Communications and Marketing Coordinator (Queen's University - Agnes Etherington Art Gallery)
Remuneration: $60,775.00 - $74,105.00/yearly
Deadline: 13 March 2026 - DEADLINE EXTENDED

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator is an energetic, creative thinker who shapes and implements comprehensive communications, marketing, and promotional plans for the Agnes Etherington Art Centre (AGNES), a leading public, university art museum. Reporting to the Director and Curator, and working closely with administrative and artistic program staff, the Communications and Marketing Coordinator ensures effective internal communications and external promotion of AGNES’s programs and achievements. Responsibilities encompass public and media relations, traditional and digital media including advertising, social media, e-communications and targeted marketing campaigns, coordination of print and electronic newsletters, and website management. Always sensitive to the role and mission of the art museum, the Communications and Marketing Coordinator shapes an astute communication, marketing and promotional program that engages diverse audiences locally and globally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Annually identify, develop, and implement a comprehensive and innovative marketing and communications plan that enhances AGNES’s profile, brand, and outreach locally, nationally, and globally, and reaches key audiences for programs.
• Manage, forecast, and track marketing and promotional in-budget delivery. Codes invoices for payment and general account administration.
• Research and maintain awareness of evolving trends and best practices in communications and marketing, including regulatory compliance regarding accessibility, privacy, and security.
• Recommend new strategic promotion and communication initiatives to develop engagement across AGNES’s multiple publics, stakeholders, and constituents.
• Research and recommend alternative promotional tools—artist-driven materials, AGNES swag, posters, stickers, etc.—and support the production of AGNES-specific merchandise and onsite signage, consistent with AGNES branding.
• Work with senior staff to research, recommend, write, edit, and proofread content of internal and external program communications, ensuring their effectiveness and support for the integrity of AGNES. Sustain awareness of and work with sensitivity across all gallery program streams and constituencies.
• Manage publicity with imagination, accuracy, and aesthetic acuity, working closely with gallery staff and contract designers in support of the AGNES’s presence as a leading public, university art museum, and ensuring consistency across all promotional platforms.
• Respond to external inquiries, acting as media liaison and a public-facing contact for AGNES. Research or develop answers to questions, referring complex issues to senior staff as necessary.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with media contacts, journalists, opinion-makers, social-influencers, art publications, list-serves, and other key stakeholders, developing promotional partnerships as appropriate, and proactively pursuing collaboration with Queen’s Communications and Alumni Relations, City of Kingston and Tourism Kingston and other community organizations and regional businesses.
• Maintain multiple, up-to-date contact lists and coordinate timely information distribution of marketing material, e-blasts, newsletters, and targeted member communications that support programs, exhibitions, and special projects, oversee strategic communications to increase participation in all AGNES activities.
• Edit and coordinate print and electronic newsletters. Writing of some content, as required.
• Maintain, manage, and develop AGNES’s website and customer relations management software as a meaningful communications vehicle, engagement tool, and documentation repository, and manage social media platforms, including timely release, appropriate messaging, and data tracking and analysis.
• Work closely with Queen’s Information Technology Services and external web developers to streamline and troubleshoot various web-based platforms, plug-ins and monitor for security and accessibility compliance.
• Draft communications and prepare images for reports, proposals, and media releases, for general and specialized use and audiences in accordance with AGNES style-guide.
• Work with AGNES curatorial and programming staff and liaise and book freelance photographers and videographers to create and manage an inventory of high-quality images and videos that document gallery programs for a variety of uses in promotions, proposals, grant applications, fundraising and reporting.
• Ensure AGNES’s compliance with regards to funder and partnership acknowledgement, including logo placements and credit information.
• Work closely with AGNES administrative staff and programming and digital development coordinators to support registration and events.
• Track and report on media coverage and maintain an archive of such coverage.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree or three-year post-secondary degree in Visual Studies, Cultural Studies Fine Art, Communications, Marketing, Design, or a related creative discipline.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in a customer-focused communications environment.
• Superior computer skills, and awareness of current and emerging technologies and effective user interface design. Command of Microsoft Office suite, website architecture, Mailchimp, social media platforms and Adobe Creative Suite or other design software, including Canva.
• Experience with WordPress, Vimeo, YouTube, social media scheduling applications and other media-based platforms, including compliance with and overseeing accessibility functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural institutions, art museums, and the visual arts.
• Proven proficiency with the English language, both written and verbal. Knowledge of French and/or other languages is an asset.
• Experience writing and editing in a variety of formats, including print and social media.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination or education and experience.

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Onboard: Tour Guide (Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises & Trolleys)
Remuneration: $19.05/hourly
Deadline: 8 April 2026

Job Description: As a Tour Guide you will contribute to an outstanding guest experience at Kingston Destination Group: as part of the Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises/Kingston Trolley Tours team. Tour Guides are responsible for developing a unique story telling experience and must work both independently and as part of a team on board our vessels/vehicles.

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude and approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in other languages is an asset.
• The ability to perform in front of and engage the audience routinely.
• Background in or passion for history is an asset.
• Background/experience in theatre is an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Memorize a written script and continuously evolve storytelling technique.
• Develop and continually improve skills as a storyteller, conveying rich, engaging oral stories.
• Learn and convey detailed and accurate information about Kingston, including the city’s history, attractions and current events.
• Supplement live music with additional information delivered via a headset microphone.
• Use electronic communications and audio equipment, including sound levels on board and other computerized equipment.
• Interact with guests from all over the world, anticipating their needs and ensuring they have the best experience possible in our destination.

As we head into Fall, this role will expand to assist Kingston Trolley Tours with the 'Ghost & Mystery' storytelling experience. Casual, contract position, offering up to 15 hours/per week. Weekend availability/evening shifts required.

Responsibilities:

• Dress up in costume/act out a character: one of Kingston's famous ghostly figures.
• Ensure a safe and entertaining experience onboard at all times.
• Work outside in various weather conditions

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School Photographer (Edge Imaging)
Remuneration: $19.00 - $21.00/hourly
Deadline: Until Filled

The school photographer will travel to various schools to conduct school photo day sessions. The photographer will be required to photograph both children and adults. The successful candidate must be a motivated individual who is enthusiastic about photography and is customer service oriented.

What you will focus on

• Photograph a variety of subjects both children and adults individually or in groups
• Setup and break down professional photography equipment
• Coordinate the photo session day at the school to ensure an efficient day
• Address a variety of school administrator, teacher and students’ requests
• Training to become a professional photographer will be provided
• Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

• Photography experience not required, but preferred
• Strong customer focus and organization skills
• Ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities
• Experience working with children is an asset
• Experience working in retail and customer service is an asset
• Successful candidates require reliable car with the ability to carry professional photographic equipment. A valid driver’s license and car insurance is required
• As this position involves working with children in a school setting, the successful applicants must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
  Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

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Art Instructor (ArtNoise)
Remuneration: $40/hour
Deadline: Until Filled

Art Noise is having an open call for new instructors to teach classes and workshops in our new studio classroom! We are looking for instructors of all mediums to join our teaching roster.

Instructors are a casual, contract position with flexible hours based on scheduled classes, and are paid $40/hour plus up to an hour paid for set-up and/or clean-up. Instructors are also eligible for up to 25% off at Art Noise during their teaching contract.

Interested applicants are asked to send a summary of experience and examples of work to Tori at education@artnoise.ca

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Draped & Undraped Models (ArtNoise)
Remuneration: $22/hour
Deadline: Rolling

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