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Location: Toronto, ON

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Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:58:23 GMT

Job description: Hours per week and Schedule of Work (Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19): 35 hours per week.Temporary Full Time position with an expected date of September 11, 2026.JOB SUMMARY:
To develop and execute live and virtual events for the library’s premier event venue, the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, as well as other special internal and external events across the system. The successful candidate will come with fresh ideas, a strong network of contacts in the literary and cultural world, and the ability to take a leadership role in the creation of world class programming in a variety of genres and on a variety of platforms. He/she will also extend the reach, scope and accessibility of the Library’s programming through multichannel and digital delivery.DUTIES:
Under the general direction of the Manager, Cultural and Special Event Programming, the position is responsible for:

• Producing live in-person and virtual events for the Appel Salon and other select TPL venues as well as other digital content. This includes:
• Conceiving, developing, and executing top tier literary, cultural and ideas-based programming
• Finding and booking talent for programs, including panellists and moderators for events on issues of topical interest
• Structuring the events so that they are dynamic, engaging and interactive
• Researching ideas, crafting talent and stakeholder communications, creating agendas, script writing and briefing notes, and co-ordinating digital assets
• Ensuring a welcoming and accessible atmosphere at live events, including delivery of opening remarks as needed, and dealing with crowd control
• Co-ordinating aand supervising event support staff for successful execution of programs

• Overseeing shooting, editing, digitizing and packaging of live events to extend audience reach, and promote library programming
• Creating and producing unique and value-added content to extend access and promote programs across multi channels, including video, pod casting and web streaming
• Employing innovative engagement/interactive strategies for building community and audience on web and social media platforms
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of programs in the context of the Library’s broader strategic goals
• Developing strategic, integrated marketing plans around programming across multiple channels
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with other cultural institutions, publishers and vendors to deliver and promote quality programs
• Evaluating and reporting on all facets of events, including host and guest performance, and audience numbers
• Maintaining relationships with media to build and maintain the image of the library, specifically with regard to the library’s program offerings. May act as a media spokesperson for the library
• Writing copy for speeches, media releases, welcoming remarks, fact sheets other reports as required
• Keeping abreast of new trends in programming at other libraries and cultural institutions

The position is for a Temporary Full Time role with 35 hours per week, starting on September 11, 2026. The job involves developing and executing live and virtual events for the library’s Appel Salon and other venues. Responsibilities include creating top-tier programming, booking talent, overseeing event execution, producing digital content, and engaging with audiences through various platforms. The role also involves collaborating with internal stakeholders, establishing partnerships, evaluating event performance, and maintaining media relationships. The candidate must stay updated on programming trends in libraries and cultural institutions. Schedule of work is subject to change according to Article 19.