Job Posting: Office Admin & Communications Manager
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) is seeking a Office Admin & Communications Manager based in Dawson City, Yukon to join our team.
Position Title: Office Admin & Communications Manager
Duration: Permanent Position
Flexible Start Date: December 9, 2025 – January 13th, 2026 (flexible start date for the right candidate)
Work Hours: 30 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday 9am-5pm (some flexible work hours required, including occasional weekends and evenings)
Location: Dawson City, Yukon
Salary: The starting salary for this position is $50,012 annually ($32.06/hr)
Benefits:
• Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks
• Additional paid holiday between December 24th (half-day) to Jan 1st and statutory holidays after 30 days of employment
• Access to extended Health and Dental benefits for you and your dependents
• Travel benefit ($500 annually)
• Progressive wage increases
• Professional Development and travel funding
• Flexible scheduling
• Free admission to KIAC Performing Arts and Film events, and half-price registration to workshops and programs
• Employment supports (additional training and accessibility supports)
• Culture of staff appreciation and a supportive work environment (ie. staff parties, events, etc.)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:59pm YT
About the Position:
Under the direction of the Operations and Outreach Directors, the Office Admin & Communications Manager is responsible for acting as the first point of contact for visitors to the facility, provide clear and accurate communications about KIAC programming to the public, and provide public access to the KIAC facility by overseeing member use and rentals. Additionally, they will support KIAC staff by overseeing facility upkeep and offering administrative support for programs and events.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage front desk operations and support daily office administration.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with keen attention to detail and proofreading.
- Experience maintaining digital and physical filing systems, membership databases, and administrative records.
- Proficiency with online tools and platforms such as Google Workspace, social media, websites, and email marketing.
- Experience creating and managing website content, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- The ability to coordinate event and volunteer administration, ticketing, and public communications.
- Practical knowledge of office, facility, and equipment maintenance to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming workspace.
- A commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive communication that reflects KIAC’s values.
For more information on the scope of duties and responsibilities, please review the detailed job description below or email hr@kiac.ca.
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted until Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:59pm YT.
- Candidates are asked to provide a Resume or CV and Cover Letter sent via email to hr@kiac.ca.
- In their cover letter, applicants should speak to:
- Their suitability in relation to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description.
- Their connection to the Yukon, including how their professional and lived experience could contribute to this role, and how their values align with the values at KIAC.
- KIAC is dedicated to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals are valued and appreciated for their unique perspectives and contributions. We are committed to considering equity in all aspects of our programming and employment. As such, we invite all applicants to self-disclose as a member of an equity-deserving* group that faces barriers when gaining meaningful employment. Those who disclose their status as members of equity-deserving groups will be prioritized for this position as long as they meet the minimum requirements.
For more information about how KIAC defines equity-deserving groups, see below* or reach out to us at hr@kiac.ca or 867-993-5005.
About the Hiring Process:
- Candidates will be assessed by the Hiring Team consisting of 2-3 KIAC staff members.
- During the hiring process, a review metric shall be created that aligns directly with the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Office Admin & Communications Manager Job Description. This review metric will be used to determine the suitability of all candidates.
- All candidates who submit an application shall be notified if they were not successful in moving forward for an interview before the successful candidate is announced. All candidates who participate in an interview and are not successful shall be similarly notified.
- Additionally, all candidates who are being seriously considered following an interview:
- may be asked to complete an assignment to demonstrate their skills or provide an example of previous work
- will be asked to provide a minimum of three professional references who can speak to their suitability for this position.
- *KIAC defines equity-deserving groups as groups of people who are directly impacted by systems of oppression and violence. In this case these groups can be said to be subject to barriers to equitable employment in Canada. These groups may include, but are not limited to:
- Indigenous people including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people particularly those who belong to the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation;
- Black people;
- people of colour;
- 2SLGBTQ+ people;
- disabled and neurodiverse people.
Office Admin & Communications Manager Job Description
About KIAC:
KIAC is a vibrant artistic and cultural centre at the edge of the Arctic that cultivates creativity through film, music, visual, literary, and performing arts. We host a variety of festivals, events, exhibitions, and arts education programs out of the Dënäkär Zho building on Tr’ondek Hwech’in Territory in Dawson City, Yukon.
KIAC’s mission is to increase the quality of life of Yukoners through the creation, presentation, and celebration of art. We believe arts and culture creates strong and empowered communities. KIAC’s vision is that every Yukoner thrives through creativity and connection.
KIAC’s work is guided by the following values:
We decolonize how we work.
We nurture creativity.
We are welcoming.
We uplift one another.
We are open and transparent.
Workshop Instructors
Each year, we offer workshops in a variety of different mediums and skill levels, from beginner to working professional, ranging from afternoon classes to multi-day intensives. Examples of past workshops: Intro to Screen Printing, Mosaic Birdhouses, Tap Dancing for Adults, Kids Dance, Watercolour Painting, Stained Glass, Soundscape Composition, Ceramics, and much more!
Workshop Instructor wages are $25-$50/hr depending on experience.
Interested in hosting a workshop? Click here for more information!
Live Modelling
KIAC is always on the search for live models of any and all body types and experience levels. We call on models at various times throughout the year for different events and drop-ins. Want to know more? Please contact us at programs@kiac.ca or give us a call at 867-993-5005.
Event Support
Have event or meeting support experience? Add your name to our list of event contractors!
KIAC / Dënäkär Zho not only brings colour to Dawson City through arts residencies, exhibitions, events, and programs but we are a vital hub for community events. Our renters often express a need for support during their events so we are compiling a list of contractors.
To get more info, or to get added to the list of contractors, please visit this page