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Job Opportunity: Executive Director
Job Title: Executive Director
Date posted: Monday, April 1, 2024
Reports to: Board of Storytelling Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Compensation: $40.00 an hour at 20 hours a week
This is a hybrid role, with opportunities to Work From Home (WFH), from the Storytelling Toronto office, and other locations within the Greater Toronto Area as needed. The successful candidate will commute for off-site operations including community programs, meetings and other business.
Duration: Permanent, with three month probationary period.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Executive Director to join our team. The Executive Director at Storytelling Toronto (STT) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization’s overall operations, financial management, fundraising efforts, and strategic direction. This dynamic position requires a visionary leader with a strong background in nonprofit management, arts administration, and financial stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
Financial
• Enter and use CADAC and other financial applications that are required by the funders to create STT financial and statistical reports.
• Collaborate with the Board Treasurer to create an annual budget, perform monthly and quarterly budget reviews, and periodic forecast updates.
• Have monthly meetings with the STT Financial Administrator regarding finances and report the findings to the Board within no more than three working days.
• Report to the STT Board on no less than a monthly basis on timelines related to STT expenditures and funding applications.
Grants, Fundraising and Membership
• Complete and pursue grant applications for Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts, and any other grant/funder possibilities.
• Adhere to the conditions noted in the funding applications.
• Identify and facilitate fundraising opportunities and initiatives.
• Participate in fundraising activities as needed.
• In those cases in which members of the Board of Directors are not available to represent the organization at STT festivals, the Executive Director will be available in the role of representative.
Operational/Organizational
• Provide leadership and have the abilities to work collaboratively within the principles of transparency, inclusivity,, diversity, and equity and involve diverse artists in the decision-making process, and includes artists from equity-seeking groups.
• Work in collaboration with the STT Board to uphold the mandate of the organization to uphold and sustain the art of oral storytelling.
• Attend STT Board meetings at least on a monthly basis and with the board liaison person assigned once a week.
• Be responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the Employer’s operations and programs and complete records/reports required in a timely manner.
• To be present and report to the members of the STT quarterly members’ meetings.
• Ensure that STT public relations and social media reaches out to a diverse population and provides the means for that population to participate in STT events or become new members.
• Participate in the development of short- and long-term planning strategy with the Board.
• Ensure that strategic goals and objectives are adhered to.
• Maintain and manager relationship with the Employer’s organizational partners.
• Manage and provide support to STT staff as well as any other STT hires (employee or contracts).
• Oversee and report on the Employer’s performance to the Board.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects in the arts and culture sector.
• Experience in literary arts grant writing is preferable.
• Experience working with a not-for-profit or charity is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization of tasks.
• Demonstrates exceptional time management skills, including liaising and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adept written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
• Experience creating promotional materials such as written materials or digital content.
• Able to troubleshoot and be adaptable.
• Proven experience in adhering to budgetary requirements.
• Outreach and partnership development experience is an asset.
If you are passionate about storytelling, have a track record in arts and culture project management, and are ready to contribute in creating an unforgettable festival experience, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to alfredotinajero@storytellingtoronto.org
Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Storytelling Toronto welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Opportunity: Festival Administrator
Job Title: Festival Administrator (Part-time Position of 20 hours per week, April 8 to July 12, 2024)
Date posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Reports to: Board of Storytelling Toronto, Executive Director
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Compensation: $8000.00
This is a hybrid role, with opportunities to Work From Home (WFH), from the Storytelling Toronto office, and other locations within the Greater Toronto Area as needed. The successful candidate will commute for off-site operations including community programs, meetings and other business.
Duration: 3 month contract
Position Overview
We are seeking a Festival Administrator to join our team and support in the planning for “Many Voices Tell A Story” Festival running June 13–16, 2024. The Festival Administrator will play an important role in supporting the festival planning team in the smooth execution of all festival activities.
Term: 3-month contract
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee logistics including venue bookings, equipment rentals, and scheduling of the festival.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and stakeholders to plan and implement festival events.
• Manage and produce budgets and contracts required for the festival artists as well as complete the reports (funders and financial administrator reports, a summary of data collection from evaluations of each event) of the funders up to three weeks after the festival has concluded and submit reports to the STT Board of Directors for review.
• Take pictures and recordings of all festival events.
• Adhere to all conditions noted in the grant applications of the funders.
• Ensure that those who have prolonged engagement as volunteers and paid staff and are involved with the festival have completed all mandatory courses before they provide services. The courses are Accessibility Training, Occupational Health and Safety, and Workplace Violence and Harassment as well as an additional WHMIS course, as needed for certain individuals.
• Ensure that all material received by the tellers adheres to copyright, plagiarism, and intellectual property laws as well as storage of document/recording legislation.
• Work with the STT Board of Directors, staff, and Volunteer Festival Directors Team to promote the Festival to equity priority communities/neighbourhoods/groups.
• Work under the supervision and in collaboration with the Volunteer Festival Directors Team and the STT Board.
• Be available in-person for specifically outlined periods during the contract.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects in the arts and culture sector.
• Experience in cultural event planning is preferable.
• Experience working with a not-for-profit or charity is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization of tasks.
• Demonstrates exceptional time management skills, including liaising and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adept written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
• Experience creating promotional materials such as written materials or digital content.
• Able to troubleshoot and be adaptable.
• Proven experience in adhering to budgetary requirements.
• Outreach and partnership development experience is an asset.
If you are passionate about storytelling, have a track record in arts and culture project support, and are ready to contribute in creating an unforgettable festival experience, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to alfredotinajero@storytellingtoronto.org
Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Storytelling Toronto welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Opportunity: Carol Farkas Project Event Leaders
Job Title: Carol Farkas Project Event Leaders
Date posted: March 10th, 2024
Reports to: Board of Storytelling Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Project Overview:
In memory of former Storytelling Toronto Board Member Carol Farkas, Storytelling Toronto is looking for storytellers for the Carol Farkas Project.
The Carol Farkas Project consists of 5 up to one-hour curated storytelling events in equity-priority neighbourhoods, communities and or groups (i.e. for those who are deaf, physically/mentally diverse, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIAP and/or economically challenged) prior to May 13, 2024.
Each event will last up to one hour, and will include:
• A land acknowledgement
• A short bio of Carol Farkas
• About 10 to 15 minutes of the programme must inform the listeners how to engage in storytelling – i.e. story swaps, story circles, where courses are, etc.
• Two relatable stories from storytellers: One of the tellers must be an experienced storyteller, and the other must be emerging. At least one of the tellers must be a member of Storytelling Toronto. (To become a member, click here!)
Venues:
Events will be held in venues listed in a government directory. Written confirmation from the venue that the event can occur must be submitted with the application, and the storytellers must choose the venues.
The venues must provide at least ten listeners from the equity priority neighbourhood, community, and/or groups. The venue will not be charged for the event and will give the storytelling space at no cost.
Other Information:
Storytelling Toronto will send each teller a letter acknowledging their contribution.
The funder of the Carol Farkas Project may be present at the events.
During the event, the listeners will complete an evaluation of the event, which Storytelling Toronto will provide you.
Three HR 50 – 60-minute mandatory courses must be completed within one week of application approval. The courses relate to accessibility, workplace violence and harassment, and occupational health and safety. If you already have training in these areas, please include it in your application.
Payment:
A $300 fee will be offered for each event, to be divided among the two storytellers. Payment will be sent within three weeks after each event occurs.
To apply:
Your application must include your experience, the name of the venue, the title and telling of the stories (15 to 20 minutes), and why the stories may be relatable to the selected audience. Applications are due by Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
For further details or to submit your application, please email: TheCarolFarkasProject@storytellingtoronto.org
Job Opportunity: Operations Coordinator
Job Title: Operations Coordinator (Part-time Position of 15 hours per week at $25 per hour.)
Date posted: Friday, September 29th, 2023
Reports to: Board of Storytelling Toronto, Executive Director
Location: Toronto, Ontario.
This is a hybrid role, with opportunities to Work From Home (WFH), from the Storytelling Toronto office, and other locations within the Greater Toronto Area as needed. The successful candidate will commute for off-site operations including community programs, meetings and other business.
Duration: 8.5 month contract including 3-month probationary period. Possibility for extension.
To apply: please send a Cover Letter and Resume in PDF format; we also accept video applications to hr@storytellingtoronto.org by Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, with your First Name, Last Name and Operations Coordinator in the subject line.
Position Overview
The Operations Coordinator’s main responsibilities include running the office, supporting programming, and supporting members.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate has a background in the Arts & Culture sector or another relevant field. Preference for candidates with administration/operations management experience. Preference for candidates with experience working with non-profit organizations, artists, and arts organizations. Must demonstrate working knowledge of digital content creation (Canva, Google Workspace, MailChimp, Online Ticketing Platforms), including web content (WordPress CMS) and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook). Proven leadership skills, including ability to work independently and manage own tasks and timelines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to support a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Job Description, including Role Specifics
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the running of the office, and supporting the organization’s programming, while working closely with the Board of Storytelling Toronto, the Executive Director, and remotely with the Financial Coordinator. The Office Coordinator also works with the Board of Storytelling Toronto and the Executive Director to create documentation, including for the Annual General Meeting, as well as marketing materials to promote Storytelling Toronto and its programs.
The Operations Coordinator is also responsible for assembling and delivering Pip!, a Mailchimp e-newsletter to all subscribers twice monthly, as well as regular maintenance and updates to the website; depending on the time of year, both of these tasks can be time consuming.
The Operations Coordinator is also responsible for liaising with members and responding to inquiries from the public. The Operations Coordinator is the first point of contact, and, to a degree, the face of the organization.
All copy sent into the Operations Coordinator for reproduction, in addition to any copy prepared by the Operations Coordinator, must be edited and proofread before being disseminated to the public.
Office Duties
• First point of contact via email and phone to members and non-members
• Maintain correspondence via email, following up with messages promptly
• Support office staff and program leaders with documents, promotional materials
• Manage supply cabinet inventory, keep office organized and neat, ensure the spare key is always put back in the lock-box
Board/Organizational Support
• Coordinate and provide documentation for the Annual General Meeting
Program/Member Support
• Maintain donor, membership, and course participant records; work closely with Financial Coordinator to ensure accurate records
• Prepare the annual programming brochure with designer; carry out annual direct mail campaign to both members and general mailing lists
• Communicate calls for storytellers and other professional opportunities to members
• Create and maintain pages for programming/special events
• Along with Social Media Coordinator, promote courses and events through social media; create copy
Website
• Maintain the Word Press ADOA website regularly, with updates to programming and events.
*Other responsibilities and assignments may be required.
To apply: please send a Cover Letter and Resume in PDF format; we also accept video applications to hr@storytellingtoronto.org by Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, with your First Name, Last Name and Operations Coordinator in the subject line.
Storytelling Toronto welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Opportunity: Box Office Attendants
The 2022 Toronto International Storytelling Festival seeks 2 box office team members for the festival this coming May 6-15. The two attendants will take turns looking after door sales with volunteer support.
Deadline to apply: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Volunteer for the Festival!
Sign up to volunteer for the 2023 Toronto International Storytelling Festival. Volunteers are the heart of a festival. We have an exciting line up of in-person and online events that we can’t wait to share with you.
Please email us at hello@storytellingtoronto.org and we will pair you with a volunteer job.
As a thank you to our volunteers, for every shift worked you will receive a complimentary ticket to another show at the festival. Additionally, all volunteers will be entered into a draw to win a free pass for the 2024!
Job Opportunity: Operations Coordinator
Job Title: Operations Coordinator (Part-time Position of 15 hours per week at $25 per hour.)
Date posted: Friday, September 29th, 2023
Reports to: Board of Storytelling Toronto, Executive Director
Location: Toronto, Ontario.
This is a hybrid role, with opportunities to Work From Home (WFH), from the Storytelling Toronto office, and other locations within the Greater Toronto Area as needed. The successful candidate will commute for off-site operations including community programs, meetings and other business.
Duration: 8.5 month contract including 3-month probationary period. Possibility for extension.
To apply: please send a Cover Letter and Resume in PDF format; we also accept video applications to hr@storytellingtoronto.org by Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, with your First Name, Last Name and Operations Coordinator in the subject line.
Position Overview
The Operations Coordinator’s main responsibilities include running the office, supporting programming, and supporting members.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate has a background in the Arts & Culture sector or another relevant field. Preference for candidates with administration/operations management experience. Preference for candidates with experience working with non-profit organizations, artists, and arts organizations. Must demonstrate working knowledge of digital content creation (Canva, Google Workspace, MailChimp, Online Ticketing Platforms), including web content (WordPress CMS) and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook). Proven leadership skills, including ability to work independently and manage own tasks and timelines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to support a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Job Description, including Role Specifics
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the running of the office, and supporting the organization’s programming, while working closely with the Board of Storytelling Toronto, the Executive Director, and remotely with the Financial Coordinator. The Office Coordinator also works with the Board of Storytelling Toronto and the Executive Director to create documentation, including for the Annual General Meeting, as well as marketing materials to promote Storytelling Toronto and its programs.
The Operations Coordinator is also responsible for assembling and delivering Pip!, a Mailchimp e-newsletter to all subscribers twice monthly, as well as regular maintenance and updates to the website; depending on the time of year, both of these tasks can be time consuming.
The Operations Coordinator is also responsible for liaising with members and responding to inquiries from the public. The Operations Coordinator is the first point of contact, and, to a degree, the face of the organization.
All copy sent into the Operations Coordinator for reproduction, in addition to any copy prepared by the Operations Coordinator, must be edited and proofread before being disseminated to the public.
Office Duties
• First point of contact via email and phone to members and non-members
• Maintain correspondence via email, following up with messages promptly
• Support office staff and program leaders with documents, promotional materials
• Manage supply cabinet inventory, keep office organized and neat, ensure the spare key is always put back in the lock-box
Board/Organizational Support
• Coordinate and provide documentation for the Annual General Meeting
Program/Member Support
• Maintain donor, membership, and course participant records; work closely with Financial Coordinator to ensure accurate records
• Prepare the annual programming brochure with designer; carry out annual direct mail campaign to both members and general mailing lists
• Communicate calls for storytellers and other professional opportunities to members
• Create and maintain pages for programming/special events
• Along with Social Media Coordinator, promote courses and events through social media; create copy
Website
• Maintain the Word Press ADOA website regularly, with updates to programming and events.
*Other responsibilities and assignments may be required.
To apply: please send a Cover Letter and Resume in PDF format; we also accept video applications to hr@storytellingtoronto.org by Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, with your First Name, Last Name and Operations Coordinator in the subject line.
Storytelling Toronto welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.