Community Partnerships Coordinator

About Spoken Culture
Spoken Culture is a London-based arts and culture platform producing live poetry experiences, community programming, and artist development initiatives across Ontario. We create elevated spaces where poets, spoken word artists, musicians, and audiences connect through performance and storytelling.

Our core initiatives include:
- The Black History Slam (annual flagship production)
- The Poet Chronicles (collaborative poetry media series)
- The Spoken Culture Artist Roster Directory (launching Spring 2026
- Draft Society Networking Events (Spring and fall)
- Community workshops and youth engagement programming
As we expand, we are building sustainable partnerships that strengthen our programming and broaden our cultural impact. Learn more at: www.spokenculture.com

Role Overview
The Community Partnerships Coordinator leads outreach and relationship-building efforts for Spoken Culture’s community initiatives and flagship productions. This role focuses on cultivating strategic partnerships that:
- Expand visibility
- Strengthen programming
- Support sponsorship and collaboration
- Contribute to long-term organizational growth
You will play a key role in building relationships with bookstores, arts organizations, educational institutions, sponsors, cultural groups, and community leaders.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify and research potential community partners aligned with Spoken Culture’s mission
- Conduct outreach to organizations, institutions, and local leaders
- Maintain communication with existing partners
- Support sponsorship conversations and collaboration agreements
- Coordinate cross-promotion and shared initiatives
- Track partnership opportunities, engagement, and outcomes
- Assist in preparing partnership decks or briefing materials when needed

Estimated Commitment
- Approximately 8–12 hours per week on average
- Increased coordination during major event cycles
- Occasional attendance at events may be required

Eligibility
We are seeking someone who:
- Is confident communicating with organizations and professionals
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Is organized, proactive, and relationship-oriented
- Has interest or experience in community engagement, arts, cultural programming, or nonprofit work
- Can represent Spoken Culture professionally in external settings
- Previous partnership, outreach, sponsorship, or community engagement experience is an asset but not required.