Employment
Employment Opportunities
Stay up to date with the latest news from imagineNATIVE by signing up for our newsletter or connecting with us on social media! You can also explore career options on our external opportunities page.
Box Office Coordinator
Reporting to the Box Office Manager and the Operations Manager, the Box Office Coordinator is responsible for assisting in building the internal structure of the Festival Box Office and its execution on site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting in building of the 2025 Festival Ticket Platform, Elevent, with help from the Operations Manager and the Box Office Manager
- Collaborate with all departments to help them manage their ticket holds, allocations, packages, discounts, and other needs for organizations or school groups
- Prepare, set up & test all Box office gear in collaboration with Operations Manager, Box Office Manager, and Front of House Lead
- Be part of the on-site Box Office Team
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term contract: April 1, 2025 – June 20, 2025 (35 hours per week)
- Compensation rate: $23.15/hour
- Application Deadline: March 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Box Office Coordinator.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Front of House Coordinator
The Front of House Coordinator works closely with the Lead Production Coordinator and the Operations Manager to ensure a smooth in-cinema experience. The Front of House Coordinator is responsible for the Front of House team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organization of all Front of House needs for the venue, including updating paperwork, and any and all supplies needed.
- Loading in and out of all Front of House-related needs to the screening venue (Tiff Lightbox + Fort York)
- Responsible for the operation of Festival screening venues at TIFF Lightbox, including cinemas and public spaces (to accommodate queues, entry and exit)
- Coordinate and ensure smooth operation of Front of House
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term contract: May 5, 2025 to June 20, 2025 (35 hours/week)
- Compensation rate: $24/hour
- Must be available in person, in Toronto, during the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (June 3-8)
- Application Deadline: April 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Front of House Coordinator.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Box Office Assistant
The Box Office Assistant will report to the Lead Box Office Coordinator and the Operations Manager and will assist in the implementation of the imagineNATIVE on-site box office at the TIFF Lightbox. Experience in ticketing and working with Elevent is an asset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learning imagineNATIVE On-site Box Office system in collaboration with the Lead Box Office Coordinator
- Prep, set up and test all Front of House and Box office gear in collaboration with the Lead Box Office Coordinator (Scanners, Printers, etc)
- Pulling ticket lists for the Events team for non cinema events
- Support any volunteers issued for ticket pickup
Additional Details:
- Independent Contractor to be invoiced to imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
- $23.15/ hour
- Must be available in person in Toronto
- Application Deadline: May 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Box Office Assistant.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Front of House Assistant
All Front of House Assistants will report directly to the Front of House Coordinator and the Operations Manager. They will help run a cinema venue at the TIFF Lightbox.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Front of House intake volunteers
- Troubleshooting ticketing issues with the Box Office Manager
- Managing lines + expectations of Guests, Artists, and Patrons
- Liasoning with TIFF projectionists and the imagineNATIVE Lead Production Coordinator to start screenings and monitor Q&A’s
Additional Details:
- Independent contract: June 1, 2025 to June 8, 2025
- $23.15/hour
- Must be available in person, in Toronto, during the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (June 3-8)
- imagineNATIVE is hiring 4 Front of House Assistants
- Application Deadline: May 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Front of House Assistant.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Festival Assistant
The Festival Assistant is responsible for the general administrative needs of the organization including support + logistics of the Festival. A direct report to the operations manager, the festival assistant, ensures all administrative tasks and needs are met in a timely manner that is in line with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Office administrative duties including: arranging courier and shipping services, post office mail outs, ordering Office supplies and technical equipment
- Oversee incoming general inquiries via info email and general phone line and maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality;
- Work with Guest Services to accredit Festival Delegates;
- Oversee and care take for Festival Health Support workers, Elders and Cultural Advisor(s) including being the lead contact for the organization, creating schedules, providing assistance and handling requests
Additional Details:
- Fixed Term Contract
- May 12 – June 1, 2025 | 24 hours per week
- June 2-8, 2025 | 35 hours per week
- $23.15/hour
- Must be available in person at the imagineNATIVE office (401 Richmond Street W)
- Application Deadline: May 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Festival Assistant.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Accessibility Coordinator
Reporting to the Operations Manager and the Associate Director, the Accessibility Coordinator is responsible for researching, implementing, and communicating the ways we can provide better access to our festival content. This includes organizing and booking ASL interpreters for our live events, coordinating accessible online tools, and providing training to staff and volunteers on accessible tools and resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Booking ASL interpreters for special events and select screenings
- Acting as the main point of contact for ASL interpreters
- Be present on site at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival for ASL interpreters and other contractors
- Monitoring the accessibility@imagineNATIVE.org email
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term contract: May 12- June 20, 2025 (21 hours/ week)
- $23.15/hour
- Must be available in person, in Toronto, during the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (June 3-8)
- Application Deadline: May 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Accessibility Coordinator.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Production Assistant
All Production Assistants will report directly to the Lead Production Coordinator and the Operations Manager. They will assist in the production elements of a venue during the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. Live sound experience is an asset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Point person for tech checks with venue staff
- Assisting with or acting as stage management for smooth run of intros & q&a’s
- Managing all on screen content during imagineNATIVE Industry Days
- Running sound for up to 4 handheld mics
Additional Details:
- Independent contract: June 1, 2025 to June 8, 2025
- $23.15/hour
- Must be available in person, in Toronto, during the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (June 3-8)
- imagineNATIVE is hiring 2 Production Assistants
- Application Deadline: May 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Accessibility Coordinator.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Website Coordinator
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Website Coordinator creates, organizes, and streamlines content for the main imagineNATIVE website (WordPress) and the Indigenous Cinema Alliance website (Squarespace), in addition to other imagineNATIVE websites and platforms. This position will also work on the development and launch of imagineNATIVE’s digital archive/artist directory project and other projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Input and update all website content in advance of the 2025 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, including coordinating a smooth process to sync event information from our ticketing platform and building our online digital and interactive works platform, iNdigital Space
- Update, copy edit, and create content on the imagineNATIVE websites (WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, etc) as required, proactively reaching out and collaborating across all departments to ensure information is current, relevant, and clearly communicated
- Lead the imagineNATIVE archive/artist directory project from start to finish and collaborate with imagineNATIVE’s Communications Manager, Publications + Archives Coordinator, other imagineNATIVE staff and leadership, and external teams, including but not limited to website developers, funders, and artists
- Serve as a direct liaison between imagineNATIVE staff, web development teams, third-party contractors, contributors, artists, and others directly involved in projects
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term employment contract: February 3, 2025 to June 20, 2025 (35 hours/week)
- Compensation rate: $24/hour
- Must be available to work occasional overtime during and in the lead-up to the dates of the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (taking place annually in June).
- Position requires work-from-home capabilities with reliable internet with some in-office time at the imagineNATIVE offices located in Toronto.
- Deadline: January 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET; position will remain open until filled thereafter
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Website Coordinator.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Communications Coordinator
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Coordinator will focus on leading the planning and execution of social media content, maintaining the newsletter, creating visual and video assets for multiple projects and departments, and managing projects such as the creation, design, and approvals of still assets and signage for events, as well as the annual Festival trailer. Duties include writing social media content, creating imagery, and collaborating to determine and fully realize the creative direction of Festival branding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, curate, and publish content across imagineNATIVE’s social channels working with Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, as well as other emerging channels
- Devise social media campaigns and rollout strategies in concert with the Communications Manager, and suggest social media and influencer trends and tools that could positively impact the imagineNATIVE brand while maintaining its authenticity
- Design and create visual concept work for multiple departments in alignment with Festival and other curatorial themes, and develop visuals for social media campaigns
- Be the primary point of contact for coordinating the annual Festival trailer production team and process
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term contract: September 2024 to July 11, 2025 (35 hours/week)
- Compensation rate: $23.15/hour
- Must be available to work occasional overtime during and in the lead-up to events and project launch dates, as well as in the lead-up to the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (which takes place annually in June)
- Must be able to work from home in a place with reliable internet and your own computer and smartphone
- Occasional in-office work required at our Toronto office (located at 401 Richmond St W) and occasional on-site work required at events; proximity to downtown Toronto is required for this position
- Deadline: Seeking an immediate hire; position will remain open until filled
- Full Job Description
Applicant Requirements: Proximity to downtown Toronto is required for this position.
Submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio (including examples of your social media management work and graphic design work) to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Communications Coordinator”. Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Festival is seeking a dynamic and creative individual who is First Nations, Métis, or Inuk for a senior leadership role as Festival Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Key responsibilities include sourcing, securing, and planning film, video, audio, digital, and other programming in keeping with imagineNATIVE’s mandate, artistic policy, and selection processes. Our ideal candidate is someone who primarily has knowledge of and contacts within the Indigenous film festival and production scene worldwide, has experience working in that environment and is passionate about Indigenous-made media arts.
- The Festival Director must be artist-first-minded and a team leader who works well through inter-departmental collaboration.
- The Festival Director oversees the Programming team, including the Programming Coordinator, Programming Manager, and Digital + Interactive team. Leads in the selection and formation of Festival Programmers, Curators, and Jury, in addition to any other contract or support roles associated with artistic initiatives. Working independently but in close collaboration with the Executive Director.
Additional Details:
- Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per annum for full-time (40 hours per week)
- 2 weeks paid vacation + 2 weeks paid time off for holiday closure
- Supplementary health benefits
- Full Job Description
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Festival Director” position open until a suitable candidate has been found. Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Outreach Coordinator – Internship
The Outreach Coordinator – Intern reports to the Events + Outreach Manager and is responsible for coordinating and initiating administrative processes, maintaining and updating systems related to imagineNATIVE’s year round and festival outreach initiatives. This position will work cross-departmentally to support teams in data tracking, database organization, email campaigns, targeted outreach and additional duties. This is a hybrid work position, with work taking place remotely and in person at 401 office spaces and events locations to assist with the imagineNATIVE Festival 2023. This position is a great opportunity for individuals to learn more about film festivals, logistics, outreach strategies and community building.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data entry, information gathering and organization of files, materials, and documents.
- Research and compile information based on outreach demographics to assist with year round and Festival initiatives
- Working across digital platforms to import data into programs; pulling reports, analytics and additional data required for various teams and departments.
- Assisting with daily operations administrative tasks and collaborating with various departments to streamline project timelines and communication.
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term Contract: Jun 19 – Sep 3, 2023 | 24 hrs/wk (Internship)
- Fixed-term Contract: Sep 4 – Nov 6, 2023 | 35 hrs/wk | $23.15/hr (imagineNATIVE extended contract)
- Position requires work-from-home capabilities with reliable internet with some in-office time at the imagineNATIVE offices located in Toronto
- Deadline: June 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon) ET
- Full Job Description
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Internship – Outreach Coordinator” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator provides support to the Volunteer Manager by maintaining the volunteer database, creating and presenting training materials, creating volunteer shifts and the volunteer schedule, editing and updating the volunteer handbook and assisting with pre- festival volunteer outreach and year-round opportunities. The volunteer coordinator will assist in promoting imagineNATIVE Volunteers programs to diverse communities in a professional and positive manner. The Volunteer Coordinator will also assist the Volunteer Manager with all festival related responsibilities online and in-person.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist Volunteer Manager with administrative duties
Assist with updating the volunteer database (Volgistics)
Assist with the creation of volunteer shifts and the volunteer schedule
Assist with updating and presenting of training materials
Liaise with the Volunteer Manager and other relevant staff to ensure all departmental volunteer needs are properly assessed this includes building volunteer schedule and post-festival needs check-in
Outreach and recruitment of all imagineNATIVE volunteers for virtual and in-person Festival positions
- Assist in creating and updating online and in-person volunteer training documents, Volunteer Resource Handbooks for Special Event, Festival Volunteers and Team Lead Volunteers.
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term Contract: July 10th-November 17th, 2023, 35 hours/week
- Compensation rate: $23.15/hr
- Position requires work-from-home capabilities with reliable internet with some in-office time at the imagineNATIVE offices located in Toronto
- Deadline: June 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM (noon) ET
- Full Job Description
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Volunteer Coordinator” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Festival Outreach Coordinator (In-Cinema)
The Festival Outreach Coordinator reports to the Events + Outreach Manager and is responsible for communicating and coordinating with community groups, schools and organizations that wish to attend the 24th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. This role will require in-person stewardship of these groups, ensuring their experience of the Festival is warm and welcoming. The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative processes, communications skills and have experience maintaining and updating databases. This position will work cross-departmentally to support teams in data tracking, database organization, email campaigns, targeted outreach and additional duties. This is a hybrid work position, with work taking place remotely and in person at 401 office spaces (Toronto) and events locations to assist with the imagineNATIVE Festival. This position is a great opportunity for individuals to learn more about film festivals, logistics, outreach strategies and community building.
Potential candidates must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and reside within the GTA. Must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. Non-registered candidates can contact reception@miziwebiik.com to set up an appointment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Focusing locally, establish relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators, schools, art organizations, and businesses with the intent to encourage groups to book tickets and come to the Festival
- Research and compile information based on outreach demographics to assist with Festival initiatives, matching initiatives with applicable groups
- Responsible for the outreach to and coordination of community groups as well as local schools and youth groups for Festival screenings; greeting groups at the cinema, providing groups with tickets and assist with way-finding , plus keeping the outreach contact lists up to date
- Research, plan, organize and coordinate the TIFF Street Festival Outreach Booth (consisted of event registration, print material, staff or volunteers recruitment, scheduling, setup and teardown, attendee accommodations, giveaways, decor, entertainment/games, event equipment, promotional materials etc.)
- Working with Excel, Sheets, Google Docs, monday.com and YAMM mail merge. Assist with the in-person Festival Special Events as needed (potentially helping with ticketing, crowd control, setup/teardown, reports and relaying all necessary issues or details to the Events Manager)
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term Contract: July 10, 2023 – November 10, 2023, 35 hours/week
- Compensation rate: $23.15/hr
- Must be available to work occasional overtime during and in the lead-up to the dates of the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (taking place annually in October)
- Position requires work-from-home capabilities with reliable internet with some in-office time at the imagineNATIVE offices located in Toronto
- Deadline: June 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon) ET
- Full Job Description
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Festival Outreach Coordinator” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org
iNDigital Space Manager
The iNDigital Space Manager works within the Artistic Programming Team. Reporting to the Festival Director, the iNDigital Space Manager is responsible for the management of the digital + interactive programs and initiatives related to the artistic presentation, artistic and industry program developments, and discourse/profile of digital and interactive media arts created by Indigenous Artists. The iNDigital Space Manager’s primary focus is the iNdigital Space at the annual Festival but also contributes to year-round Artistic initiatives, including the D+I Tour and Institute offerings in collaboration with the Board Institute Committee. The iNDigital Space Manager works to increase the profile, presentation, and professionalism of Indigenous digital and interactive arts at imagineNATIVE.
Key Responsibilities:
- With Festival Director, implement and oversee the annual tracking, submission, and selection processes for Digital + Interactive and Audio works for the Festival, Artistic programming;
- With Festival Director develop and oversee the planning and execution of any Digital + Interactive panels, workshops as part of the Festival’s industry iNdigital Days
- With Festival Director, implement any special Artistic Digital + Interactive programming for the Festival
- Manage the development, set-up, execution, and strike of the iNdigital Space keeping within budget, technical and artistic requirements, and strategic priorities
- Write all relevant Digital + Interactive programming content for the Festival catalogue and related marketing and/or artistic publications
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term Contract: May 29, 2023 – November 24, 2023
- Must be available to work occasional overtime during and in the lead-up to the dates of the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (taking place annually in October)
- Full-Time (40 hrs/week), prorated hourly rate: $24.00, bi-weekly Salary + 4% Vacation Pay
- Position requires work-from-home capabilities with reliable internet with expectation to regularly visit on-site venue and some in-office time at the imagineNATIVE offices located in Toronto
- Submit CV and cover letter to: employment@imaginenative.org with subject “iNDigital Space Manager”
- Position open until filled
- Full Job Description
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “iNDigital Space Manager.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
PUBLICATIONS + ARCHIVES COORDINATOR
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Publications + Archives Coordinator will focus on project management, with work including liaising interdepartmentally, maintaining timelines, and coordinating deliverables for the imagineNATIVE Film + Arts Festival’s print catalogue, as well as the development and launch of imagineNATIVE’s digital archive/artist directory project and other projects related to the 25th imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (which will take place in October 2024). This position will also support the Communications department in other projects and interdepartmental initiatives, and may on occasion include other duties as well.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the production process for the annual Festival catalogue, coordinating with all internal and external stakeholders end-to-end, and following up as necessary to ensure deadlines are met
- Lead the imagineNATIVE archive/artist directory project from start to finish and collaborate with imagineNATIVE’s Communications Manager, Website Coordinator, other imagineNATIVE staff and leadership, and external teams, including but not limited to website developers, funders, and artists
- Organize a clear workflow and process for the coordination of the Festival catalogue and the imagineNATIVE archive/artist directory, with a mindset toward planning the workflow for future project maintenance and production
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term Contract: April 3, 2023 – December 1, 2023, 35 hours/week
- Must be available to work occasional overtime during and in the lead-up to the dates of the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (taking place annually in October)
- Must be able to work from home in a place with reliable internet and your own computer and smartphone
- Compensation rate: $23.15/hour
- Deadline: March 27, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon) ET
- Full Job Description
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Publications + Archives Coordinator.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
EVENTS COORDINATOR
The Events Coordinator will support the Events department, working collectively to execute the Festival’s Special Events. The Events Coordinator reports directly to the Events Manager and works inclusively with all imagineNATIVE departments to ascertain priorities relevant to the Festival’s Special Events. They are responsible for coordinating the Special Events logistics; booking, scheduling, ordering and purchasing items, ensuring that deliveries, load-ins and load-outs run according to schedule. They are also responsible for maintaining frequent communication with vendors, third party contractors, and artists. The Events Coordinator will act as a front-facing representative of the organization and will conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner at all imagineNATIVE Festival Special Events. This is a hybrid work position, with work taking place remotely and in person at the imagineNATIVE office, including event locations to assist with the imagineNATIVE Festival 2023.v
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish or maintain relationships with venues and vendors
- Create and send invitations for events
- Hire Bartenders, Waiters, Food Vendors and other staff when required
- Retrieve and organize all artist assets, contracts and invoices
- Review contracts/invoices – flagging any concerns to the Events Manager
- Submit payments through our data management software to vendors/artists and update budgets
- Collaborate with the Accessibility Coordinator to retrieve all Special Events performer/host scripts for American Sign Language Interpreters + Deaf Interpreters (ASLI’s + DI’s)
- Retrieve accessibility information from venues to create an accessibility document for the festival website.
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term Contract: April 11, 2023 – November 2023, 35 hours/week
- Must be available to work occasional overtime during and in the lead-up to the dates of the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (taking place annually in October)
- Must be able to work from home in a place with reliable internet and your own computer and smartphone
- Compensation rate: $23/hour
- Deadline: March 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon) ET
- Full Job Description
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Events Coordinator.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
PROGRAMMING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is seeking a dynamic and creative individual interested in film + media arts. The Programming Administrative Assistant will learn valuable, practical, on-the-ground training related to Indigenous curatorial practices at the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts festival. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in working in the arts and cultural sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Programming team in planning, executing, and reporting on artistic Year-Round and Festival-related programming.
- To have high professionalism and communication skills to assist with Programming logistics, artists delegate hospitality and guest services.
- Work independently and as a team in a fast-past environment that requires multi-tasking, thinking creatively, and constructively on the spot.
- Participate in administrative and arts management training in film, media, and cultural sectors.
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term Contract: April 3, 2023 – March 29, 2024, 35 hours/week
- Compensation rate: $22.08/hour
- Deadline: March 15, 2023, at 12:00 PM (noon) ET
- Full job Description
Potential candidates must be First Nations, Inuit or Metis and reside within the GTA. Must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. Non-registered candidates can contact reception@miziwebiik.com to set up an appointment.
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Programming Administrative Assistant.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
PROGRAMMING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is seeking a dynamic and creative individual interested in film + media arts. The Programming Administrative Assistant will learn valuable, practical, on-the-ground training related to Indigenous curatorial practices at the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts festival. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in working in the arts and cultural sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Programming team in planning, executing, and reporting on artistic Year-Round and Festival-related programming.
- To have high professionalism and communication skills to assist with Programming logistics, artists delegate hospitality and guest services.
- Work independently and as a team in a fast-past environment that requires multi-tasking, thinking creatively, and constructively on the spot.
- Participate in administrative and arts management training in film, media, and cultural sectors.
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term Contract: April 3, 2023 – March 29, 2024, 35 hours/week
- Compensation rate: $22.08/hour
- Deadline: March 15, 2023, at 12:00 PM (noon) ET
- Full job Description
Potential candidates must be First Nations, Inuit or Metis and reside within the GTA. Must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. Non-registered candidates can contact reception@miziwebiik.com to set up an appointment.
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Programming Administrative Assistant.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Institute Administrative Assistant supports the Institute Manager and Institute team by assisting with administrative and organizational duties. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about professional development programs in the industry, project management, international markets, and to see the full cycle of producing the annual Industry Days for the imagineNATIVE Festival.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with multiple schedules and timezones to book meetings and workshops with Institute participants, facilitators and partners
- Maintain digital filing system for the Institute’s archives
- Updating Institute paperwork (calls for applications, artist contracts…)
- Collecting and organizing material from partners and participants (bios, agreements, logos, headshots, meeting notes)
- Consult Institute timeline to ensure programs are meeting deadlines/deliverables.
- Liaise with other departments and staff as necessary
- Assisting with Industry Days planning, scheduling, bookings, and invites
- Other related administrative duties
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term Contract: April 3, 2023 – March 29, 2024, 35 hours/week
- Compensation rate: $22.08/hour
- Deadline: March 15, 2023, at 12:00 PM (noon) ET
- Full job Description
Potential candidates must be First Nations, Inuit or Metis and reside within the GTA. Must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. Non-registered candidates can contact reception@miziwebiik.com to set up an appointment.
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Institute Administrative Assistant.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Operations + Office Assistant
The Operations + Office Assistant is responsible for the general administrative needs of the organization, including support + logistics of year-round activities as well as the Festival. A direct report to the Operations Manager, the Operations + Office Assistant ensures all administrative tasks and needs are met in a timely manner in line with organizational goals. Please note: this position must be based in Toronto with the ability to work in office at least 1 day a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with Excel, Sheets, Google Docs, monday.com, Shopify, mail merge and creating pathways and systems to help staff utilize these tools.
- Assist the Operations Manager with the delivery of assets to the streaming platform (Cinesend), our ticketing platform (Elevent) + additional digital tools used for screenings.
- Assisting with our online chat system, Help Scout (Higher volume during the Festival)
- Monitor and maintain office equipment, tracking documents for equipment loans and mailouts, along with maintaining quality and repair logs; e.g. computer equipment, projectors, laptops, VR, phones
- Office administrative duties including arranging courier and shipping services, post office mailouts (including from merchandise sales), ordering Office supplies and technical equipment
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term contract: May 27, 2024 – January 31, 2025 (14 hours/week l 2 days/ week)
- Compensation rate: $23.15/hour
- Must be available to work occasional overtime during and in the lead-up to events and project launch dates
- Must be able to work from home in a place with reliable internet and your own computer and smartphone; occasional in-office work required at our Toronto office (located at 401 Richmond St W) and at events
- Position will remain open until filled
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Operations + Office Assistant.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Publications + Archives Coordinator
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Publications + Archives Coordinator will focus on project management, with work including liaising interdepartmentally, maintaining timelines, and coordinating deliverables for the imagineNATIVE Film + Arts Festival’s print catalogue, as well as the development and launch of imagineNATIVE’s digital archive/artist directory project and other projects related to the 25th imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (which will take place in June 2025). This position will also support the Communications department in other projects and interdepartmental initiatives and may, on occasion, include other duties as well. For reference, please review our archive of past Festival catalogues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the production process for the annual Festival catalogue, coordinating with all internal and external stakeholders end-to-end, and following up as necessary to ensure deadlines are met
- Lead the imagineNATIVE archive/artist directory project from start to finish and collaborate with imagineNATIVE’s Communications Manager, Website Coordinator, other imagineNATIVE staff and leadership, and external teams, including but not limited to website developers, funders, and artists
- Research, catalogue, and organize materials for special projects related to the 25th Anniversary Festival (on-site work is required)
- Organize a clear workflow and process for the coordination of the Festival catalogue and the imagineNATIVE archive/artist directory, with a mindset toward planning the workflow for future project maintenance and production
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term contract: April 2, 2024 to December 3, 2024 (35 hours/week)
- Compensation rate: $23.15/hour
- Must be available to work occasional overtime during and in the lead-up to events and project launch dates
- Must be able to work from home in a place with reliable internet and your own computer and smartphone; occasional in-office work required at our Toronto office (located at 401 Richmond St W) and at events
- position will remain open until filled thereafter
- Full Job Description
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Publications + Archives Coordinator.” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Programming Administrative Assistant
The Programming Administrative Assistant will support the Programming team in planning, executing, and reporting on artistic Year-Round and Festival-related programming. The training provided will cover administrative and arts management skills related to film, media arts, and cultural sectors. The Programming Administrative Assistant will learn incredibly valuable, practical, on-the-ground training related to Indigenous curatorial practices at the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts Festival.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Festival Director in managing Programming partnership opportunities
- Implement Artistic Programming digital filing system for year round programming;
- Assist and compile supplementary materials for programming needs that reflect the funders, artists, and initiatives;
- Assist in collecting supplementary materials for curatorial grants, exhibitions, programs, and events
- Work with Operations platform/web coordinator to manage Artistic Programs on the iN digital presentation platform including media management and applying organizational brand and formatting guides supporting various platforms – presentation platform, social media, website, etc.
- Support Programming team with coordination of the imagineNATIVE Film + Video Tour through outreach, bookings, communications with venues and artists
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term contract: April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 (35 hours/week)
- Compensation rate: $23.15/hour
- The position requires work-from-home capabilities with reliable internet with one in-office day per week at the imagineNATIVE offices located in Toronto (401 Richmond Street W)
- Deadline: March 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Job Description
Potential candidates must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and reside within the GTA. Must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. Non-registered candidates can contact reception@miziwebiik.com to set up an appointment.
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Programming Administrative Assistant”. Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Fundraising Administrative Assistant
Reporting to the Fundraising and Development Manager the Fundraising Administrative Assistant will support the fundraising team in planning, executing and reporting on all Festival related fundraising (corporate partners, community partners, donors, and stewardship).
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop skills in maintaining the Development Deadline Calendar – tracking important deadlines for proposals, final reports, and donor calls;
- Develop skills in maintaining Sponsor-tracking workbook (organizing details pertaining to individual community sponsors, tracking deliverables e.g. trailers, logos, ads);
- Develop skills with project management tools (monday.com)
- Assist Fundraising Coordinator with organizing sponsor deliverables as they relate to online and print branding and partner benefits for the 2024 Catalogue, on-site Festival event, Streaming Platforms, Social Media Platforms and Website;
- Assist Fundraising Coordinator to Identify prospects and new supporters, and pitch entry-level contributions;
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term contract: April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 (35 hours/week)
- Compensation rate: $23.15/hour
- The position requires work-from-home capabilities with reliable internet with one in-office day per week at the imagineNATIVE offices located in Toronto (401 Richmond Street W)
- Deadline: March 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full Job Description
Potential candidates must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and reside within the GTA. Must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. Non-registered candidates can contact reception@miziwebiik.com to set up an appointment.
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Fundraising Administrative Assistant”. Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Institute Administrative Assistant provides support to the Institute Manager and Institute Coordinator by assisting with administrative and organizational duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Institute team with organizing digital filing system for the Institute’s archives
- Assist Institute Coordinator with scheduling meetings and workshops with Institute lab participants, facilitators
- Training on practices for updating Institute paperwork (LOAs, contracts, call for applications)
- Collecting and organizing material from partners, participants, and Institute alumni (bios, headshots)
- Send notifications to Institute lab/mentorship applicants and selected participants regarding their acceptance into lab/mentorships
- Shadow Institute Lab Feedback calls (feedback participation is optional)
- Consult Institute timeline to ensure programs are meeting deadlines/deliverables
Additional Details:
- Fixed-term contract: April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 (35 hours/week)
- Compensation rate: $24/hour
- The position requires work-from-home capabilities with reliable internet with one in-office day per week at the imagineNATIVE offices located in Toronto (401 Richmond Street W)
- Deadline: March 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET
- Full job Description
Potential candidates must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and reside within the GTA. Must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. Non-registered candidates can contact reception@miziwebiik.com to set up an appointment.
Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Institute Administrative Assistant”. Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
Bookkeeper (Part-Time)
imagineNATIVE is looking for a Part-Time Bookkeeper to work with the Executive Director to issue payables, reconcile bank statements, track cash flow and prepare reports as required for Board Meetings. Other duties include assisting with the annual audit.
We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous individuals to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the Executive Director and Board Treasurer to maintain sound financial records for the organization for the duration of the work term
- Generate financial reports for Board Meetings
- Generate payables for issue (Quick Book entries, Plooto, and XE Transfer)
- Oversee monthly cash flow
- Assist the Executive Director with preparation for the organizations annual audit
- Process biweekly payroll and manage staff self-service user accounts
Additional Details:
- Part-Time contract at 8-16 hours per week based on the needs of the organization
- Compensation rate: $24.00 bi-Weekly Salary + 4% Vacation Pay
- Location: Remote working position, must be able to work from home with own computer and have reliable internet
- Position open until filled
- Full Job Description
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Bookkeeper” Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org
Operations Assistant
The Operations Assistant will support the Operations Manager in producing and delivering year-round and 2023 Festival programs, both on our online platforms and in person. This role helps manage the delivery of digital, technical & administrative processes and helps maintain Office systems.
- Working with Excel, Sheets, Google Docs, monday.com, Shopify and YAMM mail merge and creating pathways and systems to help staff utilize these tools.
- Helping manage the office, storage + inventory spaces
- Help oversee and track production videos, documents, captioning + subtitles, pre-records, and running order/program line-up for Festival content
- Pulling reports, analytics and additional data required for various teams and departments.
- Collaborating cross-departmentally to gather data, information and documents to build the 2023 FAQ and internal resources for support teams to answer Festival specific questions.
- Providing assistance with our online chat system, Help Scout
- Fixed-term Contract: March 15 – December 15, 2023
- 35 hrs week Wage: $23.15/hr
- Deadline: Feb 28 at 5:00 PM EST
- Full Job Description
Submit CV/resume and cover letter to employment@imagineNATIVE.org with the subject “Operations Assistant”. Should you require any accommodations in the application process, please contact employment@imagineNATIVE.org.
