Job Opportunity: Engagement Coordinator

About Us 

The Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) is an arts council based in Alberta, founded in January 2019 with the expressed purpose of connecting newcomer and immigrant artists, arts administrators, and culture workers to the existing arts community in Alberta. 

ICAI actively encourages diversity of expression and culture through the creation of a safe and welcoming community where newcomer and immigrant art workers feel confident to share their work and distinct cultural identities. We are currently in an exciting phase of provincial growth, expanding our programs and presence into additional Alberta cities. 

Summary 

The Engagement Coordinator supports ICAI's presence in the community. The successful candidate will be a great communicator who can boldly talk about ICAI and its purpose, programs, and interests to community members and potential partners, building relationships in an organic and community-centric way. 

We expect the Engagement Coordinator to continue to establish meaningful relationships with diverse community groups and arts organizations, deliver several community info sessions, and develop an ongoing engagement work plan for provincial expansion. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Please note that support will be provided for all tasks in this role, especially if you are new to the arts community. 

Engagement 

• Create and implement an engagement strategy for ICAI's Alberta expansion into other Alberta cities. 
• Identify and establish relationships with diverse cultural, newcomer, and immigrant groups, as well as arts organizations across the province, with the goal of making them allies who share information on ICAI programs and expanding our reach. 
• Plan and deliver engagement events and info sessions to introduce ICAI to the community and educate them on our purpose, plan, and programs. 
• Attend public events as required to provide education on who we are. 
• Connect with stakeholders and partners for engagement purposes. 
• Provide reports on engagement activities and prepare an ongoing work plan for the role. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Administration 

• Liaise with other team members to gather information and resources as needed. 
• Assist with grant and sponsorship applications. 
• Prepare reports on the role as needed. 

Required Skills 

• Strong research skills. 
• Good presentation and public speaking skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player. 
• Excellent working knowledge of Google Drive. 
• Knowledge of the arts sector is an advantage but not required. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum 1–2 years of related work experience in the non-profit or community sector (e.g., outreach, community engagement, program coordination, or communications). 
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse communities. 
• Must have regular access to a computer and the internet. 

How to Apply 

Interested applicants should send their application via email to admin@icaionline.org by April 15, 2026. Thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted online. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the selection process. 

We hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.