Job Opportunities
at SweetWater Music Festival

SweetWater Music Festival
Canada Summer Jobs Student

Arts Administrator

June 29, 2026-August 29, 2026
35 hours/week for 8 weeks
$18/hour

Job Description

Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Artistic Director and festival volunteers, the Arts Administrator will play a key role in the planning and delivery of the 2026 SweetWater Music Festival. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in arts management, event production, or music presenting to gain practical experience across many aspects of festival operations.

Key responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting with artist logistics (schedules, hospitality information packages)

  • Supporting marketing and communications (e‑newsletters, poster distribution, concert program management)

  • Helping coordinate festival events, including front‑of‑house support, volunteer check‑in, and audience surveys.

  • Maintaining contact lists, ticketing reports, and simple databases, and providing general administrative support (filing, meeting notes, correspondence)

  • Assisting with education and outreach activities such as the Next Wave young artist program and community events, as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and excited about live music and community arts. Basic computer skills (Google Workspace or MS Office) are required; experience with social media, Canva, or event work is an asset but not essential.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs, your participant must:

  • be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of their summer job

  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the job and

  • be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

    • This includes having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of their summer job

How To Apply

Send an email to sweetwatermusicfestival@gmail.com with your cover letter and resume by Friday, May 10th at noon.

About SweetWater

SweetWater Music Festival is a leading chamber music festival based in Grey Bruce, Ontario, presenting world‑class classical, jazz, and genre‑bending artists in intimate venues across Owen Sound, Leith, and Meaford. Each September, SweetWater’s multi‑day festival brings together mainstage concerts, community events, and innovative collaborations that connect artists and audiences in joyful, up‑close musical experiences. Throughout the year, SweetWater also runs education and outreach programs such as the Next Wave young artist initiative and local school visits, nurturing the next generation of musicians and music lovers.

As a small, creative organization with big artistic ambitions, SweetWater offers emerging arts workers hands‑on experience in festival planning, communications, and event production alongside a supportive team of staff, board members, and volunteers.