Visual Art - Toronto, Canada - Pride Toronto

Pride Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Visual Art & Events Coordinator

Full-time, Seasonal

35/week, $25.82/h

To begin immediately until July

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Who are we?

Pride Toronto is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to support our communities in the pursuit of our unequivocal rights to be known, be heard, be understood, be accepted, be respected, and to celebrate the beauty of who we are.

Uniting and empowering people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, the annual Pride Toronto Festival has become a major Canadian Arts and Cultural Event and the largest Pride celebration in North America.

Pride Toronto showcases Toronto on the world stage with diversity, inclusion and vibrant creativity.

Why Join Pride Toronto?
Pride Toronto continues a legacy that is deeply intertwined with the rich, progressive history of Toronto's queer community.

From a small gathering of dedicated activists fighting for their right to love and be seen to the vibrant celebration it knows today, Pride Toronto has been a long time in the making.

You will be part of the ever-growing team to bring Pride to Toronto in every beautiful form that Pride takes

In addition, Pride Toronto offers:

Be part of a highperforming team where Pride is their passion and continuing to benefit the Pride Movement in Toronto
The ability to maintain a worklife balance with the flexibility to take midday appointments and flexhours
Participate in hardskill development workshops as well as lunch and learns
Access to leadership and growth opportunities as the company grows

What will you be doing as the Visual Art & Events Coordinator?

You will have the unique and rare opportunity to help bring aspects of Pride Toronto's programming to the next level.

Working directly with the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing the following programs; Major Cultural Events, Affiliate Events and Visual Art.

Through these programs, you will aid in the curation of Pride Month and showcase the diversification of our communities all month long.

Other responsibilities include:

Assisting in the curation and implementation of all visual arts programming with oversight from the Director of Operations
Oversee the registration process for major cultural partners and affiliate events
Coordinate all administrative pieces related to contracts for delegated programs and artists
Act as the main point of contact for all program participants and answer all inquiries
Work with external stakeholders to identify partnerships, new opportunities for Pride Toronto and aid in increasing safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ communities
Create solicitation and outreach materials to advertise delegated programs
Oversee all elements of administration for delegated programs
Ensure that all information is updated regularly in Pride Toronto's data management software
Think creatively and strategically to ensure that all designated programs reflect Pride Toronto communities. This involves doing regular outreach to various communities to ensure that groups are aware of opportunities with Pride Toronto
Assist in creating rules and regulations for delegated programs.
Be part of any planning meetings and lead the execution of Pride Toronto's art projects that may vary from year to year.
Facilitate debrief meetings with delegated stakeholders
Assist in the production and execution of Pride Toronto events as delegated by the Director of Operations
Identify venue spaces throughout the City of Toronto for possible collaboration
Assist the Director of Operations with general administrative tasks as delegated
Assist with festival delivery and ensure any assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner

What are we looking for?
Qualifications and skills required of the role.

Visual art experience is preferred
2+ years experience planning events with strong improvisation, strategic planning and problemsolving
Nonprofit experience is an asset
Lived experience working with 2SLGBTQ communities
Works well in team environments
Festival experience is an asset

Our Application and Hiring Process:

January 2, 2023 :
Applications Close

January 12-13, 2023 : Interview Period

As soon as possible:
Anticipated Start Date

Deadline to Apply:
January 2nd, 2023 at 6:00 pm EST.

We look forward to hearing from you Stay Proud, Stay Safe.

Job Type:
Contract

Salary:
$25.82 per hour