Project Worker – Community Arts Engagement & Mental Health Well-Being (8-month contract - Full-time)

The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA) is a not-for-profit organization that aims to facilitate the well-being of diversified communities through social services. The mission of TCCSA is to enhance the well-being and resilience of diverse communities by strengthening competencies and fostering participation through effective and professional human services. 

TCCSA is seeking an 8-month full-time contract Project Worker – Community Arts Engagement and Mental Health Well-Being to join the Community Engagement Team. This role will facilitate community-engaged, arts-based programs and activities designed to support newcomers’ mental health, well-being, and community integration through creative expression. Key responsibilities include implementing arts-based workshops, coordinating community events, and collaborating with local artists, cultural facilitators, and partner organizations. The Project Worker will engage participants from diverse cultural backgrounds and foster a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment that promotes mental well-being, social connection, and a sense of belonging across target newcomer populations in South Markham.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To plan and implement arts activities including visual arts, dance, drama with the artistic team for culturally diverse participants;
• To facilitate community-engaged programs and creative workshops that promote mental health, well-being, social connection, and community integration;
• To conduct outreach, recruitment and project promotion through various channels including community networks and social media platforms.
• To plan and organize training workshops, meetings, rehearsals and events;
• To communicate and coordinate with external vendors and partners, including artists, facilitators, instructors, venues and production teams;
• To document and report on project implementation and outcomes, and assist in preparing in-person and online artistic presentations, and project evaluations;
• To maintain proper documentation and secure storage of creative works produced during the project;
• To monitor program activities, timelines, and project expenditures as directed;
• To update and maintain program-related data in the agency database, and prepare timely statistical narrative, and progress reports;
• To participate in large-scale community events with other partner organizations to provide opportunities for volunteers to engage in the community;
• To keep and maintain records in a timely and professional manner;
• To ensure program and service contents are relevant to funders’ priorities;
• To attend internal/external meetings as required;
• To work in all TCCSA and itinerant service locations as assigned;
• To carry out the above responsibilities and all other duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications

• University degree, or equivalent experience in arts administration, community outreach and or related fields;
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with supporting, planning and implementing theatre, music, visual arts, and dance in community engagement projects with newcomers or underprivileged groups is highly desirable;
• Experience in volunteer program in a non-profit setting and/ or community services is a strong asset;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and creative problem solving in complex, multi-stakeholder environments;
• Proven track record and related working experience in arts promotion, and engagement with community and cultural organizations across the GTA;
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for the arts are essential for success in this role;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, as well as a second language commonly used by clients, such as Cantonese, Mandarin or a South Asian language;
• Proficiency with OCMS, MS Office, Google Services, Zoom, other videoconferences and social media that facilitate work, communication and online marketing, knowledge in graphic software such as Canva is an asset;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a diverse, multicultural environment;
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends and holidays;
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Proof of a clear “Vulnerable Sector Screening” with a local police service is mandatory;
• Able to travel in the GTA, has a valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a car is preferred.