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Please read through the 3 job postings below and submit your applications to hr@storytellingtoronto.org by July 29th 2026.

Arts Administrator

Part Time Position- 15 hours per week

We are hiring an arts administrator to support Storytelling Toronto run it's yearly programming of courses and events, including the Toronto International Storytelling Festival!

The Arts Administrator is the first point of contact with our members and with the public, responding to inquiries and promoting our activities through phone, website, newsletter and social media channels.

This position ensures the smooth running of the office, including purchasing supplies, organizing equipment and managing subscriptions.

The Arts Administrator maintains files and email communications through Google Workspace. This role is also essential for keeping our events running smoothly: setting up ticketing, organizing equipment and keeping performers and volunteers on schedule.

This role will require monthly production support for the Pillar event series and Festival events which happen on Saturdays. The Arts Administrator in concert with the Artistic Director, will ensure storytelling concerts, workshop, and the festival are delivered professionally and efficiently.

Read the Full Job Description.

Application

Please send three items by July 29th, 2026 to Laurie Malabar at hr@storytellingtoronto.org with your First Name, Last Name and with Arts Administrator in the subject line:

1) Cover Letter
2) Resume in PDF format
3) Using https://sites.google.com/ design an imaginary storytelling event subpage using 3 storytellers from our directory, including their photos and bios. Send us a link to your design!

Storytent Coordinator

Contract Position- 6 hours per month

We are hiring a Storytent Coordinator to help schedule and recruit for our weekly Saturday morning storytelling open mic 'Storytent'.

StoryTent is a free open mic storytelling session, facilitated by a professional storyteller (the host). Tellers young and old, novice and experienced, amateur and professional, get together every Saturday morning to share stories, listen and enjoy. It is particularly popular with families of preschoolers and children in primary grades. StoryTent is for people who have never told a story before and want to try it out; tellers who are working on a story and want to see how it lands; tellers with a tale for the young and old; tellers from near and far. All stories are family-friendly.

Read the full job description here.

Application

Three items by July 29, 2026 to Laurie Malabar at hr@storytellingtoronto.org with your First Name, Last Name and with Course Coordinator in the subject line:

1) Cover Letter that reflects on how you are a good match for this specific position.

2) Resume in PDF format.

3) Create a plan for recruiting and supporting apprentices with the StoryTent program.

Course Coordinator

Contract Position - 6 hours per month

We are hiring a course coordinator to create and refresh our storytelling course offerings including scheduling and recruiting instructors.

Since 1979 Storytelling Toronto has been offering courses in the art of storytelling. Our CORE courses cover essential skills for beginner to professional-level storytellers. Specialty courses are targeted to specific audiences and storytelling genres such as converting a literary story to one that you can tell orally, shaping your family stories, or the use of improv and storytelling.

Read the full job description here.

Application

Three items to be sent by July 29, 2026 to Laurie Malabar at hr@storytellingtoronto.org with your First Name, Last Name and with Course Coordinator in the subject line:

1) Cover Letter that reflects on how you are a good match for this specific position.

2) Resume in PDF format.

3) Provide descriptions of two new workshops that might be of benefit to the Toronto Storytelling Community. Who would teach them and how would they be delivered? Identify the type of venue needed, equipment requirements and any pre-requisites. All applications will be reviewed, but only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

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