Event Host

Job Posting: Event Host Job Type: Causal, On Call . Hours are scheduled based on operational needs and may include evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays Starting On: September 2026 About Nia Centre for the Arts Nia Centre for the Arts is a Toronto-based charitable organization working to advance Black artistic expression to enrich our collective identity. Located at 524 Oakwood Avenue, Nia Centre is Canada's first professional Black arts centre. Through exhibitions, performances, screenings, artist residencies, workshops, and community programs, Nia Centre creates opportunities for artists and communities to gather, create, learn, and celebrate Black artistic expression. Our Vision is to be Canada’s destination for Black Art and a Champion for Black Culture. About the Role: Nia Centre is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and community-minded Event Hosts to join our Events team. As a member of our frontline operations team, the Event Host is primarily responsible for the onsite execution of approved events and rental activities. This includes ensuring event spaces are prepared and presentation-ready, delivering an exceptional guest and client experience, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, monitoring activities throughout the event, and completing post-event close-out procedures. Event Hosts play a critical role in ensuring programs, community events, workshops, screenings, artist talks, rentals, and flagship events are delivered professionally and in accordance with Nia Centre's operational standards. This position is ideal for individuals interested in arts and culture, live events, community programming, customer service, event production, or nonprofit administration. Job Responsibilities Event Operations Support the setup, execution, and teardown of community programs, rentals, exhibitions, screenings, workshops, and special events Prepare event spaces according to approved event plans. Provide exceptional front-of-house service by welcoming guests, artists, facilitators, vendors, and rental clients, while supporting registration, ticketing, audience wayfinding, and general event operations Monitor onsite event operations, independently resolve routine operational matters within established procedures, and escalate client, production, facility, safety, or other non-routine issues to the assigned Event Lead (Event Manager or Manager on Duty). Complete post-event wrap-up, including venue reset, inventory, and restoring spaces for future use Production & Administration Support: Assist with inventory management, equipment preparation, and the organization of event materials, signage, registration lists, and other operational resources Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is passionate about arts, culture, and community engagement, with strong customer service and communication skills. They are reliable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrive in fast-paced event environments while working collaboratively as part of a team. Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and be able to lift and move event equipment (up to approximately 40 lbs). Preferred Qualifications Standard First Aid & CPR Certification Smart Serve Certification Experience supporting events, festivals, performances, or community programming Experience in customer service, hospitality, front-of-house, or venue operations Familiarity with event management platforms such as Eventbrite and Square An interest in Black arts, culture, and community programming Must be over 21 years of age Why Join Nia Centre? Working as Event Staff provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience producing multidisciplinary arts and cultural events while working alongside artists, curators, producers, and community leaders. You'll contribute to programs including exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, artist talks, performances, community celebrations, and flagship initiatives that celebrate Black creativity and culture while building valuable experience in arts administration, event production, and community engagement. Compensation: Event Staff will be compensated $21 per/hour How To Apply Interested Candidates should submit Resume Cover Letter outlining their interest in the positon Our Commitment Nia Centre is strongly committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Persons with Disabilities, Persons of Colour, Indigenous Peoples, and members of the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community. We thank all candidates in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Event Host is responsible for the onsite execution of events, including setup, teardown, and monitoring of activities to ensure a professional guest experience. They also provide front-of-house support, manage event resources, and resolve operational issues as they arise.

Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and possess strong customer service and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include First Aid/CPR certification, Smart Serve certification, and experience in event or venue operations.

• Customer servicePreferred
• First AidPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Customer service
• Event operations
• Event setup
• Event teardown
• Front-of-house service
• Ticketing
• Audience wayfinding
• Inventory management
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• First aid
• CPR
• Smart serve
• Eventbrite
• Square
• Lifting Ability
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Event Operations
• Arts Administration
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Creativity
• Event Management
• Inventory Management
• Operations
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented

• Creative & Media
• Customer Service & Support
• Art & Design
• Administrative
• Hospitality
• Event Host/Hostess
• Host / Hostess
• Waiters
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week