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Festival Assistant
Full-time Seasonal Contract Onsite
35h/week $24.83/h from February 9 2026 to July 2026
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Who are we
Pride Toronto is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to support our communities in the pursuit of our unequivocal rights to be known be heard be understood be accepted be respected and to celebrate the beauty of who we are. Uniting and empowering people with diverse sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions the annual Pride Toronto Festival has become a major Canadian Arts and Cultural Event and the largest Pride celebration in North America. Pride Toronto showcases Toronto on the world stage with diversity inclusion and vibrant creativity.
Why Join Pride Toronto
Pride Toronto continues a legacy that is deeply intertwined with the rich progressive history of Torontos queer community. From a small gathering of dedicated activists fighting for their right to love and be seen to the vibrant celebration it knows today Pride Toronto has been a long time in the making. You will be part of the ever-growing team to bring Pride to Toronto in every beautiful form that Pride takes!
In addition Pride Toronto offers you the chance to:
- Be part of a high performing team where Pride is their passion and continue to benefit the Pride Movement in Toronto.
- Work in an in-office role with the ability to maintain work-life balance through the flexibility to take mid-day appointments and flex-hours.
- Participate in hard-skill development workshops as well as lunch and learns.
- Access to leadership and growth opportunities as the company grows.
What will you be doing as the Festival Assistant
The Festival Assistant (FA) is responsible for assisting with administrative tasks required by the Executive Director. Reporting directly to the Executive Directors or delegate the (FA) will demonstrate keen attention to detail to ensure all administrative tasks are completed for the Executive Director such as meeting minutes booking meetings financial reconciling email management preparation of meetings etc. The (FA) will be required to fill in at events and/or meetings when needed and be the point of contact for the Executive Director from the months of May and June.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Provide administrative support including email management and correspondence managing the transfer of documents and data coordinating meetings including bookings meeting minutes and other meeting functions
- Work with the Executive Director or delegate to ensure all Festival requirements are being met on time and to assist with the general organizing and prioritizing.
- Assist in events when needed as approved by the Executive Director. This could include but not limited to event coordination set up/take down pickups and deliveries for all Festival needs.
- Liaise with various vendors grantors staff and contractors to ensure Festival deadlines are on-track and completed.
- Support with reconciliation of all relevant Festival payments.
- Manage the Executive Directors schedule and ensure a balanced and efficient calendar
- Work with other department Managers and/or Directors to learn departmental needs and goals pertaining to Festival Weekend and special events.
- Liaise with the Sponsorship team to identify required deliverables and ensure needs are met.
- Support the coordination of various signage requirements throughout the Festival and special events.
- Complete all necessary administrative work as assigned and assist the Executive Director.
- Answer and triage incoming phone calls at the office and support with other reception needs as required.
- Assist with data entry management and software integration.
- Assist with Festival delivery and ensure any assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Provide post-Festival support and undertake any other tasks as required to contribute to the overall success of Pride Toronto.
What are we looking for
- A valid G drivers license is an asset.
- Events experience with strong improvisation strategic planning & problem solving skills.
- Customer service experience with strong interpersonal & communication skills.
- Detail oriented and highly organized with excellent time management prioritization and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and individually as needed.
- Ability to resolve problematic situations quickly.
- Keen interest and experience with data management software such as Zone Festival or other event software G-Suite and Asana .
Nice to haves:
- Familiarity with Pride Toronto.
- Experience working with 2SLGBTQI communities.
- Bilingual in French and English.
Our Application and Hiring Process:
Please click the Apply button on this page to submit your application unless you have any access needs restricting you to apply online. Late Submissions will not be accepted. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Successful applicants may go through a series of interviews with the Hiring Committee for this role. The Hiring Committee may require an additional interview or information to select a final candidate. References for the successful candidates will be checked before a formal offer is made. All interviewees will be notified on whether or not they have been selected.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and interviews will be held immediately until the position is full.
Start date for the position will be: February 9 2026
Pride Toronto is committed to the principles of equity and encourages applicants from racialized people Indigenous people disabled people queer and trans people and women. If you require any form of accessibility throughout this application please let us know by emailing .
For up to date information please visit and follow @PrideToronto on Facebook Twitter and Instagram.
We look forward to hearing from you! Stay Proud Stay Safe.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Fashion Retail
- Engineering
- IFRS
- Axapta
- Computing
About Company
Founded in 1981, Pride Toronto continues a legacy that is deeply intertwined with the rich, progressive history of Toronto’s queer community.
