Coordinator, Design & Branding (term)

Position summary: Best known for its flagship festival, Folklorama is a vibrant not-for-profit organization that operates 365 days year, bringing people together by sharing ethno-cultural experiences and education. Folklorama is seeking a motivated team member to join our marketing and communications team as Coordinator, Design & Branding (term).

This role is responsible for advancing Folklorama’s visual identity and brand storytelling through thoughtful design, engaging content, and consistent brand management across all platforms. The successful candidate will have a strong eye for design, excellent project coordination skills, and a passion for promoting cultural diversity and community pride. Working collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and creative agencies, the Coordinator, Design & Branding will help ensure that every visual touchpoint reflects Folklorama’s values and inspires audiences year-round.

Terms of employment: Full-time beginning on Monday, February 8, 2027. 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. You will be required to work some evening and weekends throughout the year as well as extensive hours in the weeks leading up to and during the flagship Folklorama Festival (first two weeks of August). Work location is Folklorama Head Offices at 2^nd Floor, 183 Kennedy Street in Winnipeg, MB. Annual starting salary for this role is $45,000. 

View Full Job Description at https://folklorama.ca/about/join-our-team/

How to apply: If you have the experience, education, qualities and passion to work for one of Winnipeg’s premier arts and cultural organizations, please forward a cover letter indicating where you saw this position posting, a resume/CV, and three (3) references by Monday, November 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm to:

Vanessa Desorcy (she | her)

Director, Marketing, Communications & Engagement

Folklorama

c/o postings@folklorama.ca

Thank you to all applicants for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted after the posting has closed.

About Folklorama

Folklorama is a nonprofit, member-based organization that unites communities through the celebration of ethno-cultural arts and education. Its flagship event, the Folklorama Festival - the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world - takes place every August in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and features authentic performances, food, and experiences from many of the ethno-cultural communities in the province. Through year-round Folklorama 365 programming, Folklorama brings the spirit of its festival to schools, businesses, conferences, community events, and more.

We offer:

· Competitive salary

· Hybrid work environment during certain periods of the year

· Employee Wellness Days

· Fun, creative, employee-centric office environment

· Ongoing training, development and mentoring

Folklorama is committed to equity, diversity and accessibility in the workplace. We strive to have a team that reflects our mission and mandate, and encourage diverse abilities, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives. Folklorama encourages candidates to speak to this in their application. Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the competition process on a confidential basis. Thank you to all applicants for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.