Festival Administrator when needed.

II. Assistant Technical Director (3)
Tasks include: Working with technical theatre professionals, setting, maintaining, and striking streaming as well as a/v equipment, attending production and post-production meetings as required; procuring goods and services from vendors, assisting with load-ins, load-outs, safety measures, as well as assisting the Technical Director when needed.

III. Marketing Coordinator (2)
Tasks include: Assisting in the creation of two distinct marketing plans, one for the K&P and one for the KTA, unifying and archiving all existing soft and hard copy, advertising and publicity media for K&P, working collaboratively with the productions to assist in the creation of effective marketing plans and media for their shows, collaborating with marketing and branding professionals within the Kingston community on how to best position both the K&P and KTA brands in relation to existing cultural products, managing, scheduling and positioning K&P social media, as well as devising publicity events and happenings.

Note: while each role does have their own designated portfolio and primary area of focus, there are many tasks that will be shared across roles (such as front of house duties) given the size of the Festival and nature of the work.

Eligibility
These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Applicants need to be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment period. They must also be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

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Exhibition Attendant (Agnes Etherington Art Centre)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025
Renumeration: $18

The Exhibition Attendant welcomes and orients visitors to Agnes’s offsite exhibition space, fostering an inclusive environment and supporting the smooth operation of the gallery during its opening hours. This position may also include occasionally supporting Agnes-led events and/or programs. Working to high standards of courtesy, efficiency, service and security, the Exhibition Attendant reports to the Director and receives daily work direction from the Civic Engagement, Strategic Initiatives & Impact Coordinator.

Note: The schedule for this position will require the incumbent to work evenings and weekends. This is a casual, position, with hours ranging from 5-13 per week. Effective May 30, Agnes’s offsite exhibition space will be open Thursday – Friday, 12pm-8pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 12:30-4:30pm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Exhibition Attendant supports visitor experience and gallery operations. The incumbent will:

  • Undertake day-to-day gallery operations, including opening and closing the exhibition space, tracking visitor numbers, welcoming visitors and assisting with wayfinding, and monitoring the display conditions of artwork in the exhibition
  • Interpret exhibition material for visitors in an engaging and informative way
  • Promote Agnes Reimagined and Agnes’s membership program in a concise and knowledgeable way; assist visitors with membership sign-ups through our website
  • Track and compile daily attendance statistics
  • Monitor onsite visitor activity for safety and adherence to gallery policies
  • Respond in a timely and friendly manner to visitor inquiries and concerns in person and through email
  • Assist in the staging, monitoring and take-down of special events and programs
  • Ensure exhibition area is kept tidy
  • Undertake assigned administrative tasks, and ensuring their timely and satisfactory completion

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of cultural institutions, art museums, and the visual arts
  • One year’s successful experience in a position of public interface, customer and visitor service
  • Strong interest in contemporary art and culture
  • Ability to communicate professionally with visitors and staff; in person and by email
  • Ability to provide information about exhibitions, interactive elements and programs
  • Ability to follow instructions effectively and possess excellent decision-making skills
  • Have a positive attitude and be able to work independently and part of a team
  • Be able to take initiative when problem-solving, using available resources, and work well under pressure
  • The ability to pay close attention to detail, complete work in a meticulous and accurate manner, and the ability to prioritize work effectively
  • Knowledge of French and/or other languages is an asset
  • Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening required

SPECIAL SKILLS:

  • Professional demeanour and friendly, service-oriented perspective
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) to perform attendant duties and deal with a wide variety of individuals
  • Ability to troubleshoot and to prioritize actions
  • Understanding of and respect for the ethical codes and professional, confidentiality and security protocols of the art gallery environment
  • First aid training is an asset

DECISION MAKING:

  • Responds to general inquiries and makes decisions to redirect or refer to more senior staff if necessary
  • Discerns and refers sensitive issues to senior staff and/or other Queen’s services in a timely and effective manner

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Life Drawing Models (Artist Joanne Gervais
Deadline: Rolling
Renumeration: $75 Honorarium & Gift of Artworks Created

10:30am to 2:30pm (minus one hour for lunch, supplied)

Posing typically consists of gestures and one long study but is adapted to suit the model. The group has been working with models for over 30 years and has a lot of experience with both experienced models and those new to life drawing classes.

Models can pose draped, undraped, in costume, regalia and theme. Models who have posed during past sessions include musicians, dancers, trades people, athletes, cosplay including marvel, Disney, fantasy, goth, horror, and historical reenactors, Vikings, Iron Sword Fencers, Drag, Star Wars, Pirates, Town Criers, Politicians, Military, Celtic dancers and warriors, etc.

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