Organization: BlackFlash Magazine
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Term: 10 weeks
Hours: 30 hours/week
Wage: $18/hour
About the Role
BlackFlash Magazine is offering a professional development opportunity for an emerging practitioner in the arts and culture sector through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This position provides hands-on experience in the production and circulation of a contemporary art publication, while supporting the organization’s Director/Publisher and overall operations. This is an ideal role for someone interested in arts administration, publishing, communications, and nonprofit work.
Key Responsibilities
The Arts & Publishing Assistant will work closely with the Director and contribute to the daily operations of the organization. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting circulation, marketing, and strategic planning activities
- Participating in the daily operations of the organization in collaboration with the Director
- Supporting the Director and Communications Coordinator in improving our Circulations Database, and direct mail systems
- Attending monthly meetings and supporting committee responsibilities
- Working closely with the Director on the production, distribution, and promotion of the magazine
- Working alongside the Communications Coordinator
- Communicating with subscribers
- Following the budget and timeline of a magazine production cycle
- Networking with artists, writers, curators, and arts administrators through organizational activities
- Supporting editorial and programming projects from start to finish with guidance from the Director, Editor, and Communications Coordinator
- Working with staff and the Board to support fundraising initiatives
- Collaborating with the Fundraising Committee to develop a fundraising strategy, sponsorship database, and approach potential sponsors
Learning Outcomes
Through this role, the successful candidate will gain:
- Experience working within a non-profit charitable arts organization
- Insight into contemporary art publishing and editorial processes
- Practical skills in project management, communications, and publishing
- Exposure to governance through board and committee participation
- Opportunities to build a professional network with artists, writers, curators, and arts administrators across Canada
Qualifications
- Emerging professional or student in arts, culture, communications, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in contemporary art and publishing
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
Eligibility
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your interest and relevant experience to: director@blackflash.ca
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026
Since you're here
BlackFlash exists thanks to support from its readers. We are a not-for-profit organization. If you value our content, consider supporting BlackFlash by subscribing to the magazine or making a donation. A subscription gets you 3 beautiful issues per year delivered to your door, and any donation over $25 gets a tax receipt. Your support helps compensate our staff and contributors for their hard work.
