Type: Full-time temporary contract position for 12-13 months
Hours: 35 hours/week
Location: Remote work from home in Canada
Start date: early January, 2026
Deadline to apply: December 12, 2025
About CARFAC
CARFAC is the national membership association for visual artists. We represent professional artists of all ages and stages of their artistic careers, living from coast to coast to coast. We believe that artists, like professionals in other fields, should be paid fairly for their work. We educate the visual arts community about artists’ economic and legal rights, and we offer professional development opportunities through conferences, workshops, and publications. CARFAC strives to be an inclusive and safe space for all, and to accurately reflect the diversity of the artist communities that we serve.
About the role
The Communications Coordinator plays a key role in how CARFAC presents itself to our members, our stakeholders, and the public. The person in this role will ensure our mission, programs, and services are effectively promoted, and that all internal and external communications are consistent, engaging, and professional.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance on communication plans and strategies in collaboration with the CARFAC Board, staff, and relevant committees.
- Design graphics within branding guidelines to be used to promote CARFAC campaigns and services, and assist with the overall development of visual campaigns and messaging.
- Provide regular updates and maintenance of CARFAC’s website and social media accounts.
Act as the communications lead on relevant policy and advocacy files, as required. This includes preparing and distributing promotional materials for presentations and advocacy campaigns, as well as e-newsletters and press releases.
- Assist in the promotion and coordination of our AGM, and attend board and committee meetings as required. This includes aiding in the coordination of our annual in-person board meeting.
- Other tasks as required and agreed to.
Qualifications
- A post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in communications, fine arts, or arts administration. Alternatively, related fields of education and experience will also be considered.
- 2-5 years experience in a communications role.
- Familiarity and use of Squarespace and Canva in a professional environment is required.
- Comfortable with various software, including Google Workspace and WordPress, for campaign and content management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write and refine content effectively.
- Fluency in both of Canada’s official languages.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Compensation, Benefits, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
- Compensation: $28.00/hour
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 4 day work week in July and August
- Health benefits provided after probationary period
To apply:
Please send applications to jobs@carfac.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to fairness, equity, and diversity in all employment opportunities, and we provide a supportive work environment for all staff. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are members of marginalized and/or underserved/underrepresented communities, especially individuals who identify with: Black, Indigenous, or people of colour; diverse gender and sexual identities (including LGBTQ2+); people living with dis/ability, etc.
