2025 VIBE Arts Program Assistant
Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square) and the RBC CEAD are excited to announce the return of the annual digital exhibition Career Launcher providing an exhibition opportunity for three (3) artists from the OCAD U’s Indigenous community to exhibit their work on the Square’s digital screens.
2025 VIBE Arts Program Assistant
Deadline: Monday, January 20, 2025, 8:00 AM ET
To apply + for more details visit: https://careerlaunchers.format.com/2025-vibe
OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with VIBE Arts for the role of Program Assistant. The Program Assistant will join the VIBE team to support their programming efforts, communications, and general administration under the direction of the Community Programs Manager. This role will help support and facilitate tailor-made, multi-disciplinary arts education programs in various communities across Toronto. The role will be a combination of remote and in-person work at the VIBE office (401 Richmond St. W., Toronto). VIBE Arts supports that we all have different paths and that passion is a great driver in community work. Please consider applying, even if you aren’t able to check every box above. Equivalent experience will be considered. VIBE Arts values diversity, is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all and especially encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Programming
• Provide program support by assisting lead artists with the facilitation of arts programs at school and community sites
• Track program data (such and number of participants and event attendees) and report these stats to program staff by a deadline
• Conduct program site visits to consult, evaluate and support artists when needed
• Assist with the design and collection of project evaluations and program plans
• Assist in the collection of Artist Reports, Venue/Community Feedback, letters of support for programs as needed
• Assist with the distribution and collection of media/photo release forms
• Assist with the preparation and organization of art materials and equipment for programs both on-site and at VIBE HQ
Communications & Marketing
• Document programs through photo/video and work with the Communications Manager to share program and organizational updates on social media/website/newsletter
• Support the coordination of annual fundraising event, Arts Effect, as required
Administrative
• Provide additional office support to VIBE staff/organization, as required
QUALIFICATIONS
• A background or interest in the arts and/or arts education
• Experience communicating with various stakeholders
• Experience working with diverse communities, especially children and youth
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Enjoys working with others and can take direction easily
• Flexible scheduling which could include some evening and weekends
• Can get to multiple locations across Toronto with ease
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check (or willing to obtain VSS Police Check through VIBE Arts)
• Comfortable with/learning Google Suite
ELIGIBILITY
- Current OCAD U undergraduate students in any discipline who have completed 15+ credits and will be graduating in 2025,
- or current OCAD U Master's students,
- or recent alumni who graduated in 2024.
*If you have already received the same opportunity in a previous year, you are not eligible to apply
**Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please provide the following information in one PDF document:
- Contact info (Name, phone, and email)
- Current resume
- Cover letter outlining your interest in the opportunity and highlighting your relevant experience.
- Creative portfolio (PDF or website).
RATE & TERM
$22/hour
Mon-Thurs, 8 hours/day
March 2025 - June 2025 (14 weeks)
Exact start date to be determined with the selected candidate.
WORK CONDITIONS
Monday-Thursday, 8-hour workdays with 1-hour lunch break.
Must have access to a computer and reliable internet.
This is a hybrid position, consisting of remote work and 1-2 in-person days per week.
Must be able to travel to the office, located at 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto and to program sites across the GTA.
This position may require occasional evening or weekend hours to support programming.
For more info about this and other Career Launchers visit www.careerlaunchers.format.com
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