Arts and Recreation Leader

About Art With a Heart Inc.

Art With a Heart is a community-based charity that empowers individuals through expressive arts. We create inclusive and supportive spaces where participants can grow, express themselves, and thrive creatively. Our summer programs provide a meaningful opportunity for young artists to explore their emotions, build friendships, and develop their confidence through art.

Position Overview

Art With a Heart is looking for a dedicated and organized Recreation Coordinator to join our summer programming team for an 8-week contract. Reporting to the Recreation Program Manager, this role plays a key part in supporting the operational and administrative functions of our summer programs, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes and on-site each day.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the planning and delivery of arts-based activities at community events (e.g., Whitby Farmers’ Market, Canada Day, and more).
Transport supplies to and from event locations across the region.
Set up and take down art stations and activity areas.
Welcome and engage participants in a friendly, inclusive manner.
Provide on-site support during programming and help troubleshoot challenges.
Promote Art With a Heart’s mission of inclusion and connection through creative expression.
Act as second-in-command to the Community Arts Coordinator during outreach activities.
Qualifications

Previous experience in community engagement, arts programming, or recreation is an asset.
Comfortable working in public event settings and with diverse populations.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Positive, flexible attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Must be able to lift and transport supplies.
Access to reliable transportation is preferred.
Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification (or willingness to obtain).
Vulnerable Sector Check (required upon hiring).
Why Join Us?

Be a part of a supportive, passionate, and creative team.
Help bring joyful, meaningful summer programming to children and youth.
Build valuable leadership and organizational experience in a vibrant community setting.
Art With a Heart Inc. is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

This is a Government of Canada funded job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The Applicant must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment; is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protections Act [S.C. 2001, c.27]; and is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

*International Students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application question(s):

This job is funded through the Canadian Summer Jobs program. Please confirm that you are a permanent resident or Canadian citizen - international students are not eligible.
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-26
Expected start date: 2025-06-30

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