Reporting to the Director of Organizational Development, the Marketing and Public Relations Manager is a critical role on the National Music Centre team. This position offers the rare opportunity to launch a new national cultural institution. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional marketing strategist, with superb media relations skills and sound instincts for driving brand development. Creativity, flexibility, vision, happiness in a fast and dynamic environment, and exceptional relationship skills are critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and implement overall strategic marketing plans, including media, advertising, and communications
• Foster exceptional media relations, in both traditional and new media, and develop media partnerships as appropriate
• Foster relationships with marketing partners, including large-scale tourism agencies, peer cultural institutions, and music industry partners
• Create and implement promotional, brand and community-building campaigns
• Manage the design and production of all communications collateral, as required by all NMC departments
• Manage nmc.ca and all social media channels
• Manage the Marketing Communications Coordinator role
• Manage relationships with third-party agencies related to delivering marketing/communications materials
Specific responsibilities related to the opening of the new NMC in 2015:
• Work with the fund development team to implement marketing and communications strategy for NMC capital campaign and to recognize supporters
• Develop and manage marketing communications strategy for the opening of the new NMC in 2015 (date TBC), including launch events and media liaison
• Manage the redevelopment of nmc.ca as part of NMC’s integrated technology strategy

Key Relationships
• Director of Organizational Development
• President and CEO
• Marketing Communications Coordinator
• Media (regional, national, international) Experience and qualifications
• A minimum of 8 years experience in a dedicated marketing and/or media relations role
• Willingness to act with creativity, courage and sound judgment in driving NMC’s unique brand
• Exceptional ability to develop a vision and work collaboratively to achieve it
• Significant media relations experience
• Strong ability to build constituency and strong relationships
• Familiarity with best practices in communications evaluations processes and metrics
• Ability to drive ambitious timelines, establish deadlines, and meet them
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• A sharp eye for detail, including copyediting and art direction
• Experience in the music industry, non-profits and/or museums or cultural institutions an asset
• University/post-secondary education
• Passion for music essential
• Bilingualism an asset

How to apply
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Additional considerations include a flexible work environment, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of building Canada’s home for music.

Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter on or before February 8, 2013 to:
Naomi Grattan, Director of Organizational Development
National Music Centre
134 11th Avenue SE
Calgary AB T2G 0X5
people@nmc.ca

The Glenbow Museum is seeking an energetic professional to fill the full-time role of Communication Specialist. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Communications, the Communications Specialist will work closely with the Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive media relations plan as well as coordinate and execute internal and external communications including; internal staff communications, traditional media relations, public relations activities and social media plans. Please see the attached pdf for the full description of the duties and responsibilities of the Communications Specialist.

Qualifications/Assets

• University degree in Communications or Public Relations and/or combination of education and experience.
• 4-5 years progressive experience in media relations and external communications. Journalism experience is an asset.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Experience developing proactive and successful media relations initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail and experience editing and proofing print materials.
• An understanding of and experience working with brand and visual identity guidelines.
• A high level of creativity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of and experience with non-profit organizations and the cultural sector specifically.
• Experience in the field of web-based communication, social media platforms and technologies such as web-site content management software, electronic file transfers (ftp, Adobe Acrobat) and digital image applications.

Interested candidates may send their resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Glenbow Museum, 130 – 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0P3, or email to careers@glenbow.org by 4:30pm, January 22, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Manager (Part-Time)

The Savridi Singers are now accepting applications for the position of General Manager (Part-Time) to be filled upon finding a suitable candidate.

Currently in its 27th season, the Savridi Singers is an auditioned women's chorus consisting of a diverse group of singers. We are students and teachers, mothers and daughters, professionals and retirees. We are busy women, balancing family, work and fun, and we enrich our lives by singing together and knowing each other.

Our mandate is to encourage and promote the development of choral music through training and performance. We love to create and perform beautiful and inspiring music. Our group proudly highlights emerging Canadian talent and often shares the stage with fellow Calgary artists.

We were established in 1986 to honour the memory of University of Calgary vocal professor and performer Polyna Savridi. For more information about the Savridi Singers, visit our website: www.savridisingers.com

Accountability:
The General Manager (Part-Time) (GM) reports to the Vice-President and Board of Directors, and works closely with the Artistic Director.

Responsibilities:
• Financial
o Process payables and receivables, and prepare cheques for Board signature or record deposits as appropriate;
o Reconcile bank statements on a monthly basis, and prepare year-to-date financial statements for the Board as required;
o Meet with Treasurer monthly to review bank and financial statements;
o Assist Treasurer as needed with annual budget and financial review preparation;
o Complete AGLC use of proceeds reporting;
o Ensure AGLC apprised of Board changes;
• Concert and Production Management
o Coordinate and secure concert venues;
o Prepare, distribute and reconcile event tickets;
o Facilitate night-of ticket sales and will-call, including float preparation and audience experience requirements.
• Marketing and Public Relations
o Work with the Vice President to execute annual marketing plan, including ad purchases, ad swaps, recruitment campaigns, event campaigns, public relations initiatives, and partnerships;
o Maintain website content and update photos and text as appropriate in a timely fashion;
o Appropriately represent The Savridi Singers’ brand in the community.
• Fund Development
o Coordinate annual grant applications such as:
 Alberta Foundation of the Arts
 Calgary Arts Development Authority
 Alberta Community Spirit Grant
o Coordinate details of AGLC Casino events (approximately once every 18 months), including choir member shift allocation and completion of required forms.
• General Administration
o Receive and respond to external phone and email queries;
o Maintain the registry of choir members and supply the registry list to the Board, Section Leaders and members;
o Maintain a registry of choir Alumni and audience members in order to communicate upcoming events;
o Assist Vice President and Artistic Director in preparing contracts and cheque requisitions for guest instrumentalists;
o Prepare and submit report to Alberta Registries;
o Plan and coordinate twice annual weekend rehearsal workshops, including workshop location, catering, and room requirements;
o Other duties as assigned.

Time Requirements:
• Part-time, flexible, recurring 10-month role of approximately 40 hours per month, mid-August through mid-June;
• Actual time spent may vary from month-to-month;
• Concerts are typically in December and May each year and attendance at each ticketed concert is required.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Fun-filled and energetic;
• Enjoys variety and reaching out to different people;
• Self-motivated, highly-organized, and able to work to a deadline;
• Possesses a sense of urgency and good old common sense;
• Ability to work from home required;
• Must be able to use own personal computer to facilitate email communication and document preparation;
• Must know Quickbooks;
• Excellent Word and Excel skills;
• Superb written and oral communication;
• Background in music or the arts preferred.

Application Process:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All interested applicants should submit a statement of interest, wage expectation, resume and the names of 2 references to:

Sandra Golightly, Past-President sgolightly@shaw.ca
Application Deadline: January 25, 2013

Calgary Arts Development requires up to four contract staff to join our team on a term-limited basis as we complete Calgary’s first integrated long-term Arts Plan (see ArtsPlan.ca for more information). If your friends would describe you as “dynamic,” and you have some combination of research, writing and facilitation skills, we’d like to meet you!

Responsibilities and contract lengths will vary based on the team that is assembled. The majority of the work will occur between January 20th and May 15th. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Budget limitations may make this opportunity more attractive to early to mid-career applicants.

We will accept applications until January 19th, 2013 or until suitable candidates are identified.

If you are interested in helping to deliver this inspiring project, please send a short cover letter and resumé to jointheteam@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Please also use this e-mail address for questions about this opportunity.