TD Communications & Engagement Assistant

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TD Communications & Engagement Assistant

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Job description

Mercer Union, a centre for contemporary art, is seeking a TD Communications & Engagement Assistant for a one-year contract beginning 10 September 2025.Reporting to the Operations & Development Manager, the TD Communications & Engagement Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the gallery’s communications, outreach, and administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing audiences for exhibitions and events by implementing marketing strategies, creating compelling content, and building relationships with relevant stakeholders through engagement and outreach. This role is ideal for an organized, creative, and collaborative individual with a passion for contemporary art and a desire to build a career in arts administration and communications.The TD Communications & Engagement Assistant role is made possible with Leading Support from .

• Term: One year, Limited-Term Employee
• Length of Assignment: Part-time work, 24 hours / week
• Location: Toronto, ON; onsite and occasional remote work as required
• Hourly Wage: $23.00 per hour worked, less applicable withholdings and statutory deductions

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of marketing and communications materials (digital and print) for exhibitions, programs, community and stewardship events
• Ensure the accuracy of information across Mercer Union’s digital platforms and printed materials, including donor and partner recognition where applicable
• Support the production of fundraising-related materials including thank you letters, impact reports, fundraising campaigns, case for support documents, and support materials for grant applications and reports
• Engage members of the press by creating and distributing press releases and press kits; coordinating press tours; and maintaining an archive of press coverage
• Maintain Mercer Union’s mailing lists for digital and print communications, track audience engagement data, and ensure the accuracy of information in the organization’s database / CRM
• Liaise with external service provides including videographers, photographers, printing houses, and publicists for the documentation and promotion of exhibitions, programs and events
• Support facilitation of public programs and gallery events, in both in-person and online formats
• Propose and facilitate community outreach activities to engage new audiences, including participation in fairs and other external events
• Provide administrative support to Development and Curatorial staff as required, including tasks related to exhibitions, programs, fundraising activities, Board and Committee meetings
• Host visitors to Mercer Union’s exhibitions and programs, interpreting artworks and leading exhibition tours as needed
• Open and close the gallery each day, providing technical and maintenance support for the daily functions of the gallery and exhibitions

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Expected salary

$23 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:18:10 GMT

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