Entertainment & Gigs Coordinator

(Afiwi Groove School)

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Position ID: V-OSH1610
Last Modified: 28 May 2026
Last Full Update: 28 May 2026

Opportunity Details: Entertainment & Gigs Coordinator

Contact Sanaaj, Executive Director, Afiwi Groove School; Phone: (647) 393-8035; Email: sanaaj@afiwigroove.com
Duties

Afiwi Groove School is seeking an organized and outgoing Entertainment & Gigs Coordinator to help secure performance, workshop, and event opportunities for our artists, youth performers, and cultural programs. This role focuses on researching and pitching opportunities to festivals, schools, school boards, community organizations, cultural events, and corporate/community partners.

The coordinator will play an important role in expanding Afiwi Groove School’s visibility, bookings, and community impact through strategic outreach and relationship-building.

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)

Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per month

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and identify performance and workshop opportunities with festivals, schools, school boards, cultural organizations, and community events
  • Pitch Afiwi Groove School programs, performances, and artists to potential partners and event organizers
  • Conduct outreach through email, phone calls, and networking
  • Build and maintain relationships with event organizers, schools, and community partners
  • Help coordinate gig bookings, schedules, and communications
  • Assist with preparing promotional materials, proposals, and performance packages
  • Track outreach efforts, leads, bookings, and partnership opportunities
  • Support event logistics and coordination as needed
  • Collaborate with the Afiwi team to grow entertainment and educational programming opportunities

Ideal Candidate

  • Passionate about arts, music, culture, youth engagement, and community development
  • Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
  • Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable with outreach, pitching, and public communication
  • Experience or interest in event coordination, entertainment booking, arts administration, sales, or community outreach is an asset
  • Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, online research, and digital communication tools
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively

Areas of Focus

  • Festival and event outreach
  • School and school board partnerships
  • Entertainment bookings
  • Community engagement
  • Artist and program promotion
  • Relationship development

 
Benefits • Opportunity to support meaningful youth arts programming and performances. 
• Build leadership and community engagement experience. 
• Be part of a team dedicated to empowering youth through arts and culture
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+)
Areas of Interest Event Coordination & Support ; Registration
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Planning & Organizing ; Public Speaking
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 10 / Week
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Number of Positions Durham Region 
 
2 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Start Date On or after 01 Jun 2026

Agency Details: Afiwi Groove School

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Website http://www.afiwigroove.com

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