Job Details

Location

901 Lawrence Ave W. Toronto, ON M6A 1C3

Position Type

Contract

Posted

January 14, 2026

To submit your application, please email your resume and cover letter with the subject line:

Event and Volunteer Coordinator: (Your Name)

Event and Volunteer Coordinator

Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, Salsa in Toronto Festival, and working alongside senior members of the Special Events Team and members of the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will join the events and human resources team to help produce, manage, and professionally execute various cultural initiatives and logistics related to the Salsa in Toronto Festival. The individual will gain direct hands-on experience in a positive and encouraging workplace and will acquire valuable career-related work experience in Event Management.

This is an 8 week term position ending no later than August 29, 2026 and the position requires in office attendance 4 days a week at our office located at Dufferin and Lawrence. Please note: This job is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and there are additional qualifications that apply, applicants with a study or work permit are not accepted.

Main Responsibilities

- Provide administrative support in the development, tracking and execution of special and cultural event activities
- Volunteer Coordination: full cycle recruitment efforts, develop and maintain pre and post reports and time schedules during event
- Develop and host a volunteer orientation the week prior to each event
- Prepare event passes (both staff and volunteer) and appreciation packages for volunteers
- Perform support activities as appropriate such as arranging signage, compiling mailing lists for invitations, coordinating event related communication materials,



updating event details on social media platforms, as needed.
- Provide daily customer service to associated event partners/participants and respond to phone calls, inquiries, requests, etc. as needed
- Attend event planning meetings to ensure appropriate distribution of information across key cross-functional teams
- Assist in the preparation and execution of all event logistics
- Provide admin support in the development, organization, tracking and execution of local marketing initiatives
- Assume other duties as required

Required Skills

- Robust organizational and planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English required, Spanish is a strong asset.
- Ability to think, respond and act quickly, flexibility in work schedules
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, work within multiple and tight deadlines
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office 360 programs
- Excellent team player with initiative to complete individual duties and assist in other areas where required
- Knowledge of local Hispanic cultural communities desired
- Experience in events planning is an asset

Qualifications

- Event Management or Human Resources Degree (or in progress) and or a minimum 1-year related experience in actual medium to large scale public event planning and or volunteer coordinating
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act2. Please note: Student or work visa status do not qualify.
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment. Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

📌 Event and Volunteer Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Salsa Festivals Project
📍 Canada