Programming Coordinator, Toronto Queer Film Festival (job)

February 13, 2026 | by Coms Opps

Programming Coordinator

Join our team!

TQFF is hiring a Programming Coordinator for the 2026 Festival and Symposium

The Toronto Queer Film Festival was formed in 2016 to provide community art exhibition space for experimental, contemporary, and social justice themed film and video art by queer filmmakers. The 10th annual Toronto Queer Film Festival and Symposium takes place from October 16 – 18, 2026 at the Tranzac Club.

The ideal Programming Coordinator has a strong interest in queer, experimental, and politicized film and demonstrates the ability to design festival programming that prioritizes underrepresented artists. They are a clear communicator and collaborative leader who is excited to support queer filmmakers and audiences.

Qualifications

Experience working in film festivals, arts programming, coordination, arts administration, education, and/or arts event support is a requirement
Interest in film, media arts, or creative learning environments
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Availability on select evenings/weekends, and the entirety of the festival weekend
Prior experience with grassroots groups, community organizing, and/or collaborative decision-making models is considered an asset

Details

Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

Job Title: Programming Coordinator
Location: Remote; Toronto, ON
Term: March 9, 2026 – November 16, 2026
Hours: 32 Hours/Week, Monday – Thursday
Rate: $30/hour
Reports To: Executive Director

Apply

Please send a cover letter, no longer than a page, and a CV to nedda @ torontoqueerfilmfest.com, including any accommodation requests during the hiring process.

TQFF is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, and who identify as queer/trans/2 Spirit, Indigenous, Black, and racialized. Additional support for staff with disabilities is available.

Click here to download a PDF copy of the job description.

Benefits of working with TQFF include:

Health Benefits with Sunlife and disability supports
Paid sick days, vacation, and time in lieu
Collective governance model; we make decisions together wherever we can

TQFF’s normal hours of business operation are Monday through Thursday, 9 AM – 5 PM. Occasional evening hours are expected during scheduled events, such as the annual festival and year-round screenings. There are bi-monthly in-person meetings; all other work is remote.

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NEWS

March 31, 2021: Internships and COVID-19 – special announcement

To BA and Diploma students in the Department of Communication Studies: If you are considering a Summer internship, please know that under these exceptional circumstances you may work partly, or entirely, from home. This assumes, of course, that your onsite supervisor fully supports this arrangement. If you still have concerns or questions after you’ve read the Guidelines, please contact the Internships Co-ordinator.

June 2019: Young Canada Works is a government program offering thousands of job opportunities each year in the fields of heritage, arts, culture and official languages. Sign up and search! (Thanks to Natasha Whyte for the tip!)

May 2019: We are now allowing students to have the option of receiving compensation for their internships (more info above).

Sept 2018: Please note that all internships are considered complete as soon as students reach 120 hours. We ask that everyone respects this limit.

Sept 2016: Please note that, in order to maximize the value of the internships for everyone, we support a maximum of TWO student interns at any one company during any given semester.

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