Careers
There has never been a more exciting time to join the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) team. As Canada’s largest and longest-running literary festival, we continue to adapt our creative programmes to changing times, capturing innovative and enlightening conversations on stage and online.
Current Opportunities
Festival Assistant, Events
Employment Type: Contract, 4.5 months with a tentative start date of June 28, 2021
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Deadline to apply: June 20, 2021
The Festival Assistant, Events will receive a unique introduction to the world of event coordination in the not-for-profit sector. Reporting to the Event Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in event logistics, and publisher and author communications. As a small not-for-profit organization that produces world-class literary events and festivals, the Festival Assistant must possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a team environment.
Marketing & Communications Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)
Employment Type: Temporary, part-time contract (15-20 hr/week, Mondays to Fridays)
Work term: August 3 to November 5, 2021
Deadline to apply: June 25, 2021
The Marketing & Communications Assistant will provide general assistance to the TIFA marketing and communications team during the launch and delivery of the 42nd Festival edition. The Assistant’s focus will be supporting all marketing strategies and tactics (digital and traditional) designed to increase TIFA’s audience and strengthen its relationship with members and the publishing community.
Festival Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)
Employment Type: Temporary, part-time contract (15-20 hr/week, Mondays to Fridays)
Work term: August 3 to November 5, 2021
Deadline to apply: June 25, 2021
The Festival Assistant will provide general assistance to TIFA during the preparation and launch of the 42nd Festival edition. The Assistant’s focus will be supporting programming and event planning initiatives. The overall objective is to support the development of TIFA’s event programme and strengthen TIFA’s relationship with members of the publishing community.
TIFA and Harbourfront Centre are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusiveness in our teams, creative communities, programmes and services. We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process.
