Social Media Coordinator (Summer 2026)

This role will support the social media needs for summer programming at the centre, particularly supporting programming for Queer and Racialized youth. This includes creating social media content plans and communications materials like blogs, design assets, and graphics for creative content at the centre, especially concerning the centre’s accessible programming such as workshops and free events. The candidate will be involved in developing social media and communications assets that will live on the centre’s social media channels, website and promotional screens. The Social Media Coordinator will also assist with documenting activities for the Video Camp for Youth+, as well as support other social media content creation highlighting the centre’s diverse membership and programming such as DARC’s artists in residence and media art production fund recipients. Please note that the Social Media Coordinator will be scheduled for our on-site annual garage sale, taking place Saturday, July 11, 2026.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience working in a social media, communications and/or marketing capacity;

• Organized, detail-oriented and capable of working independently and collaboratively;

• Strong interpersonal communication skills; takes initiative and direction well; works effectively in a team;

• Familiar with media art, video, and audio production equipment an asset;

• Familiarity with navigating Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn is a strong asset;

• Student or graduate of social media, communications, design or marketing is a strong asset;

• Familiar with basic social media, comms and digital video editing materials like Canva, Zeffy, Mailerlite and other outreach resources;

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Davinci Resolve is considered a strong asset;

• Familiarity with office project management applications (e.g. Google Suite, Asana) and macOS a strong asset;

• Ability to speak French or a second language is considered a strong asset.

The Social Media Coordinator will fulfill all of their duties onsite at DARC’s facilities at Arts Court (67 Nicholas St. / 2 Daly Ave. near the Rideau and uOttawa LRT). There is no parking on site. Occasional after hours, weekend and offsite attendance will be scheduled as necessary for programming events. DARC strongly encourages 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, immigrants and racialized members of the community to apply. We understand that not everyone will match this posting perfectly, and we welcome applications from candidates with varied levels and combinations of requirements and experiences who are excited about what they can bring to the role and the centre. Please see CSJ program requirements below for more information.

 

COMPENSATION

Canada Summer Jobs Contract: 8 weeks Term Contract, 35 hours per week for a maximum of 280 hours

Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Expected start date: July 6, 2026

Benefits: Comped DARC workshops, facilities and equipment during employment contract

 

This position is an in-office role at Arts Court in downtown Ottawa, scheduled within DARC’s working hours of 10-5 PM (Mon-Wed) and 10-6 PM (Thurs-Fri). There is no parking on site, Arts Court is a 5 minute walk to the Rideau and uOttawa LRT stations and is fully accessible. All staff must make themselves available to be onsite as scheduled by management or as required by their duties outlined above. Occasional after hours, weekend and offsite attendance may be scheduled or requested as necessary for public programming events.

 

As determined by Canada Summer Jobs, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Based in the Ottawa/Gatineau region;

• 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 the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**, and;

• 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.

*The candidate must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

**International students are not eligible participants.

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a PDF of your cover letter and CV by email to Laura Paolini, admin@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca, with “CSJ Social Media Coordinator” in the subject link. We will begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they are received. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

We will not be using AI to review applications, and we kindly ask that you do not use AI to apply. If you do need other accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.