Opportunities

The Toronto Biennial of Art is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all of our work. We work proactively to be fair and equitable in practice and to build diversity into our teams, creative communities, and programs. All open positions will be posted below. Check back periodically or follow our LinkedIn channel for updates on postings.

Current Opportunities

Outreach Assistant

Position Overview:

Job Title: Outreach Assistant
Role Type: Full-time, contract
Contract Length: May 25 – August 29, 2026
Salary: $25/hour

Application Deadline: May 10, 2026

The Toronto Biennial of Art (TBA) is seeking an Outreach Assistant to support the engagement of key stakeholders in the Biennial, including educators and schools. The Assistant will report jointly to the Manager, Marketing & Communications and Senior Manager, Learning. The candidate will gain hands-on experience in community engagement, arts learning, non-profit social media, project coordination, stakeholder relations, and exhibition and programming communications. This includes: supporting the implementation of TBA’s integrated marketing and communications strategy, support in coordinating with educators and schools, maintaining print and online collateral, assisting in partner relationship communications, and participating in event outreach alongside the TBA team.

The intern will gain experience in:

– partnership development
– marketing and social media
– digital marketing platforms including Mailchimp, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
– website content development and updating
– marketing administration
– marketing collateral development and production, including print, online, and social media ads
– copywriting and editing
– community outreach
– logistics and scheduling
– research
– database entry and management
– arts administration

Note: this role may include periods spent out of the office connecting with venue neighbourhoods by handing out posters, flyers etc., occasional cold calling, and door-to-door outreach to neighbourhood residents, libraries, businesses, schools, etc.

Job Requirements:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under theImmigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Marketing Responsibilities:

Assist with event outreach through distributing and maintaining print and online collateral, including newsletters, wayfinding, social media, and website content
Assist in relationships with media/venues/creative/community partners, other marketing-related partners, vendors, and agencies
Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in creation of event listings compilation and completion
Assist Social Media Coordinator with collection of digital assets, copy writing and general social media needs
Support the coordination and creation of marketing communications materials including event announcements, text drafts, images and captions, etc.
Support marketing administration such as minute-taking, receipt organization and processing, organization of filing systems, etc.

Programs & Learning Responsibilities:

Support outreach to schools and educators in support of TBA’s Learning Programs (including database support, Educator outreach events, and more)
Prepare and distribute promotional materials for TBA’s Learning Programs to schools and community partners
Coordinate scheduling of school visits with educators and community partners
Support the Public Programs & Learning team in the creation of outreach and learning materials including coordinating printing, shipping, and other logistics
Assist with the research of, engagement and relationship building with specific communities and community groups localized near main Biennial sites for deep engagement in Biennial activities
Developing and maintaining specialized contact lists and databases

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in marketing, communications, public relations, education, or a related field
Confident verbal communicator comfortable with engaging new stakeholders
Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants and how they can be deployed
Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills; top-notch oral and verbal communication skills
Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask
Detail-oriented approach with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to work remotely and in the office space, located at 32 Lisgar Street, Toronto
Proven commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and practices of anti-racism and anti-oppression, to contribute to a healthy workplace environment
Ability to work collaboratively and to thrive in a collaborative environment, while managing and nurturing the many voices of the organization, as well as its audience
Experience working as a proactive member of a cohesive team as well as independently; comfort and ability to work off-site and being self-motivated are assets

Assets:

Familiar with the following platforms: Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Sheets, etc), Canva, Later, MailChimp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Linkin.Bio, WordPress
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) or equivalent digital media editing tools
Knowledge of inclusive and accessible design (descriptive captions and alt text for images and video)
Excellent social listening skills; ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space
Direct experience working in/with contemporary visual art organizations, entertainment, or non-profit environments
Photography experience and photo/video editing experience

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to opportunities@torontobiennial.org with the subject line Outreach Assistant by no later than May 10, 2026. Only select applicants will be contacted for an interview and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Toronto Biennial of Art is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all of our work. We work proactively to be fair and equitable in practice and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage those who identify as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, persons of colour, all gender and sexual orientations, and all groups protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code to apply. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Toronto Biennial of Art.

Storyteller, Public Programming & Learning (2 positions) | Weekends

Position Title: Storyteller, Public Programming & Learning (2 positions) | Weekends

Role Type: Part Time Contract, Saturdays, with 3 additional Sunday shifts throughout the 12 week period

Location: Art Museum at the University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto

Contract Length:

Training Period: various dates, plus prep, September 8-18, 2026. Averaging 14 hours of training sessions.
Curatorial Walkthroughs, plus prep, averaging 4 hours September 21-26, 2026.
Active Biennial season:
Public Storytelling Sessions, 4 hours on Saturdays.
3 Sundays through the 12 week period (September 27, October 18, December 20, 2026)
Additional hours for private tours depending on availability, may be requested.

Pay:

$200 flat fee for independent preparation and research
$35/hour for all training, workshops, walkthroughs, and Storytelling sessions

Application Deadline Extended: June 19, 2026

With support from The Art Museum (University of Toronto,) and the Collaboratory for Black Poēsis (Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto), TBA is pleased to invite practicing artists to the TBA Storytelling Program. This opportunity provides a platform for Black, Indigenous, and racialised artists, storytellers, and educators of colour to work in dialogue with local and international artists and art works through a decolonial lens and critical inquiry methodologies within informal sites of learning. TBA Storytelling sessions seek to “unlearn” together, taking cue from the diverse voices represented at the Biennial and the critical issues of the global context.

This year’s Biennial will be curated by Allison Glenn and takes place September 26 to December 20, 2026.

TBA is seeking 2 practicing artists and storytellers to mediate contemporary art through modes of interpreting, informing, narrating and embodying. Comprising a series of guided sessions, spot tours, conversations, and informal learning sessions with visitors, the TBA Storytelling program will engage intergenerational audiences with the artworks and contexts around TBA 2026 to ensure enriching visitor experiences.

As part of their guided tours, Storytellers are invited to develop personal responses — grounded in their own pedagogic and artistic practices — to the Biennial in relation to questions and perspectives surfacing from the exhibition works and sites; these responses may include facilitated conversations, activities or workshops, readings, performances, and more. Visiting audiences and members of the public will be invited to learn through the many voices and perspectives that Storytellers bring. This year, the main site of the Biennial will be held at The Art Museum, University of Toronto. TBA Storytellers will be asked to be on site Saturdays for Public and Group Tours, and additional hours may be requested as needed pending availability.

Roles and responsibilities:

Attend all training sessions (see details under “Desired availability”).
Research TBA exhibition content and artworks to inform Storytelling Sessions (guided tours and spot tours) and facilitate meaningful engagement with visitors within the exhibition spaces.
Develop and conduct dynamic Storytelling Sessions for varied groups of intergenerational visitors, including school groups and post-secondary students, depending on Storyteller’s interests, experiences, and practice.
Mediate complex conversations that may arise from exhibition content with visitors, using sensitivity and care, as addressed in the Training & Workshops.
Work closely with the Public Programming & Learning team to keep track of scheduling, reporting and feedback.

Desired availability:

Training for up to 14 hours in between September 8-18, 2026 (exact dates and times to be confirmed):
- Accessibility
- Equity, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression
- Conflict De-escalation
- Critical Pedagogies
- Mobile Arts Curriculum Learning Tools
Curatorial Walkthroughs
- for up to 4 hours in September 2026
Weekly Storytelling sessions
- Saturdays and 3 Sundays beginning October 6, 2026, totalling a minimum of 4 hours per week minimum until December 20, 2024.
- Additional hours on an as needed basis
- Additional independent time to study and prep exhibition and artist materials as needed.
Additional private tours on an as-needed basis and according to Storyteller availability.

Desired qualifications:

Approaches all work with a commitment to anti-oppression and equity.
Lived experience as a Black, Indigenous and/or racialised artist, storyteller, and/or educator of colour.
Ability to work with support staff, delegating and as a team member.
Strong interest in contemporary art, collective learning, and social justice.
Multi-media/modal artists with their own practice are desired.
Facilitation experience in an educational, narrational, and/or pedagogical setting with intergenerational groups of various backgrounds, with attention, sensitivity and care.
Experience working with students and youth is an asset.
Ability to move between exhibition spaces, sites and floors, and for long periods of time,
facilitating large groups.
Strong time management and self-organization skills.
Proficiency in English is an asset. The capacity to conduct Storytelling sessions in multiple languages and/or ASL interpretation is welcome.
Openness to experimentation in mediation and group facilitation techniques.

To Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to opportunities@torontobiennial.org with the subject line “Storyteller, Public Programming & Learning (Weekends)” by June 19, 2026. Please indicate where you saw this posting. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Toronto Biennial of Art is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all of our work. We work proactively to be fair and equitable in practice and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage those who identify as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, persons of colour, individuals of non-conforming gender and sexual orientations, and all groups protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code to apply. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Toronto Biennial of Art.

Storyteller, Public Programming & Learning (2 positions) | Weekdays

Position Title: Storyteller, Public Programming & Learning (2 positions) | Weekdays

Pay:

$200 flat fee for independent preparation and research
$35/hour for all training, workshops, walkthroughs, and Storytelling sessions

Role Type: Part Time Contract, Tuesdays to Fridays, October 6 to December 18, 2026

Location: Art Museum at the University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto

Contract Length:

Training period, including preparation: Between September 8-18, 2026, averaging 14 hours of training sessions.
Curatorial walkthroughs, including prep, averaging 4 hours between September 21-25, 2026.
Active Biennial season:
- Storytelling sessions with school group visitors,Tuesdays to Fridays, averaging 16 hours per week.
- Additional Storytelling sessions for private tours depending on availability, may be requested.

Application Deadline: June 19, 2026

The Toronto Biennial of Art (TBA) is pleased to invite OISE educators to a pilot OISE x TBA Storytelling Program. This paid opportunity provides a platform for emerging educators to work in dialogue with local and international artists and art works through a decolonial lens, enriching teaching praxis and classroom pedagogy with arts and object-based inquiry methodologies within informal sites of learning. TBA Storytelling sessions seek to “unlearn” together, taking cue from the diverse voices represented at the Biennial and the critical issues of the global context.

This year’s Biennial will be curated by Allison Glenn and takes place September 26 to December 20, 2026.

TBA is seeking 2 emerging educators to mediate contemporary art through modes of interpreting, informing, narrating and embodying. Preference will be given to educators who are practicing artists but this is not a condition to apply for this role. Comprising a series of guided sessions, spot tours, conversations, and informal learning sessions with visitors, the OISE x TBA Storytelling Program will engage intergenerational audiences with the artworks and contexts around TBA 2026 to ensure enriching visitor experiences.

As part of their guided tours, Storytellers are invited to develop personal responses — grounded in their own pedagogic and artistic practices, as well as their lived experiences — to the Biennial in relation to questions and perspectives surfacing from the exhibition works and sites; these responses may include facilitated conversations, activities or workshops, readings, performances, and more. Visiting school and community groups, families and members of the public will be invited to learn through the many voices and perspectives that Storytellers bring. This year, the main site of the Biennial will be held at the Art Museum, University of Toronto St. George Campus. OISE x TBA Storytellers will be asked to be on site Tuesday to Friday mornings for School Groups, and additional hours may be requested as needed pending availability.

Roles and responsibilities:

Attend all training sessions (see details under “Desired availability”).
Research TBA exhibition content and artworks to inform Storytelling Sessions (guided tours and spot tours) and facilitate meaningful engagement with visitors within the exhibition spaces.
Develop and conduct dynamic Storytelling Sessions for school-aged groups depending on Storyteller’s interests, experiences, and practice.
Mediate complex conversations that may arise from exhibition content with visitors, using sensitivity and care, as addressed in the Training & Workshops.
Work closely with the Public Programming & Learning team to keep track of scheduling, reporting and feedback.

Desired availability:

Training for up to 14 hours in between September 8-18, 2026 (exact dates and times to be confirmed):
- Accessibility
- Equity, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression
- Conflict De-escalation
- Critical Pedagogies
- Mobile Arts Curriculum Learning Tools
Curatorial Walkthroughs
- Up to 4 hours between September 21-26, 2026

Weekly Storytelling sessions
- 9:30 am – 1:30 pm beginning October 6, 2026, totalling a minimum of 16 hours per week minimum until December 18 , 2024.
- Additional hours on an as needed basis
- Additional independent time to study and prep exhibition and artist materials as needed.

Desired qualifications:

Approaches all work with a commitment to anti-oppression, anti-racism, and equity.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong interest in contemporary art, collective learning, education, and social justice.
Applicants with their own multi-media/modal art practice is desired.
Facilitation experience in an educational, narrational, and/or pedagogical setting
Openness to experimentation in mediation and group facilitation techniques.
Working with intergenerational groups of various backgrounds
Experience working with elementary and secondary school children and youth
Ability to move between exhibition spaces, sites and floors, and facilitating large groups for longer periods of time
Strong time management and self-organization skills.
Proficiency in English. The capacity to conduct Storytelling sessions in multiple languages and/or ASL interpretation is welcome.
Openness to experimentation in mediation and group facilitation techniques.
An up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Screening will be required.

To Apply:

This role is only open to University of Toronto OISE students, so please identify yourself as such when sending your application. To apply, please send a 1 page cover letter and 2 page resume to opportunities@torontobiennial.org with the subject line “Storyteller, Public Programming & Learning (Weekdays)” by June 25, 2026. Please indicate where you saw this posting. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.