Toronto, Ontario, Canada · On-site
Job Posting: Event Host Job Type: Causal, On Call . Hours are scheduled based on operational needs and may include evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays Starting On: September 2026 About Nia Centre for the Arts Nia…
Skills: Customer service, Event operations, Event setup, Event teardown, Front-of-house service
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The Event Host is responsible for the onsite execution of events, including setup, teardown, and monitoring of activities to ensure a professional guest experience. They also provide front-of-house support, manage event resources, and resolve operational issues as they arise.
Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and possess strong customer service and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include First Aid/CPR certification, Smart Serve certification, and experience in event or venue operations.
Job Posting: Event Host
Job Type: Causal, On Call . Hours are scheduled based on operational needs and may include evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays
Starting On: September 2026
About Nia Centre for the Arts
Nia Centre for the Arts is a Toronto-based charitable organization working to advance Black artistic expression to enrich our collective identity.
Located at 524 Oakwood Avenue, Nia Centre is Canada's first professional Black arts centre. Through exhibitions, performances, screenings, artist residencies, workshops, and community programs, Nia Centre creates opportunities for artists and communities to gather, create, learn, and celebrate Black artistic expression.
Our Vision is to be Canada’s destination for Black Art and a Champion for Black Culture.
About the Role:
Nia Centre is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and community-minded Event Hosts to join our Events team.
As a member of our frontline operations team, the Event Host is primarily responsible for the onsite execution of approved events and rental activities. This includes ensuring event spaces are prepared and presentation-ready, delivering an exceptional guest and client experience, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, monitoring activities throughout the event, and completing post-event close-out procedures. Event Hosts play a critical role in ensuring programs, community events, workshops, screenings, artist talks, rentals, and flagship events are delivered professionally and in accordance with Nia Centre's operational standards.
This position is ideal for individuals interested in arts and culture, live events, community programming, customer service, event production, or nonprofit administration.
Job Responsibilities
Event Operations
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is passionate about arts, culture, and community engagement, with strong customer service and communication skills. They are reliable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrive in fast-paced event environments while working collaboratively as part of a team.
Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and be able to lift and move event equipment (up to approximately 40 lbs).
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join Nia Centre?
Working as Event Staff provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience producing multidisciplinary arts and cultural events while working alongside artists, curators, producers, and community leaders.
You'll contribute to programs including exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, artist talks, performances, community celebrations, and flagship initiatives that celebrate Black creativity and culture while building valuable experience in arts administration, event production, and community engagement.
Compensation: Event Staff will be compensated $21 per/hour
How To Apply
Interested Candidates should submit
Our Commitment
Nia Centre is strongly committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Persons with Disabilities, Persons of Colour, Indigenous Peoples, and members of the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community.
We thank all candidates in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Sharing stories, documenting history and showcasing art across the African-Diaspora.
The Nia Centre for the Arts is a dynamic cultural hub that celebrates and promotes Black art and culture through providing and creating spaces for multidisciplinary artist expression and youth and professional programs We facilitate a number of programs targeting both youth and professionals in areas such as multidisciplinary art expressions, mentoring and afterschool care. Our vibrant space serves as a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their talents and creativity. Through exhibitions, performances, and community programs, we foster a deeper understanding of the rich and diverse heritage of Afro-Diasporic communities, contributing to a more inclusive and culturally aware society.
Offices: 524 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, Ontario M6E 2X1, CA
Sharing stories, documenting history and showcasing art across the African-Diaspora.
The Nia Centre for the Arts is a dynamic cultural hub that celebrates and promotes Black art and culture through providing and creating spaces for multidisciplinary artist expression and youth and professional programs We facilitate a number of programs targeting both youth and professionals in areas such as multidisciplinary art expressions, mentoring and afterschool care. Our vibrant space serves as a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their talents and creativity. Through exhibitions, performances, and community programs, we foster a deeper understanding of the rich and diverse heritage of Afro-Diasporic communities, contributing to a more inclusive and culturally aware society.
Offices: 524 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, Ontario M6E 2X1, CA
