Summer 2026 Employment Opportunities

We’re looking for two passionate, community-minded youth to join our team this summer through the Canada Summer Jobs program!

✨ Drop-In Centre Worker (description also below)
Support daily operations at Studio Central, our urban arts drop-in centre at 393 Portage Ave — helping create a safe, welcoming space for adults seeking creative expression, connection, and wellness.

🎉 Special Events Program Planner (description also below)
Help us plan and execute some of our most exciting upcoming events — including a book launch, Halloween fundraiser, art auction, and more — from our office at 62 Albert Street.

Both positions run June 22 – August 28, 2026 | 30 hrs/week | $16.00/hour | Some evenings & weekends

We’re looking for youth aged 18–30 who are enthusiastic, community-driven, and ready to make a real impact this summer.

📩 Apply by May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Send your resume and cover letter to contact@artbeatstudio.ca

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Drop-In Centre Worker

Canada Summer Jobs 2026  |  Studio Central — Urban Arts Centre  |  393 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB

Position Summary

The Drop-In Centre Worker will support the daily operations of Studio Central, Artbeat Studio’s urban arts centre that provides free community arts programming. The youth will help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for adults who access the drop-in program for creative expression, social connection, and wellness. This is a meaningful, hands-on role working alongside the Studio Central Program Manager and a dedicated team committed to community arts and wellbeing.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Welcome participants to the drop-in centre, offer guidance, and help create a supportive, respectful, and inclusive space
• Assist with daily arts programming, including preparing materials, setting up workspaces, and supporting facilitators during workshops and open studio sessions
• Offer basic support to participants with art materials, creative processes, and navigating the studio environment (no clinical or therapeutic duties)
• Maintain the space, including organizing supplies, cleaning work areas, and ensuring the drop-in centre remains safe and accessible
• Support attendance tracking and basic administrative tasks as needed by staff
• Help build community engagement by encouraging participation, answering questions, and assisting with small-scale in-house activities
• Contribute to program delivery by bringing forward ideas for creative activities, community-building initiatives, or improvements to the drop-in experience
• Assist with occasional events, exhibitions, or special workshops hosted in the space
• Collaborate with staff to ensure Studio Central operates smoothly throughout the summer months
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Artbeat Studio staff

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who leads with empathy and respect, and who is comfortable working alongside people from all walks of life. We are looking for a youth who:

• Has experience working with diverse populations, particularly marginalized communities, or a strong desire to learn in this area
• Is mental health aware — understands the importance of a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach when interacting with participants
• Is warm, approachable, and able to build trust with people in a drop-in setting
• Can work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, community-facing environment
• Has an interest in the arts and believes in their power for wellness and community connection
• Is reliable, adaptable, and comfortable with varied tasks and schedules, including occasional evenings and weekends

Skills & Experience Gained

Meaningful experience in community arts facilitation, nonprofit program delivery, communication, and working in a diverse, public-facing environment.

Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be 18–30 years of age at the start of employment (While the Canada Summer Jobs program is open to youth 15–30, due to the adult nature of our programming, a minimum age of 18 is required)
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada

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Special Events Program Planner

Canada Summer Jobs 2026  |  62 Albert Street, Winnipeg, MB  |  In-Person

Position Summary

The Special Events Program Planner will support the planning, preparation, and delivery of Artbeat Studio’s events, workshops, and community programs. Working primarily out of Artbeat’s office at 62 Albert Street, this youth will be a key player behind the scenes — and on the ground — for some of Artbeat’s most exciting upcoming events, including a book launch, a Halloween fundraiser, an art auction, summer programming, and more. The role offers hands-on experience in event coordination, sponsorship outreach, community engagement, and not-for-profit program delivery.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of Artbeat Studio events, including a book launch, Halloween fundraiser, art auction, First Fridays exhibitions, pop-up workshops, and other summer and fall programs
• Support sponsorship outreach efforts — researching potential sponsors, drafting communications, and helping to cultivate relationships with community partners and funders
• Help coordinate event logistics such as materials, creative stations, tents, tables, signage, and participant resources
• Support artists and facilitators in running interactive art activities for community members of all ages
• Greet participants, provide information, and help ensure a safe and welcoming environment at all events
• Track materials, maintain supplies, and assist with setup and cleanup before, during, and after events
• Assist with digital documentation including taking photos or videos of events for reporting and social media promotion
• Support sustainable practices at events, including minimizing waste and reusing materials
• Contribute ideas for creative programming and participant engagement to enhance community involvement
• Assist with administrative tasks related to events, such as attendance tracking, registrations, and communication with participants
• Collaborate with Artbeat staff to ensure events run smoothly and reflect the organization’s mission of community engagement, creativity, and mental health support
• Other duties as assigned by Artbeat Studio staff

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is organized, energetic, and enthusiastic about community events and the arts. We are looking for a youth who:

• Has an interest in event planning, fundraising, arts administration, or community programming, or a strong desire to develop these skills
• Is organized and detail-oriented, able to help manage logistics and keep multiple moving parts on track
• Is confident and personable — comfortable reaching out to potential sponsors, partners, and community members
• Is comfortable working with diverse community members of all ages and backgrounds in a public-facing environment
• Brings a positive, flexible attitude and can adapt to the fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable nature of live events
• Is self-motivated and able to take initiative while also working collaboratively as part of a small team
• Has an interest in the arts and believes in their power for community connection and wellbeing
• Is available and willing to work some evenings and weekends as events require

Skills & Experience Gained

Meaningful hands-on experience in event planning and coordination, sponsorship and fundraising outreach, community arts programming, logistics management, digital documentation, and nonprofit administration.

Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be 18–30 years of age at the start of employment (While the Canada Summer Jobs program is open to youth 15–30, due to the adult nature of our programming, a minimum age of 18 is required)
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada