Marketing and Communications Associate, Northern Ontario

Role: Marketing and Communications Associate, Northern Ontario

Reports to: Editorial and Marketing Director

Contract Dates: 52 weeks from start of contract. 35 hr/week.

Start Date: January 4, 2024 preferred.

Pay: $24 CAD/hr, paid biweekly.

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Northern Ontario.

Application Deadline: December 6, 2023

About the Position

Reporting to the Editorial and Marketing Director, the Marketing and Communications Associate, Northern Ontario will play an integral role in increasing the impact of the 2024 Ontario Culture Days Festival in Northern Regions.

In this role, the Marketing and Communications Associate, Northern Ontario, will support artists, arts and culture groups, and organizations hosting Ontario Culture Days (ONCD) activities and celebrations at the community level. The Marketing and Communications Associate, Northern Ontario, will also support and enhance the ONCD digital content strategy and achieve social media goals related to programs in Northern regions.

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream

Key Tasks

Marketing

Support and adhere to marketing and content plans, critical paths and calendars, and track measurement across various platforms and campaigns
Collaborate with colleagues to create, edit, and implement written content and visual graphics for digital channels such as the website, e-newsletters, and social media.
Work with colleagues to build, test, and optimize CMS web pages, proactively updating them when necessary.
Assist in coordinating, producing, implementing, and distributing print and digital marketing materials, including signage, promotional graphics, and advertising.

Outreach & Customer Service

Build and maintain a relationship with Festival organizers and Festival Hubs in Northern Ontario, providing direction, resources, and troubleshooting for the upcoming Ontario Culture Days Festival
Provide guidance, resources, and troubleshooting for the Ontario Culture Days Festival

General:

Perform administrative tasks as needed.
Identify and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
Foster positive and proactive collaboration with all Ontario Culture Days staff.

Required Experience

Minimum 2 years post-secondary education in a related field of study (completed or in-progress), or commensurate experience
Experience working in a similar role, related to the arts, culture and heritage sector; tourism experience is an asset
Experience writing and editing content, writing samples will be required
Experience managing and measuring social media
Experience in marketing, social platforms, e-newsletter campaigns, audience / community outreach, and general communications
A solid understanding of effective grassroots and digital marketing techniques
A solid understanding of Wordpress, MailChimp, Buffer and Google Ads
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset
Strong time-management and organizational skills with a capacity for self-direction, the ability to take initiative and manage a diverse set of responsibilities.

We are looking for someone to add to our team, who:

Has excellent story-creation, writing, and editing skills
Has excellent time and task management skills
Has excellent project coordination skills
Is willing to be a positive team player and contribute to knowledge sharing in a mutually supportive environment
Is able to communicate clearly and effectively
Fosters an environment of innovation, collaboration, and personal accountability
Supports a culture that actively raises the bar within Ontario Culture Days and beyond
Proactively establishes and maintains positive and effective working team relationships
Understands and enforces all company policies and procedures
A valid driver’s licence

To Apply

Send a one-page cover letter and your resume to info@onculturedays.ca, with the subject line: “Marketing and Communications Associate, Northern Ontario”.

Deadline for applications: November 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET.

We strive to activate a lens of pluralism, equity, and inclusion. We invite participation from a variety of backgrounds with an interest in moving our mission, vision, and values forward. In particular, we encourage perspectives of Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC), Trans, Non-Binary, 2SLGBTQ+, Women, as well as individuals from rural and remote communities.

Ontario Culture Days aims to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you have any access requirements for this interview that you would like us to accommodate, please let us know.

Location: This position will be based out of the ONCD office in Sault Ste Marie.

Marketing and Communications Associate, Northern Ontario