The application deadline for this opportunity has passed.

Deadline to Apply: Monday, November 18, 2019

To apply please send an expression of interest and resume to simon@rozsafoundation.org.

Start Date: On or around Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Salary: 30 hours/week @ $30/hour plus health spending account
Travel: Travel will occasionally be required throughout Calgary and to Edmonton for events
Working Hours: Mostly regular working hours, some evening/weekend work required
Reports to: Executive Director Simon Mallett

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in arts, communications, public relations or similar field and/or practical communications work experience, ideally in the arts sector.
• Strong written, verbal and story-telling skills.
• Experience in the development and implementation of marketing & communications strategy.
• Excellent grasp of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn), as well as knowledge of Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Filemaker Pro and web skills including Wix, MailChimp, and Google Analytics.
• Eagerness to increase personal communications knowledge, enhance foundation communications and positively impact the sector.
• Knowledge of the organizations in the Alberta arts sector.
• Knowledge of media outlets and other information dissemination networks.
• Professional comportment as befits a foundation representative.
• Self-starter and strong team member.

Job Description

The tasks and responsibilities of the marketing and communications coordinator position include:

Web & Social Media

• Maintain website, including design, and layout for future expansions.
• Create and collect new copy and edit existing copy to ensure clear messaging.
• Interview foundation program participants to generate new success stories.
• Plan, schedule and post content appropriate to the foundation on social media.
• Gather stats and track metrics re: reach and engagement.

External Communications

• Create and distribute media releases and calls in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain consistent messaging of our vision, mission and values, as well as key messages.
• Cultivate and maintain media relationships, distributions lists, and media contact info.
• Populate, design, and distribute bi-weekly newsletter.
• Periodic communications with arts sector politicians and government agencies.

Internal Communications

• Develop, implement, and maintain communications strategies (public relations, social media).
• Work with other staff to generate content and ensure programs are effectively communicated.
• Provide written updates for board meetings.

Graphic Design & Marketing

• Create images and layout for invites and marketing materials, including annual report, pamphlets, posters, brochures, and other materials.
• Strategic visual distribution of key messages, program info, and Rozsa Award information.
• Research and execution of effective ad campaign combining digital and traditional means.
• Sourcing media and marketing opportunities in relation to foundation events and programs.
• Occasional event photography and videography.

General

• Provide leadership through the development of procedures and processes to improve the effectiveness of the foundation’s communications.
• Ongoing research around effective communications and marketing strategies within the fast-changing provincial media landscape.
• Maintain well-organized electronic and print records, updating the database as required.
• Attend grantee performance and exhibitions as required for documentation (print and photo).
• Various other assignments as required.

Questions about this position can be directed to simon@rozsafoundation.org. Please visit rozsafoundation.org to learn more about the Rozsa Foundation.

Files

• Marketing & Communications Manager Job Posting PDF