Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Position - 10 hours/week until May 4, 2026, with possibility of extension at 35 hours/week until Aug 14, 2026

Dawson City Music Festival is seeking a Volunteer and Sponsorship Coordinator (VSC) to help us prepare for our upcoming summer season, including the 48th Annual Dawson City Music Festival. This is your opportunity to help support one of Canada’s most beloved music festivals and learn what it takes to present music in one the world’s most remote and unique festival environments. Priority will be given to current residents of Dawson City.

Track sponsorship benefits and prepare a plan for delivery (Sponsor banners on festival grounds, activation booths, online recognition, sponsor VIP passes, etc.)

Maintain and develop DCMF’s sponsorship database

Develop a work plan and project tracking documents, generate templates, and manage the Sponsorship Google Drive

Compile sponsorship data in a concise sponsorship report, post-festival

Other administrative and production duties, as required

Use the volunteer database, website, social media, and traditional methods such as postering and community outreach to recruit and organize volunteers.

Prepare schedules, documents, and communications in advance of our busy summer season.

Request material needs from committee heads, work with DCMF staff to procure any needed materials and gather materials for committee head pickup leading up to festival weekend.

Coordinate volunteer arrivals at the Info Booth on festival weekend and check-in with committee heads throughout the weekend to ensure volunteers arrive for scheduled shifts.

Compile volunteer data in a concise volunteer report, post-festival.

Have knowledge, experience, or demonstrated interest in arts and culture, community

Have knowledge of volunteer work in the context of cultural and non-profit organizations

Have experience working in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Forms and Calendar), Zoom, and other standard office applications

Have strong administration, analytical, planning, and organizational skills

Have strong verbal and written communication skills (including excellent phone and email etiquette)

EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

DCMF is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, women and gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.