*Programming and Events Curator*
Full-time, Seasonal Contract, Onsite
35h/week, $23.63/h from January 13, 2025 to July 2025
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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:
- Being part of a high performing team where Pride is their passion and continuing to benefit the Pride Movement in Toronto
- The ability to maintain work-life balance with the flexibility to take mid-day appointments and flex-hours
- Participate in hard-skill 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 Programming & Events Curator?
The Programming & Events Curator will report to the Programming & Events Manager to ensure the successful delivery & coordination of Pride Toronto’s annually produced Festival and special events/programming. They are responsible for the project management, implementation, and execution of several Pride Toronto produced events. This role will ensure that the needs of the community are best reflected at Pride Toronto events. This role also assists in supporting special projects and initiatives such as the Community Prides.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with the Programming & Events Team to coordinate assigned events for Pride Toronto, including but not limited to, Signature Events and Festival Weekend activations
- Organize event details such as decor, catering, transportation, location, meeting links, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, hospitality requirements, financial duties as assigned, and contract delivery
- Work alongside the Events Team to help secure entertainment for events as needed
- Work with the Programming Manager to ensure the Marketing Department has all information to be able to generate marketing materials to promote events and generate attendee interest
- Complete any administrative tasks associated with event production including the run of show, budget, invoicing, building registration forms, and volunteer request forms
- Support on-site event days, including event setup, coordination, and take-down
- Responsible for developing event plans to be submitted for approval. Plans would involve cost analysis, action plans, designs, and workflow
- Work with community advisory groups as required to generate ideas and ensure information is shared to appropriate staff members
- Assist in the programming of Community Pride Spaces
- Maintain Pride Toronto’s data management system
- Liaison with artists to ensure all required information is collected
- Assist in Programming Department Festival programming generation and provide opportunities for workshops, guest speakers and artists
- Assist with other administrative tasks as required
- Assist with festival delivery and ensure any assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner
What are we looking for:
- G license or equivalent is an asset
- Events experience with strong improvisation, strategic planning & problem solving skills
- Customer service experience with strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Highly organized with excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
- MS Office proficiency especially in Excel
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and individually, as needed
- Ability to resolve problematic situations quickly
- Keen interest and experience with data management software
Our Application and Hiring Process:
Please click the “Apply” button on this page to submit your application unless you have any access needs restricting you to apply online. Late Submissions will not be accepted. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Successful applicants may go through a series of interviews with the Hiring Committee for this role. The Hiring Committee may require an additional interview or information to select a final candidate. References for the successful candidates will be checked before a formal offer is made. All interviewees will be notified on whether or not they have been selected.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and interviews will be held immediately until the position is full.
Pride Toronto is committed to the principles of equity and encourages applicants from racialized people, Indigenous people, disabled people, queer and trans people, and women. If you require any form of accessibility throughout this application, please let us know by emailing recruitment@pridetoronto.com.
For up to date information, please visit www.pridetoronto.com and follow @PrideToronto on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
We look forward to hearing from you! Stay Proud, Stay Safe.
Job Type: Contract
