Summer Programs and Events Assistant (Tett Centre)
Remuneration: $19/hour
Deadline: 8 July 2025 | 11:59 PM

Job Description

The successful candidate selected for this position will help plan, prepare, and facilitate summer programming, events, and initiatives that reflect the Tett Centre’s Vision, Mission, and Mandate, including:

• Cultural awareness programs such as Culture Creativity Series, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities, Culture Days programming
• Initiatives related to the Tett Centre’s 10th anniversary event
• Tett Summer Pop Up event
• Support for drop-in and registered programming for families and tourists

Other responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with our resident artists and arts organizations
• Organizing and executing the filming and digital sharing of programming and events for the community
• Summer camp support (partnership with Queen'sU)
• Tours for visitors
• Outreach to new audiences

The successful candidate for this position will represent the Tett Centre for welcoming tourists to our heritage building and will be expected to learn the history of the building in order to share with visitors.

Job Requirements

• EDUCATION LEVEL
  • Post-Secondary (preferred)
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Able to work independently and as an effective team member in a cooperative manner with all members of staff, resident organization members, resident artists, and volunteers
  • Exceptional proficiency in both written and verbal communication in English, along with outstanding interpersonal abilities; an additional language is considered an asset
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite desktop applications with high attention to detail
  • An artistic and/or creative flair, and interest in arts program creation
  • Knowledge, interest, and/or experience in supporting and facilitating IIDEA best-practices in the Arts and Culture Sector regarding programs and events
  • Capacity to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and flexible environment
  • Exceptional proficiency in customer service and interacting with the public

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Music Foundations Teaching Artist (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: $30-$35/hour
Deadline: Until Filled

SUMMARY

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 each of the older groups to support note reading and other elements of theory required in Strings and Choir classes. Training and team preparation begins on September 3rd, 2025.

Programming with students begins late September/early October. 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, and note reading. Orff xylophones and other hand percussion instruments are available for use. Prepare lesson plans to align with curriculum, learning priorities, timelines and concert goals. Make music arrangements and prepare parts as needed. Expect to teach 6-8 lessons/week. The 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: Ensure classrooms are left clean, equipment is cleaned up, and furniture restored to correct places each day

REQUIRED

• 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 behaviour exceptionalities an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening

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Choir Teaching Artist (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: $30-$35/hour
Deadline: Until Filled

SUMMARY

As a Choir Teaching Artist joining our Saint Thomas More School site, you will work with a team of 2 others to introduce the magic of music and musical skill development to students in grades 2-6. You will teach students at all levels in the program, sometimes in small groups (10-15), and at least once/week in “tutti choir” (approx. 30-35). Team training and preparation begins on September 3rd, 2025. Programming with students begins late September/early October.

The Choir Teaching Artist will be a lively and engaging musician/educator whose specialization is Vocal and General Music. 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 using a student-centered and fun pedagogical approach focusing on proper vocal development, pitch matching, music fundamentals and beginner vocal harmonies (when appropriate). Prepare lesson plans to align with curriculum, learning priorities, timelines and concert goals. Make music arrangements and prepare parts as needed. Expect to teach 6-8 lessons/week. The remaining site time will be in support of other Teaching Artists and program needs.
• Recruitment: participate in all aspects of student recruitment presentations
• 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 snacks and break times; model the principles and philosophy of Sistema Kingston in all activities
• Attend regular Sistema Kingston team meetings
• Space: Ensure classrooms are left clean, equipment is cleaned up, and furniture restored to correct places each day

REQUIRED

• Demonstrated proficiency in singing, and ability to read and arrange music
• Choral conducting experience
• 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 behaviour exceptionalities an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening

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Administrative and Communications Coordinator (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: Salary Grade 06 Review Salary Information Here
Deadline: 3 July 2025 – DEADLINE EXTENDED

Summary

Based at the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University, Sistema Kingston is an intensive after-school outreach program that focuses on positive social development through the pursuit of musical excellence. Using the Venezuelan El Sistema as its model, Sistema Kingston emphasizes inclusivity and teamwork, builds personal persistence, and fosters creativity and personal responsibility in all its activities. Sistema Kingston seeks an energetic self-starter who believes in the transformational power of music education and wants to support access for students by making the program the best it can be. Reporting to the Director, the Administrative and Communications Coordinator will support the smooth running of program-wide and school-specific activities. The schedule for this position is 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours/week).

The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work occasional evenings and / or weekends, according to program or area needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination: Act as front-line resource and contact person. Screen phone calls and visitors, respond to client requests. Provide triage and recommend resources as required.
• Data Management: Maintain and update digital and hard copy filing structure; regular accurate data entry; manage confidential information; ensure all student and TA paperwork is complete; update inventory stock after events; keep storage areas organized and well labelled; maintain and update photo bank for families to access, ensuring all permissions are accurate; Triage photos for newsletters and reports.
• Administrative: Create and update forms, information documents/handbooks, attendance sheets, calendars; photocopying and printing; order/purchase program supplies; deliver paperwork and supplies to schools; take minutes at team meetings. Research and/or synthesize answers to questions and solve administrative problems within guidelines. Produce financial reports to assist Director in budget planning and allocation.
• Event Support: logistics planning, book venues, arrange student transportation, catering/food, permission forms, special needs arrangements, collect information and make printed programs for concerts, event clean-up, etc. Provide post-event support including outreach via surveys, collecting and tracking data, preparing post-event analysis, sharing photos and videos. Assists with event budget planning, allocation by generating and preparing background data and spreadsheets.
• Communications: Visit each school regularly during program hours to capture content for social media. Coordinate social media accounts; create and manage digital content calendar; design and create graphics for online and printed materials; Draft communications for events; manage communications with external program partners and families to facilitate student pathways.
• Website: Coordinate the content of program website, including content, layout, and links, following Queen’s style. Identify content requiring updates, work with relevant office to update website content. Make recommendations to keep the websites current, interesting and an accurate resource for internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as delegated in support of the program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three-year post-secondary program or Three-Year Bachelor Degree, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated research, writing and editing experience for print, web and social media.
• Several years of demonstrated successful administrative experience in an office/service environment required, preferably in a post-secondary environment
• Experience creating and using spreadsheets and database applications, as well as an ability to learn new software.
• Knowledge of current and an aptitude to learn new software applications (Web Content Management systems and social media platforms, digital media editing software) would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of University structure and financial /computing systems such as PeopleSoft would be considered an asset.
• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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XR Producer (Single Thread Theatre)
Deadline: Until Filled
Remuneration: $13,000 – $14,000

About the job

We’re looking for a producer to support Single Thread Theatre Company’s XR projects, mainly including the Performance and XR (PXR) 2026 conference, an annual hybrid event that takes place in VR and in-person across Canada. The conference brings together artists and technologists to discuss and share all things related to XR (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality)performance. The ideal candidate will have experience producing in theatre or digital media. No previous experience in XR is necessary, just an interest in learning!

This is a managerial role, which will be shared by the successful candidate and the current XR Producer, Stephanie Fung. You will work in tandem with Stephanie Fung (XR Producer) and Justine Katarenchuk (Events & Operations Manager) under the supervision of Liam Karry (Executive Producer). You will oversee a small team who will work to bring the conference and its associated programs to life in February 2026. You will be trained to work at the intersection of XR and live performance, on a national scale.

This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program and Single Thread Theatre Company.

Responsibilities will include:

• PLANNING: Working with the Single Thread team to establish project timelines, goals, and benchmarks, and communicating these out to the team;
• EXECUTION: Ensuring that each phase of PXR planning goes smoothly, including call for proposals, media outreach, announcements, initiatives, application selection, launch, registration, onboarding, debrief, archiving and project wrap-up;
• CURATION: Working with the producing team and steering committee to accept applications for conference presenters, reaching out to potential presenters, and curating PXR2026;
• PARTNERSHIP: Sourcing and creating new sponsorships and partnerships, as well as caring for Single Thread's relationships with organizational and artistic partners;
• FUNDING: Researching possible funding streams, grant writing for upcoming initiatives;
• MANAGEMENT: Assisting in the hiring of production teams, overseeing a team and giving them the support they need to reach the organization’s goals;
• ADMINISTRATION: Creating and executing contracts, tracking payments, and onboarding new artists and staff;
• BUDGETING: Working with the producing team to create and manage the budget;
• MEETINGS: Coordinating regular team meetings and attending and presenting at quarterly steering committee meetings;
• EVENTS: Providing live support during digital and in-person events;
• COMMUNICATION: Overseeing the marketing and outreach plan, executing some social media content creation and posting;
• COMMUNITY: Representing Single Thread at meetings and events, welcoming guests, and stewarding the Single Thread XR community
• REPRESENT: Acting as a project representative in the enforcement of Single Thread’s anti-harassment policy;

Qualifications

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period (as per Canada Summer Jobs funding requirements).
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience producing theatre, digital media, or events. Experience with virtual events and/or events in the arts or tech sector is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write for different audiences.
• Able to work well independently and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Google Suite.
• Content creation skills are strongly valued.
• Existing relationships with Canadian artists and arts, media, and technology organizations is an asset.
• Passion for and/or a creative practice rooted in immersive theatre and/or XR is a strong asset.

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Marketing/Comms Manager (Single Thread Theatre)
Deadline: Until Filled
Remuneration: $18.00–$22.00/hour

About the position

As the Marketing/Comms Manager, you will work closely with the Single Thread team to plan, produce, and oversee the execution of all communications activities, including media materials, event promotion, website content, and social media platforms.

You will work with the XR Producers to manage the Single Thread brand across all platforms and you will be the primary contact person for all branding initiatives during the 2025/2026 season.

This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program.

This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program.

Responsibilities will include:

•  Develop and execute the social media marketing plan and calendar for PXR2026 with Producers.
• Create and schedule content for Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter), including graphics, reels, stories, and posts.
• Generate and distribute a Single Thread newsletter, aiming to grow the subscriber base.
• Implement a content review system with Producers prior to posting.
• Use Single Thread email for all communications and maintain project files on Google Drive.
• Provide necessary equipment (excluding a Meta Quest 2 headset, which is supplied).
• Attend weekly meetings and marketing check-ins to report progress.
• Assist in testing event tools as required.
• Contribute to the audience attendance strategy for PXR2026, focusing on three in-person venues.
• Be available full-time during the conference to capture content for social media.
• Attend and photograph for key events and daily check-ins, including the tech day and in-person presentations.
• Ensure all documents, images, marketing plans, and content are finalized and submitted.
• Uphold Single Thread’s Code of Conduct and act as a positive ambassador for PXR
• Liaise with partners and perform other reasonable duties as required.
• This is a position with flexible working hours and regular online communication and periodic in-person meetings.

Qualifications

•  Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period (as per Canada Summer Jobs funding requirements).
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience in event marketing and communications is an asset.
• Experience with virtual events, events in the arts or tech sector, and social media management is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write for different audiences.
• Able to work well independently and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva.
• Skills in Photoshop are considered an asset.
• Content creation skills are strongly valued.
• Existing relationships with Canadian media is an asset.
• Passion for and/or a creative practice rooted in immersive theatre and/or XR is a strong asset.

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Education Assistant, Special Projects (Agnes)
Remuneration: $20/hour
Deadline: 29 June 2025 | 11:59 PM

Description

The Education Assistant, Special Projects will play an important role in developing children’s digital programming and supporting ongoing educational offering such as school programs. The Education Assistant will work closely with the Program Coordinator and the Digital Development Coordinator to develop a comprehensive proposal for a “digital kids’ education space”. This initiative aims to establish a robust digital presence for children’s programming, fostering creativity and accessibility through online platforms. With the supervision of Agnes staff, the intern may collaborate with local artists, educators, and digital specialists to research and draft a thematic structure and content for the digital project.

Additionally, the Education Assistant will support ongoing education programs such as the training of docents who lead in-person school programs and will provide administrative support for the scheduling, delivery and evaluation of school

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

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Recently graduated with 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 experiences 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), remote meeting software (Zoom), 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 Vulnerable Sector Check.

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Box Office Assistant (Isabel Bader Centre)
Remuneration: $18.00/hour
Deadline: 29 June 2025 | 11:59 PM.

Job Description:

The Box Office Assistant is responsible for completing ticket transactions and ensuring patron satisfaction through knowledge of events and programming at the Isabel and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities Include:

• Greet customers with a positive and friendly demeanour. Assist guests by providing information, answering questions, and processing requests.
• Complete all aspects of ticket sales, including processing transactions, maintaining patron database, printing tickets, preparing package and will call orders, processing waitlists, and contacting patrons via phone and email as needed.
• Responsibly handle cash, Point of Sale (POS) system, reconciling floats and reporting.
• Respond appropriately to patron needs, addressing issues and inquiries with professionalism and accuracy, and escalating to the Senior Box Office Assistant or Box Office Coordinator when needed.
• Complete Box Office opening and closing procedures.
• Contribute to the team dynamic by assisting coworkers and helping to develop and maintain a positive work environment.
• Be an Ambassador for the Isabel.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1+ years of related work experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• A passion for the arts and the programming at the Isabel.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team setting.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers.
• Basic Math skills.
• Basic computer skills. Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is an asset.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Successful applicants will be required to take Queen’s online Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
• Act (AODA), Payment Card Industry (PCI), Data Security Standard (DSS), and First Aid Certification.

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Front of House Assistant (Isabel Bader Centre)
Remuneration: $17.50/hour
Deadline: 29 June 2025 | 11:59 PM.

Job Description:

Front of House Assistants will work events at the Isabel in various roles such as ushers, coat check attendants, and event setup runners. Exceptional performance may lead to opportunities to work as merchandise attendants.

Responsibilities Include:

• Acting as an Ambassador for the Isabel
• Demonstrating knowledge of the Isabel's season performances
• Enforcing Isabel policies assertively, professionally, and courteously
• Checking/scanning tickets and seating patrons
• Greeting and assisting patrons
• Assisting with event setup and strike
• Setting up tables and parking lot signage weighing up to 18 kg (40 lbs.)
• Checking coats
• Leading safe evacuations in case of emergency
• Being familiar with the building and diverse events/programming
• Assisting patrons in need of First Aid and CPR
• Handling cash, POS systems, filling forms, and reconciling floats (merchandise attendant)

Required Qualifications:

• Customer service skills with 1+ years of related work experience
• Strong problem-solving skills, proactive approach, and ability to work independently
• Friendly, approachable, professional, and positive disposition
• Passion for the arts and programming at the Isabel
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer and internet skills, with the ability to regularly receive and respond to emails
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time
• First Aid/CPR certification (note date of expiration), a course will be provided if required
• Successful applicants will be required to take Queen’s online Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
• Act (AODA), diversity, and cybersecurity courses
• Cash handling experience is an asset

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Life Drawing Models (Artist Joanne Gervais) 
Deadline: Rolling
Remuneration: $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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