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Well, you’re in luck! Whether you love a good children’s book or are looking to get in on the indoor moss-game, there are quite a few jobs in the city that are a little more interesting than what your Indeed feed is serving you.
Bartend for Bloordale
Are you a witchy cocktail aficionado looking to lead fellow drink mixers and enjoyers in the West End? Then Grey Tiger might have the opportunity for you. The artisan cocktail bar located in Bloordale is looking for a creative drinks expert to join the team in both a service and mentorship role. Starting at four shifts a week at $22 an hour, as lead bartender, you’ll help Grey Tiger not only serve their clientele excellent drinks but also help host their personalized beverage classes and workshops, as well as help maintain the day-to-day operations of the bar. If you’re interested and cool to start immediately, check out the details and apply ASAP.
Assisting children lit
Canada’s oldest English publisher of children’s books, Tundra Books, is currently looking to fill the role of publishing assistant. If you have a sharp editorial eye, are a great multitasker and are a lover of stories targeted towards teen readers and younger, and are looking to get involved in the publishing scene, this is a role worth pursuing. For a yearly salary beginning at $47,745, this hybrid role’s day-to-day looks like supporting Tundra Books’ regular administrative needs, reading and evaluating manuscripts, proposals and other book materials while working from their Front Street West office three days a week. Apply to the role by Oct. 9 with a resume, cover letter and a list of your favourite children’s books through their job form.
Managing Canadian art programming
Art Canada Institute is looking for their next senior events programmer to help bring folks together over Canadian Art. Art Canada Institute is a charity and non-profit that provides Canadians with an online resource to educate themselves on all things Canadian art history, in both English and French. If you have over seven years managing and planning several events (in-person, hybrid and virtual) at once while meeting deadlines and keeping a cool head, this is the role for you. This position is a part-time hybrid contract role with pay and hours adjusted to peak and lighter seasons. Hourly pay changes depending on your experience and agreed-upon hours, which range from 15 to 20 hours weekly during peak season and 6 to 10 hours a week during lighter seasons. Learn more about the institute and the job requirements on their site. Application reviews will begin on Oct. 13 and will continue until the position is filled.
Planting nature indoors
Tend to the earth alongside By Nature Design, a biophilic company looking to bring greenery indoors. If you love to work with your hands, have an eye for detail, and a burgeoning green thumb, then apply to By Nature Design’s opening for a production assistant. This is a full-time role based at their North York location, starting at $20 an hour and includes extended benefits. Day-to-day in this role looks like crafting panels of moss and plants by hand, with a small, collaborative team at hand to help bring these pieces to life. Luckily, training is offered for the right fit, so don’t let your lack of skills get you down; read up on the job details and sharpen your cover letter. If you’re willing to get your hands dirty to beautify indoor spaces through the power of plants, By Nature Design awaits your application.
Part-time party host
Help maintain the vibe at The Unity Studio’s events by joining as a site representative. Imagine if you could host the ideal house party, without all the cleanup. Set in the type of home you’d only see toured in an Architectural Digest video that boasts a ton of awesome perks, from a sweet balcony to a decked-out sound system and kitchen. If you’re a friendly, reliable person looking to support creative and corporate events and keep up the good vibes, then you might be a perfect fit for The Unity Studio. This is a part-time role that works late shifts (sometimes up to 2 a.m.) for 3 to 4 hours, depending on the day and will be paid $25 to $35 an hour. If you’re worried about having applicable experience, worry not; those accepted will be trained at $18/hour, followed by working per booking (3 hours on a weekday and 4 hours on weekends), depending on availability, at $25 to $35 an hour. More about the role and how to apply can be found here.
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