Cultural Mediation Manager

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cultural Mediation Manager will oversee all cultural mediation activities of the Festival Quartiers Danses (year-round programming).

Oversee the development and management of the cultural mediation department

• Develop and plan cultural mediation programs and activities (renewed or new), offered throughout the year and during the annual Festival
• Recruit, train, and supervise the team of cultural mediators
• Contribute to drafting grant applications and funding requests to public and private bodies for cultural mediation activities
• Develop budgetary frameworks for the department and ensure financial follow-up for programs and activities
• Evaluate the implementation of programs and activities and produce cultural mediation grant reports
• Develop the long-term strategy for the cultural mediation department in collaboration with the broader FQD team

Coordinate the delivery of cultural mediation activities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the implementation of the organization’s cultural mediation programs, services, and dance-related activities
• Recruit and coordinate professional artists and choreographers involved in activities and programs; negotiate fees
• Identify and maintain relationships with operational partners for each project and activity (collaborating organizations, community organizations, etc.)
• Participate in and support the delivery of cultural mediation workshops
• Troubleshoot challenges and unexpected issues related to the implementation of activities
• Carry out administrative and financial follow-ups for activities and liaise with administrative management when needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education in cultural animation, cultural studies, or any relevant field
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to work with diverse audiences (e.g., seniors, mental health communities, people with intellectual disabilities, children, teens, young adults, etc.); experience in mediation, facilitation, and/or audience engagement
• Good knowledge of the Montréal community, cultural, and nonprofit landscape
• Entrepreneurial and creative mindset to develop new projects
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy; strong listening skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Creativity, resourcefulness, sound judgment, and autonomy
• Comfortable traveling regularly to various Montréal neighborhoods
• Proficiency with office software (Excel, Word, Google Drive)

• Excellent command of written and spoken French, and strong knowledge of written and spoken English; ability to write clearly in both languages
• Dance practice and/or strong interest in the performing arts and contemporary dance
• Knowledge of the dance or performing arts sector

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Full-time position (30 to 35 hours/week)
• Permanent position
• Salary according to the established pay scale: starting at $24/hour, depending on profile and experience
• Partial remote work and flexible scheduling
• Access to all performances in the FQD program and regular invitations to dance events in Montréal throughout the year
• Application deadline: November 23, 2025
• Start date: Flexible – December 2025

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send your updated résumé and a cover letter to animation@quartiersdanses.com