Indigenous Showcase Coordinator

Overview

Arts & Culture Colwood Society (ACCS)

Location:

170 Goldfinch Rd, Colwood, BC (Hybrid)
Term:
June 2026 – September 15, 2026

Hours:

Up to 48 hours
Compensation: $25/hour

ACCS is seeking an Indigenous Showcase Coordinator to support and grow the Indigenous Showcase at the 2026 Lagoon Arts & Culture Festival. The Coordinator will build relationships with participating artists, coordinate showcase logistics, support a preview event, and help increase the visibility of Indigenous artists within the festival and the broader community.

• Coordinate planning and delivery of the Indigenous Showcase.
• Maintain timelines, provide progress updates, and track hours worked.
• Communicate regularly with the Festival Coordinator and related festival teams.
• Recruit and support returning and new Indigenous artisans.
• Develop artist spotlights and promotional content in collaboration with the Publicity Coordinator.
• Seek community and media opportunities to promote participating artists.
• Organize showcase layout, signage, and artist communications.
• Coordinate a preview event for sponsors, dignitaries, and community partners.
• Be onsite for a minimum of 9 hours during the festival weekend.
• Submit a brief post-event report with recommendations for future festivals.

• Understanding of and respect for Indigenous artists, cultures, and communities.
• Experience coordinating events, community programs, or cultural initiatives.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage timelines and work within approved budgets.
• Experience with Canva or similar design software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of the Songhees or Esquimalt Nations.

Flexible hours with some evening and weekend commitments. Availability during key planning periods and throughout the festival weekend is required.

ACCS is committed to reconciliation and to fostering respectful, meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. We encourage applications from Indigenous candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio/examples of relevant work (PDF or link) to presid