North York Arts is an arts service organisation designed to address the needs and interests of North York artists, arts organisations and residents, North York Arts is working in collaboration with North York City Councillors, Toronto Cultural Services and various community partners to foster North York arts programming, provide art services to the region and bridge connections in the art and culture community between North York and the rest of the City. North York Arts is mandated to serve 6 wards of Toronto.
General Information
Location: NYA’s office is located at 5040 Yonge Street, 2nd floor (stair access only). Staff work in a hybrid online/in-person model. The successful candidate will be expected to use their own computer and smartphone for work purposes. Evening and weekend work may be required. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and CV in PDF format, we also accept video applications to hr@northyorkarts.org with the job title in the subject line. Please indicate where you saw the job posting in your application.
North York Arts is strongly committed to equity and inclusion within the community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including BIPOC identifying individuals and 2SLGBTQIAP community members. Please note that the NYA office is currently inaccessible to mobility device users.
We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodations for your application, please contact hr@northyorkarts.org. Interviews may be conducted throughout the posting period. However, no offers will be made until after the application deadline.
Current Job Opportunities
Community Arts Coordinator
Role (two openings): Community Arts Coordinator
Job Type: Hybrid with min 2 day/week on-site
Term: Part time (30 hrs/wk over 4 days), 3 month contract
Compensation: $25/hour
Location: North York Arts, 5040 Yonge St.
Organization’s Field/Discipline: Arts Administration
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
Interviews: June 3 – June 6, 2025
Start Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program through the Government of Canada (Federal).
To be eligible, candidates must:
Be 15 to 30 years of age at the time of employment. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
About North York Arts
North York Arts is a non-profit, charitable organization created to uplift and expand the arts in North York by investing in artists, inspiring community members, and collaborating with partners and businesses. North York Arts (NYA) is one of six Local Arts Service Organizations (LASOs) in Toronto whose purpose is to deliver on the city’s social, economic and cultural goals outside of the downtown core. NYA was created to specifically address the needs and interests of artists, arts organizations and residents based in the six wards of North York.
Please note, the NYA office is located on the second floor of the Meridian Arts Centre and is not wheelchair-accessible or may be challenging for those with mobility limitations.
About the Role
The Community Arts Coordinator will play a pivotal role in coordinating outreach activities and representing NYA at various partner events. This position requires an individual with public-facing skills to engage with community members and stakeholders through arts-based activities to bring awareness to NYA in different neighbourhoods in North York. The Outreach Coordinator will also support Communications and Marketing efforts and donor engagement activities at the organisation. The position will report to the Communications Manager and other NYA staff and events stakeholders. The work will require in-person and online interaction with partners, stakeholders, community members, and NYA team members. Some heavy lifting of event equipment will be required.
Due to the nature of the performing arts environment some occasional work will occur outside of regular office hours including some evenings and weekends. Lieu time is offered as compensation for overtime.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
● Coordinate and lead outreach efforts at partnered events, festivals, and community gatherings
● Develop and implement engaging arts-based activities for NYA’s outreach tent/table at events
● Identify and establish partnerships with partners and stakeholders to expand outreach opportunities at local events
● Engage with community partners, stakeholders, community members and artists during outreach initiatives
● Supervise and train volunteers to support outreach activities
● Set up and transport tent and outreach materials to outreach initiatives Support with communications and marketing tasks as required
● Use NYA’s online project management (Asana) and communications (GSuite) tools
● Communicate and coordinate with NYA team on a regular basis
● Support additional NYA events and programs as required
● Support the overall growth of NYA’s donor base and donor community.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate brings the following to the NYA Team:
Experience
● Min 1 to 2 years experience developing and delivering programming.
● Degree or diploma in relevant field
Skills
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Adaptability – Thrives in evolving environments and is quick to pivot when needed.
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Collaboration – Works effectively within teams and builds strong relationships with colleagues and community partners.
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Communication – Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
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Creativity & Innovation – Brings original ideas and imaginative solutions to projects and challenges.
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Digital Literacy – Comfortable using digital tools, platforms, and technologies relevant to the role.
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Problem-Solving – Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset and critical thinking.
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Technical Proficiency – Possesses the technical know-how required for the role (e.g., social media platforms, CRM systems, graphic design tools—tailor as needed).
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Other Strengths – We value unique skills! If you bring something exceptional not listed here, we’d love to hear about it.
Assets
● Familiarity with the arts and culture sector.
● Familiarity with North York.
● Ontario driver’s license.
● Multilingualism.
To apply, please submit your resume and CV to hr@northyorkarts.org. We thank all applicants for their interest,
however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
North York Arts is strongly committed to equity and inclusion within the community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including BIPOC-identifying individuals and 2SLGBTQIAP community members. Please note that the NYA office is currently inaccessible to mobility device users.
Community Program Coordinator
Role:Community Program Coordinator
Job Type: Hybrid with min 2 day/week on-site
Term: Part time (30 hrs/wk over 4 days), 3 month contract
Compensation: $25/hour
Location: North York Arts, 5040 Yonge St.
Organization’s Field/Discipline: Arts Administration
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
Interviews: June 3 – June 6, 2025
Start Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program through the Government of Canada (Federal).
To be eligible, candidates must:
Be 15 to 30 years of age at the time of employment. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
About North York Arts
North York Arts is a non-profit, charitable organization created to uplift and expand the arts in North York by
investing in artists, inspiring community members, and collaborating with partners and businesses.
North York Arts (NYA) is one of six Local Arts Service Organizations (LASOs) in Toronto whose purpose is to
deliver on the city’s social, economic and cultural goals outside of the downtown core. NYA was created to
specifically address the needs and interests of artists, arts organizations and residents based in the six wards of
North York.
Please note, the NYA office is located on the second floor of the Meridian Arts Centre and is not
wheelchair-accessible or may be challenging for those with mobility limitations.
About the Role
Community Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing summer events and programs, including but not limited to awards programming, community workshops/programs, strategic plan initiatives, etc. For example, the Community Program Coordinator could support all aspects of program/event management including marketing and communications, operation and administration, etc. This position will provide a wide range of opportunities to learn about administrative/operational duties of a small organization, while gaining hands-on experience in the field of event and program management, working directly with communities and other stakeholders. Tasks and responsibilities of these positions will develop skills related to teamwork, communication, digital skills, leadership, client services (community engagement), general administration and financial management.
Due to the nature of the performing arts environment some occasional work will occur outside of regular office hours including some evenings and weekends. Lieu time is offered as compensation for overtime.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
● Collaborate with NYA staff, contractors, volunteers, and partners to design, develop, and deliver programs and events both in-person and online.
● Coordinate logistical elements of programs and events, including setup, teardown, and equipment needs, while monitoring timelines to ensure on-schedule execution.
● Support marketing efforts by contributing to communication plans, outreach materials, campaigns, and social media content.
● Manage program registrations, address access needs, and coordinate participation of talent, educators, and support participants.
● Act as an NYA representative at community events and facilitate art activities to enhance engagement.
● Collect data for grant reporting, maintain program records, and contribute to evaluations and stakeholder reports.
● Track program/event budgets, ensuring expenditures align with financial objectives and artistic goals.
● Serve as the liaison with partners and utilize online tools like Asana, Microsoft Office, and Google Drive to manage workflows.
● Assist in preparing presentations and reports for stakeholders while supporting outreach and documentation efforts.
● Support the overall programming team with goodwill and collaboration to sustain the artistic integrity and objectives of the program.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate brings the following to the NYA Team:
Experience
● Min 1 to 2 years experience developing and delivering community events.
● Degree or diploma in relevant field.
Skills
● Adaptability – Comfortable navigating change and thriving in dynamic environments.
● Collaboration – A true team player who values collective success and partnership.
● Effective Communication – Strong verbal and written skills to engage diverse audiences.
● Creativity & Innovation – A fresh thinker who brings new ideas and imaginative solutions
Assets
● Familiarity with the arts and culture sector.
● Familiarity with North York.
● Ontario driver’s license.
● Multilingualism.
To apply, please submit your resume and CV to hr@northyorkarts.org. We thank all applicants for their interest,
however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
North York Arts is strongly committed to equity and inclusion within the community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including BIPOC-identifying individuals and 2SLGBTQIAP community members. Please note that the NYA office is currently inaccessible to mobility device users.