Join the Team Behind Canada’s Most Iconic Vegan Event 🌱
Canada’s biggest, best, and most beloved vegan festival is back—and we’re turning 40! This milestone year marks four decades of plant-powered progress, community-building, and cultural transformation. As we prepare for our biggest celebration yet, we’re building a stellar team to bring it all to life.
Whether you’re a strategic event planner, a brilliant communicator, or a resourceful team player who thrives in fast-paced environments, there’s a place for you on the VegTO Fest crew.
What Is VegTO Fest?
VegTO Fest is Canada’s largest—and longest-running—vegan celebration, drawing over 20,000 attendees to Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square. In 2025, the festival takes place on September 20th and 21st, and promises to be the most exciting edition yet. 🥳
This free, outdoor event is a vibrant hub for food lovers, ethical entrepreneurs, climate champions, and curious eaters looking to explore or deepen their plant-based journey. With 100+ exhibitors and sponsors, dozens of speakers and performers, and an energizing crowd, VegTO Fest is where joy meets purpose.
Why Join the Team?
Joining our seasonal staff means contributing your expertise to a values-driven, collaborative environment where creativity, integrity, and compassion lead the way.
You’ll gain real-world experience in event production, marketing, stakeholder engagement, and community leadership—while advancing a mission you believe in. We’re looking for proactive, kind, adaptable contributors who care deeply about community, inclusion, and meaningful work. Whether you're already vegan or simply respectful and curious about this way of life, you’re welcome here.
About the Roles
All roles are paid contract positions running from May to September 30, 2025. Work is hybrid—mostly from home, with semi-monthly in-person days in downtown Toronto and increased onsite presence in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Exhibitor Relations & Event Coordinator:
Leads the recruitment, onboarding, and support of our 100+ vendors and sponsors. Ensures smooth communication, booth sales, and in-event logistics.
Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Relations Coordinator:
Drives promotional strategy across digital platforms, manages public relations, and amplifies the voices of our sponsors, exhibitors, and community.
Volunteer & People Coordinator:
Builds and manages a team of 100+ volunteers, speakers, and performers, leading onboarding, training, scheduling, and day-of coordination.
Event Lead:
Owns the festival’s production schedule, logistics, supplier coordination, and in-person execution—while guiding programming and team collaboration.
If you’re driven by purpose, energized by people, and ready to deliver something unforgettable, we want to hear from you.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-contacted basis until all positions are filled.
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