Program Officer

at  The Japan Foundation Toronto

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• English language: professional level in both written and oral communication.
• Strong computer skills (including Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canva, and experience with various CRM platforms).
• Ability to travel for business and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills; experience with cooperating with a team of staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated interest in Japanese culture.
• Experience in event management and promotion.
  For full job description and how to apply, see here: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/job-postings/.
  Applications require a resume and cover letter that must be sent to Ayeshwini_Lama@jpf.go.jp. Please note that direct applications on Indeed will not be accepted.
  Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
  Pay: Up to $3,800.00 per month

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-02-20
Expected start date: 2025-04-0

1. Administration of programs in the fields of Film and Audiovisual, including:

• Film festival and cinema grants.
• Organization and curation of film screenings and film-related lectures throughout Canada.

1. PR/Media relations activities, including:

• Event promotion.
• Writing and distributing press releases, speeches, formal correspondences, weekly email newsletter, website content, etc.
• Designing promotional materials such as ads, flyers, and posters.
• Managing and contributing to social media posts and strategy.

1. Planning and administration of Local Grant Programs and Local Projects, including:

• Grant support for arts and culture-related projects throughout Canada.
• Coordination of group visits to the Japan Foundation, Toronto.
• Coordination of facility and audiovisual material loans to outside organizations.

1. Planning and administration of Arts and Cultural Exchange Programs in cooperation with other Program Officers, including:

• Exhibitions and displays.
• Performing arts events.
• Academic talks and lecture events.
• Other cultural exchange events and projects.