Box Office Assistant (The Isabel Bader Centre)

Remuneration: $18.85/hourly – Part-Time
Deadline: 13 August 2026

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University is seeking enthusiastic casual staff to join our team as Box Office (BO) Assistants for the 2026-2027 season (Sept. 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027)!

Provide exceptional customer service by selling tickets, assisting patrons, and serving as a welcoming ambassador for The Isabel.

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Front of House Assistant (The Isabel Bader Centre)

Remuneration: $18.85/hourly – Part-Time
Deadline: 13 August 2026

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University is seeking enthusiastic casual staff to join our team as Front of House (FOH) Assistants for the 2026-2027 season (Sept. 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027).

Help create a seamless audience experience by welcoming guests, supporting event operations, and ensuring patron safety and comfort throughout performances.

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Senior Graphic Designer(Queen's University)

Remuneration: $62,475 - $81,218/year (Full-Time/ Contract)
Deadline: 1 September 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shares expertise with colleagues on design techniques and trends, which may take the form of ad hoc guidance. Advice and clarification may be sought regarding the application of official brand identity standards, including feedback on design materials submitted by campus partners. This position does not oversee the work of others.
• works mainly in University Relations and may occasionally interact with internal university clients on specific recurring projects, freelance designers, or attend meetings with others across the university.
• Must align visual creation to key messages, offer a few options before moving to final development, and prioritizes multiple demands.
• Apply standard principles that Graphic Designers apply to each project, as well as the requirement to work within the official University Brand Guidelines. Working within those principles, the incumbent applies established graphic design principles and brand standards to resolve design challenges, seeking direction from the Senior Director, Brand when issues fall outside standard practice.
• This position supports the consistent application of Queen’s University’s visual identity by providing design services, templates, and guidance within established frameworks and under the direction of the Marketing and Brand leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the completion of a 3-year Graphic Design program from a college or university that includes a high level of creativity and familiarity with all aspects of print production and how design is translated to a digital environment, or equivalent training plus experience.

The following skills and abilities are acquired through a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience:

• Proficiency in industry-standard graphic design, layout, image editing, motion graphics, and digital production software used in print and digital communications environments, with the ability to adapt to evolving tools and technologies. A sound working knowledge of MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe programming (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After Effects)
• Familiarity with basic web design and content management
• Familiarity with AI-enabled design and productivity tools used to support layout, formatting, accessibility checks, and quality review, in accordance with established standards.
• Experience organizing and maintaining photo and video assets within shared storage or asset management systems.
• Working knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles as applied within legislative and institutional guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills to produce and manage graphic design initiatives from conception to the final artwork, including production and pre-press details
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with some requiring greater discretion; while most projects can be recurring on an annual basis, many arise with a short timeline for completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to think creatively
• Strong written and oral customer-focused communication skills
• Ability to problem solve when responding to program, client or supplier needs
• The incumbent must maintain their knowledge of new developments in the areas of graphic design and marketing by reviewing all available sources of information, including articles, competitive websites, attending conferences, etc. This also includes monitoring and recommending new software developments that may enhance design execution across various platforms.

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Retail & Studio Team Member (Amaranth Stoneware)
(28-37 hours a week)
Deadline: Until Filled

Amaranth Stoneware is looking for two people to join our team. We’re a busy pottery
studio, school, and retail store, and we’re looking for someone who enjoys working with
people, staying organized, and knows their way around pottery.

The ideal candidate will have strong retail and/or administrative skills and some
knowledge or experience with pottery and ceramics.

RESONSIBILITIES:

• Helping customers with pottery supplies, clay, glazes, tools, and equipment
• Processing sales and customer orders
• Answering customer emails and phone calls
• Entering orders and helping with general admin
• Assisting with inventory, restocking, shipping, and pickups
• Helping with class and workshop administration
• Supporting students and instructors
• Keeping the store and studio organized
• Helping out with the day-to-day things that keep the business runnin

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Retail and/or administrative experience
• Some pottery or ceramics knowledge and experience
• Friendly and comfortable dealing with customers
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable using computers and learning new software
• Able to multitask and work independently
• Willing to pitch in and help wherever needed

If this sounds like a good fit, send your resume to hello.amaranthstoneware@gmail.com and a short introduction about yourself, your experience, and your connection to pottery!

Theatre Critic & Researcher (Kingston Theatre Alliance)
Remuneration: $21.65/hourly – Part-Time
Deadline: Rolling

The Kingston Theatre Alliance’s Performance Blog is a primary resource for audiences, artists, and theatre practitioners to engage in critical dialogues. Our platform consolidates events and news about arts workers and organizations in the Southeastern Ontario area in an accessible and accountable manner never seen before by the region. The writing team looks for passionate individuals who are committed to questioning who and what criticism is FOR, all while building a stronger sector for live performance in the region.

Kingston Theatre Through the Years (KTTY) is a research project that will consolidate the past century of Kingston’s theatre history. We are working to celebrate the growth of theatre in our region and provide a resource to artists and arts administrators that will benefit them in grant applications, collaborations, and historical pieces. KTTY is looking for writers and researchers interested in uncovering Kingston’s stories and sharing them with the public.

The Theatre Critic and Researcher will work with both the KTA Blog and KTTY team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce and publish reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, and other forms of coverage on theatre/live performance practice in the Kingston and Southeastern Ontario region. Content may take the form of writing, video, podcasts, etc.
• Achieve a fast turnaround (24 hours) for each article.
• Pitch ideas for blog content including potential reviews, interviews, and opinion pieces.
• Attend weekly meetings with the editorial team.
• Represent the blog in a professional manner while attending all events.
• Assist the Project Leads in gathering online resources.
• Collect the Queen’s Archives information and compile it in an easy to access way.
• Create an internal database/system for locating where the in-person materials are (for future people on the project to access easily).
• Create a citations spreadsheet.
• Digitize documents/take photos of relevant material.
• Miscellaneous administrative tasks, as needed to support Project Leads.
• Write essays to accompany the timeline.
• Collaboratively develop the timeline.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position is funded by Student Work Placement and requires the successful candidate to be a student.
• Detailed-oriented; strong time management and organizational skills.
• Research productions, producing organizations, and individual artists to contextualize articles.
• Passion for live performance and a desire to inspire community engagement with theatre and other forms of live performance in Kingston.
• Thrives while working within a small and passionate collaborative writing team.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong understanding of Google Spreadsheets
• Strong writing, research, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with southeastern Ontarian arts.
• Must be a student of a post-secondary institution in which there is crossover between employment and studies.

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Music Foundations Teaching Artist (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: $32-$36/Hourly (Part-Time)
Deadline: Until Filled

As a Music Foundations Teaching Artist joining our Molly Brant School site team you will work with students in grades 2-7. You will introduce the magic of music and build musical skills through rhythm, movement and Orff instruments. Working primarily with the first-year students (grades 2-3), you will also teach one class/week with the older groups to support note reading and other elements of theory required in Strings and Choir classes. This role requires significant independent initiative and understanding of backward design concepts. It also allows for your musical creativity to shine! Training and team preparation begins on September 8th, 2026. Programming with students begins late September.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Teaching Artist will be a lively and engaging musician/educator working collaboratively in a team environment. Activities will include (but are not limited to):

• Music Teaching: teach groups of children (up to 20) in 40-minute learning blocks using a student-centered and fun pedagogical approach focusing on rhythm, movement, ear training and note reading. Orff xylophones, boom whackers, and other hand percussion instruments are available for use. Prepare lesson plans to align with curriculum, learning priorities, and concert goals.
• Make scaffolded music arrangements and prepare parts for varied learning levels. Expect to teach 6-8 lessons/week. Remaining site time will be in support of other Teaching Artists and program needs.
• Recruitment: participate in all aspects of student recruitment presentations
• Communications: always maintain clear communication with the site team, ensure any schedule changes or pertinent information is communicated in a timely manner to the relevant people.
• Classroom support: provide support for other teaching artists, students, B.Ed placement students and volunteers; mentor/supervise students in all contexts during Sistema Kingston program hours and performances including snacks and break times; model the principles and philosophy of Sistema Kingston in all activities
• Attend regular Sistema Kingston team meetings
• Space Management: Ensure classrooms are left clean, equipment is cleaned up, and furniture restored to correct places each day

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated proficiency in music performance on any instrument/voice
• Ability to read and arrange music
• Post-secondary degree in music or music education, or equivalent experience. Orff, Kodaly, or similar early childhood music training would be a strong asset.
• Music teaching experience with groups of children; experience with children with Adverse
• Childhood Experiences, special needs, or behavior exceptionalities an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Resourceful and creative self-starter, with strong attention to detail and consistency
• Collaborative and team oriented, open to observation and constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to adapt messages to diverse audiences
• Ability to think ahead to anticipate needs and potential problems
• Ability to remain calm and respond diplomatically and sensitively using good judgment in stressful/difficult/controversial situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Physically able to carry up to 20 lbs

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Upper Strings Teaching Artist (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: $32-$36/Hourly (Part-Time)
Deadline: Until Filled

We are seeking an energetic and engaging Strings Teaching Artist to join our St. Thomas More Catholic School team. Your focus will be teaching strings classes (up to 15 students) at beginner and junior levels. Groups include both violin and viola students as well as varied learning styles. Students are in grades 3-7. This role requires significant independent initiative and understanding of backward design concepts. It also allows for your musical creativity to shine! Team preparation begins September 8th, 2026. Programming with students begins in late September.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Upper Strings Teaching Artist will be a lively musician/educator whose primary instrument is Violin or Viola. They will work collaboratively in a team environment. Activities will include (but are not limited to):

• Music Teaching: teach groups of children in 40-minute learning blocks (2 per day) using a student-centered and fun pedagogical approach focusing on proper posture, instrumental technique, pitching, note reading, ensemble skills, etc. Prepare lesson plans to align with program learning priorities, student learning needs, and concert goals. Arrange music using a scaffolding approach for differentiated learning styles/levels, and prepare parts as needed.
• Instrument maintenance: stay on top of instrument issues, do small repairs, be pro-active about larger repairs, keep instrument database updated.
• Communications: maintain clear communication with the site team, ensure any schedule
• changes or pertinent information is communicated in a timely manner to the relevant people.
• Classroom support: provide support for other teaching artists, students, B.Ed placement students and volunteers; mentor/supervise students in all contexts during Sistema Kingston program hours and performances including start of day, snacks and break times; model the principles and philosophy of Sistema Kingston in all activities
• Attend regular Sistema Kingston team meetings
• Space Management: Ensure classrooms are left clean, equipment is cleaned up, and furniture restored to correct places each day

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated performance proficiency in violin or viola
• Ability to read and arrange music
• Post-secondary degree in music or music education, or equivalent experience
• Music teaching experience with groups of children. Experience with children with Adverse Childhood Experiences, special needs, or behavior exceptionalities an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Conducting experience would be a strong asset
• Loves working with children
• Resourceful and creative self-starter, with strong attention to detail and consistency
• Collaborative and team oriented, open to observation and constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to think ahead to anticipate needs and potential problems
• Ability to remain calm and respond sensitively in stressful or difficult situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Physically able to carry up to 20 lbs
• Make lesson plans to meet pedagogical goals and scaffold learning to meet students’ needs
• Make decisions about student instrument assignments and repairs
• Assess which problems to refer to appropriate other staff and which to handle to completion.

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Guitar Teacher (Long & McQuade)
Deadline: Until Filled

Lessons Teachers work as independent contractors. The majority of Long & McQuade stores have on-site Lesson Centres that offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, brass, strings and voice

QUALIFICATIONS

Suitable candidates must have at least one of the following:

• A music degree or diploma from a recognized University or College
• A minimum Grade 8 RCM standing with Grade 2 Rudiments professional equivalency
• Must have previous teaching experience with all ages of students
• Knowledge and application of standard teaching methods and lesson curriculum in the private or group lesson situation is required

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Woodwinds Teacher (Long & McQuade)
Deadline: Until Filled

Lessons Teachers work as independent contractors. The majority of Long & McQuade stores have on-site Lesson Centres that offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, brass, strings and voice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Suitable candidates must have at least one of the following:

• A music degree or diploma from a recognized University or College
• A minimum Grade 8 RCM standing with Grade 2 Rudiments professional equivalency
• Must have previous teaching experience with all ages of students
• Knowledge and application of standard teaching methods and lesson curriculum in the private or group lesson situation is required

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