SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.
Run entirely by volunteers, SideBurn thrives on the DIY spirit and communal effort. From theme camps and interactive art to skill-sharing and collective care, everyone is invited to show up, contribute, and be part of something larger than themselves.
Details
The Communications Board Role is responsible for all public-facing communications about the event, from monthly newsletters and social media to the Survival Guide, website, and translation oversight. You won’t be doing all of this alone; you’ll work with a small team of dedicated volunteers and lead them to ensure the right information reaches our community at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage social media team presence on Instagram and Facebook, including scheduling posts and moderating the SideBurn Facebook group.
- Oversee the production and updating of the Survival Guide, WWW, and Dust app content.
- Oversee website maintenance and updates, working with the website volunteer lead.
- Oversee graphic design output, working with the graphic design lead.
- Oversee the EN-FR translation team, ensuring translated content is delivered on time.
- Oversee volunteer photography for the event.
- Respond to and triage the majority of emails received at info@sideburn.ca.
- Support all other teams with their written communications, including email, social media, and website.
- Set and manage deadlines for newsletters, website updates, and translation timelines.
- Attend biweekly board meetings and stay actively engaged via email and Discord.
- Check in with returning volunteers about availability each cycle and recruit new volunteers as needed.
Skills & Experience Required
- Comfortable with Facebook and Instagram — posting, scheduling, and basic moderation.
- Comfortable using Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc), WordPress, Mailchimp, and more.
- Confident setting and holding deadlines for yourself and a team of volunteers.
- Strong written communication skills in English; French is a bonus.
- Able to stay engaged with the board and team via Discord.
Deadline to apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Time Commitment
5 hrs/week off-season, ramping up to 10+ hrs/week in spring. The tech team meets weekly from September through December, but ongoing maintenance requires significantly less time during the production season (January–May). Eligible for a directed ticket.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, fill out the application form below. Questions? Contact us.
