About Us
Join our team and play a role in deepening the power and promise of arts and culture-led social change and care in Canada. ArtsPond is a changemaker of a different kind. Our mission is to nurture thriving ecosystems of care in all realms of life via the wisdom and creativity of arts and culture.
The Opportunity
ArtsPond is seeking two (2) Knowledge Seekers. These positions are funded by Canada Summer Jobs and are available to applicants who are 18 to 30 years of age.
Knowledge Seekers will deepen local wisdom and knowledge about the power and promise of the next generation of youth in arts and culture to lead positive social change and care in Ontario.
Knowledge Seekers will lead the completion of a comprehensive literature review and case studies of local organizations and creatives that are leading, guiding, or supporting youth-led responses to complex social challenges and crises in a positive way through arts and culture. They will explore what issues youth are currently the most concerned about and identify potential solutions, remedies, and therapies that youth can lead to help communities at the margins not only survive, but thrive. Potential topics of interest include climate, housing, and affordability crises, digital and disability justice, mutual aid networks, and more.
Knowledge Seekers will also provide knowledge support for ArtsPond’s primary initiatives in 2025, including Wellpsrings, Caring Cultures, I Love My Gig, Hatch Open, DigitalASO, Together There, and more.
Qualifications
Qualifications of the ideal candidates include:
- Strong reading, verbal, and written communications skills in English
- Minimum one or two years of relevant post-secondary training or relevant work or volunteer experience in arts, culture, social justice, education, research
- Experience, passion, or interest in ethical and equitable research methods or research-creation, including literature reviews, case studies, stakeholder focus groups, surveys, or interviews
- A natural and thoughtful collaborator with ability to maintain a positive attitude toward achieving personal and collective goals
- Access to a personal computer (Windows or Mac OS) and internet
- Experience with Microsoft 365 an asset
- Experience with Zotero bibliography manager an asset
- Be between 18 to 30 years of age on the start date of the job
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
- International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible to apply for this role.
Schedules and Compensation
The preferred schedules and available compensation for the two positions are as follows:
- Knowledge Seeker I: June 16 to August 8, 2025 (8 weeks, 35 hours per week, at $19.25 per hour, maximum $5,390 in total compensation, including base salary plus 4% vacation pay)
- Knowledge Seeker II: July 7 to August 29, 2025 (8 weeks, 35 hours week, at $19.25 per hour, maximum $5,390 in total compensation, including base salary plus 4% vacation pay)
Schedules are flexible for both positions. However, they may not start before June 16, 2025 and must be completed by August 29, 2025.
This is a remote-only position.
Apply
The desired deadline to express interest is June 2, 2024. The positions will remain open until filled, so you may apply after this deadline if the posting remains active.
Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining your skills and interests related to the position to:
Jessa Agilo, Founder, CEO
ArtsPond / Étang d’Arts
jobs@artspond.com
Please reference the position you are applying for in the subject line:
“25210 Knowledge Seeker I” (for June 16 to August 8 preferred)
“25220 Knowledge Seeker II” (for July 7 to August 29 preferred)
Access
We are committed to make this opportunity accessible to all regardless of circumstances. If you have access needs in order to apply for this opportunity, please let us know what you require at jobs@artspond.com.
ArtsPond is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), colour, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity or expression, place of origin, or race, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial, or local laws. We particularly encourage equity-seeking groups including Indigenous, Black other people of colour, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, New Canadians, visible minorities, and other diverse identities, cultures, and origins to apply.
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@artspond.com
