Job Posting: Communications and Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)
Posted: August 15, 2025
Organization: Balancing Act (Theatre Direct)
Location: Toronto. Hybrid: remote and in office
Position Type: Part-Time Contract (September 2025 – April 2026)
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
Start Date: Late September 2025
Position Overview
We’re seeking a passionate, organized, and creative Communications and Outreach Coordinator to join our team on a part-time basis. This role will be responsible for driving our communications strategy, engaging community stakeholders, and amplifying the voices and work of caregivers in the arts sector.
This is a hybrid remote/in office contract position with flexible hours (~17 hours per week), ideal for someone with a strong background in communications, community engagement, and/or advocacy within the arts or nonprofit sector. The Communications and Outreach Coordinator reports to Balancing Act’s Managing Producer.
Balancing Act Canada is committed to equity in hiring. We invite and strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with equity-deserving groups and who are caregivers. Accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations (e.g., citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit). Proof of a valid Social Insurance Number will be required upon hire.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build upon and develop an existing communications and outreach plan aligned with Balancing Act’s mission and goals
- Manage and grow our presence across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Draft and distribute newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials
- Coordinate outreach to potential sector stakeholders and support the team in sustaining relationships with existing partners
- Track analytics and engagement metrics to assess communications effectiveness
- Support event promotion and registration
Qualifications:
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3+ years experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or community outreach (experience in the arts/culture/nonprofit sector preferred)
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Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
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Familiarity with the following digital communication tools: Mailchimp, Canva, Buffer, Meta Business Suite, monday.com, other platform literacy welcome
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Experience managing social media platforms
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Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate with a small team
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A strong commitment to equity, accessibility, and advocacy for artists, cultural workers, and the arts sector at large
Additional Competencies Welcome:
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Bilingual (English and French)
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Experience with accessibility best practices in digital communications
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Background in arts, cultural work and/or lived experience as a caregiver
Compensation
$26 – $30/hour with monthly phone reimbursement, ~17 hours per week, September 2025 through April 2026.
How to Apply
Please send your resume, a short cover email, and 2–3 samples of communications work (e.g., social media posts, newsletter, press release, campaign strategy, etc.) to:
📧 info [at] balancingactcanada [dot] com
with the subject line: Application – Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Deadline to Apply: September 5, 2025
Balancing Act Canada is committed to equity in hiring. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals who are Indigenous, Black, racialized, disabled, 2SLGBTQIA+, and/or caregivers. Accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process.
About Balancing Act Canada
Founded and incubated by Theatre Direct, Balancing Act Canada is a national initiative committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and sustainability in the arts by empowering parent and caregiver support. We collaborate with arts organizations, independent artists, and sector stakeholders to advocate for systemic change and support those balancing artistic work with caregiving responsibilities.
Balancing Act delivers transformative programming, events, and services on a national scale across the music, visual, performing, and screen-based media arts sectors—advancing the careers of artist parents and caregivers, and reshaping cultural life across Canada.
Balancing Act works under the umbrella of Theatre Direct.