Company: Culture Days

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 24 May 2025 06:54:11 GMT

Job description: This position is for a 6-month contract from June – November 2025
Full-time hours (35 hrs/wk), June – August
Part-time (20-25 hrs/wk), September – NovemberJob Description
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts, culture, heritage, and creativity. In 2024, over 5 million people—14% of the population in Canada—participated in more than 4,000 arts and culture experiences across 350+ communities nationwide. These events were presented by over 1,500 organizers and delivered in over 40 languages. The Communications Coordinator is an essential role in driving awareness and engagement to this country-wide effort that promotes barrier-free arts experiences for the public and fosters year-round support for artists and organizations.Working closely with the Community Engagement & Programs Manager and Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator will contribute to the creation and management of communication campaigns and social media content, playing a key role in making marketing materials including social media graphics and other digital assets. The Coordinator will oversee Culture Days National’s communications platforms, including social media, newsletters, and in-house advertising campaigns, while also assisting with developing web content, webinars, and resources for the Culture Days network.This position is ideal for a candidate prepared to primarily work remotely, with select in-person work days and meetings taking place in Downtown Toronto. Candidates from outside Toronto or outside Ontario are still encouraged to apply.Primary areas of responsibility include:

• Planning and producing integrated communications campaigns;
• Developing, managing and monitoring Culture Days social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and LinkedIn;
• Managing the Culture Days National monthly newsletter and assisting in its design and distribution;
• Support the creation and promotion of Culture Days-produced content, such as digital toolkits, infographics, blogs, webinars, and other resources;
• Contribute to resource development and gathering funding and network opportunities;
• Assisting in the planning and execution of the Culture Days marketing and media campaigns, including PR efforts and government communications;
• Designing and producing in-house graphics and digital media assets to support campaigns and initiatives;
• Writing and copy-editing for the Culture Days website;
• Contributing to preparing internal and external reports, summaries, and materials.

Why you should work with us:

• Gain experience in a not-for-profit work environment by collaborating closely with the team, including senior staff, agency partners, and industry experts.
• The opportunity to form and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of people and organizations working in the arts and culture sector;
• Gain a practical understanding of the arts and culture sector across provinces by monitoring communications and social campaigns from partners across regions;
• Hands-on experience in coordinating a major national marketing and communication campaign;
• Flexible and positive workplace where your creative ideas and contributions will be valued;
• Gaining a grasp of project planning and event management;
• Accessing wide and diverse networking opportunities;
• Getting a broad and in-depth introduction to the national culture sector;
• Working with a great collaborative team!

This position is a 6-month contract for a Communications Coordinator from June to November 2025, with full-time hours (35 hrs/wk) from June to August and part-time hours (20-25 hrs/wk) from September to November. The role supports Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture in Canada, engaging over 5 million participants and 1,500 organizers annually.

Key responsibilities include:

– Planning and executing communication campaigns.
– Managing social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn) and the monthly newsletter.
– Creating promotional content and digital resources.
– Assisting with marketing, PR, and government communications campaigns.
– Designing graphics and web content, as well as writing for the website.

The role is primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings in Downtown Toronto. Ideal candidates will gain valuable experience in the arts and culture sector, working collaboratively with a diverse team and various stakeholders. This position offers networking opportunities and a comprehensive introduction to the national culture sector.