JOB CALL – Community Connector, IMAA
Application deadline: November 27, 2026
Anticipated start date: January 2027
4 month limited-term independent contractor position with possibility of extension $31-$34/hour at 2 days/week (14 hours) With additional work-from-home stipend
Location: Remote*
This call will prioritize Indigenous and racialized applicants.
The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is excited to be hiring a Community Connector. This position comes out of ongoing work of IMAA with its EDI committee and its colleague organization NIMAC, of commitments in the Basis of Unity, and advocacy from IMAA’s membership, specifically racialized and Indigenous community members.
This is a senior self-directed outreach position, requiring research, relationship building, and action plan conceptualization. Working in collaboration with the entire IMAA team and EDI Committee, the Community Coordinator will work to support Indigenous and racialized arts administrators working in the media arts sector across the country by identifying concrete steps the Alliance can take to provide networking, professional capacity building, and community gathering opportunities for its members.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
With support from the National Director (ND) and EDI Committee, conduct outreach to Indigenous and racialized arts administrators working within, and peripheral to, the media arts and interrelated disciplines Establish protocols for information gathering and safeguarding relating to outreach conducted; Assess needs of and opportunities for Indigenous and racialized arts administrators working within the sector; Support network building where appropriate; Chart action plan for organizing Indigenous and racialized arts administrators capacity building and community event(s).
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Long-term experience within the visual and/or media independent arts sector; A critical understanding of anti-oppression and equity frameworks Comfort with and interest in working autonomously and in a self-directed manner; Strong communication skills and experience with remote work; Experience with various communication and information management software, primarily GSuite and Slack; Knowledge of Canada Council for the Arts funding programs; Excellent organizational skills and practices, comfort with working autonomously, a curiosity for learning and exploring various software; French/English bilingualism is an asset.
The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing over 100 independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country, the IMAA serves over 21,000 independent media artists and cultural workers.
IMAA is a dynamic organization anchored in its diverse membership from all regions of the country, and supported by a small but dedicated staff team. We are led by our Basis of Unity in our commitment to serving independent media arts communities in all their diversity from coast to coast to coast. For more information about IMAA, its members and activities, visit www.imaa.ca
Accommodations will be made available to applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact National Director Barbora Racevičiūtė at hiring@imaa.ca prior to November 27. Any personal information shared as a part of your application will be kept strictly confidential. Applications will only be shared with the hiring committee, and will be deleted from IMAA’s private cloud storage once the Community Connector position is filled.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV (in English or French) by email to the IMAA Hiring Committee: hiring@imaa.ca
Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*IMAA’s National Office is located in Montréal, but we will consider applicants based elsewhere in Canada. IMAA staff works either remotely or in a hybrid mode. The successful candidate may be required to travel as part of their functions.