Afiwi Groove School is seeking an organized and outgoing Entertainment & Gigs Coordinator to help secure performance, workshop, and event opportunities for our artists, youth performers, and cultural programs. This role focuses on researching and pitching opportunities to festivals, schools, school boards, community organizations, cultural events, and corporate/community partners.

The coordinator will play an important role in expanding Afiwi Groove School’s visibility, bookings, and community impact through strategic outreach and relationship-building.

Key Responsibilities

Research and identify performance and workshop opportunities with festivals, schools, school boards, cultural organizations, and community events

Pitch Afiwi Groove School programs, performances, and artists to potential partners and event organizers

Conduct outreach through email, phone calls, and networking

Build and maintain relationships with event organizers, schools, and community partners

Help coordinate gig bookings, schedules, and communications

Assist with preparing promotional materials, proposals, and performance packages

Track outreach efforts, leads, bookings, and partnership opportunities

Support event logistics and coordination as needed

Collaborate with the Afiwi team to grow entertainment and educational programming opportunities

Ideal Candidate

Passionate about arts, music, culture, youth engagement, and community development

Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills

Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented

Comfortable with outreach, pitching, and public communication

Experience or interest in event coordination, entertainment booking, arts administration, sales, or community outreach is an asset

Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, online research, and digital communication tools

Able to work independently and collaboratively

Areas of Focus

Festival and event outreach

School and school board partnerships

Entertainment bookings

Community engagement

Artist and program promotion

Relationship development

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)

Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per month