Marketing Assistant (Part-time contract)

Summer Marketing Assistant (Part-time contract)
30 hours per week (July – August)
14 hours per week (May - mid June)
Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager

Peterborough Musicfest (PMF) is a non-profit, charitable organization that has offered free-admission concerts on Wednesday and Saturday evenings every summer since 1987. Our stage has seen the likes of Dallas Green from City and Colour, Terri Clarke, k-os, Walk Off the Earth, Tegan & Sara, Carly Rae Jepsen, Our Lady Peace, Tom Cochrane, Kiefer Sutherland, Sam Roberts Band and many more. Peterborough Musicfest is one of the largest free-admission festivals of its kind in Canada and has an outsized impact on the local economy, generating upwards of $4M in economic activity. We’re proud of what we have built, and we invite qualified candidates to bring their talent and passion to our team.

**This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ). To be eligible, applicants must meet all Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements.

THE POSITION

The Marketing Assistant works alongside, and reports to our Marketing and Communications Manager to manage all sponsor benefits. This work will include artist promotion, as well as tracking multiple media portfolios. The incumbent will ensure our sponsors are kept up to date on all of their VIP package benefits.

Hours and schedule will vary greatly throughout the year – Evening and weekend work will be strongly prevalent during the summer months. Must be available on Canada Day, and every Wednesday & Saturday throughout July/August.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with social media promotions, and website updates (this may include the creation of original content using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, a cellphone, or the festival’s DSLR camera).

• Tact and diplomacy while liaising with our valued sponsors.

• Assist with digital file and asset management.

• Tracking of merchandise, signage, and other marketing materials in Excel.

• Assist Team with marketing kiosk set-up.

• Assist Team at the park pre-concert and post-concert.

• Assist in merchandise revenue counts when required.

• Assist in pick up/delivery of supplies/food/equipment.

• Complete a post-event written report.

• Maintain and help to grow our sponsorship and visitor base within the immediate area and surrounding regions (Durham, Kingston, Northumberland and GTA).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be available to work from the PMF office throughout the week during June - August.

• Two to three years’ experience in a marketing role.

• Demonstrated creativity and lateral thinking.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work within a task-oriented schedule.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of humour and positive attitude.

• Possess the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and respond to shifting needs.

• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to show diplomacy and professionalism under pressure.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Detail-oriented and demonstrated attention to accuracy.

• Flexibility in scheduling and work hours; responsive to unpredictable workflow.

• Possess intermediate skill using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro), Canva, as well as DSLR camera skills with a willingness to jump in and learn as necessary.

• Must have website editing skills (Wordpress/ Bricks)

• Familiar with Social Media tools including Later and Meta

• Fluency in Windows & Mac operating systems & applications.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

• Must be able to successfully complete criminal background check.

Hours and schedule will vary – evening and weekend work is required. We fully understand that this is a big commitment, which is why we ask that you carefully consider your availability before applying for this position.

Note: If the successful applicant shines, they may be asked back to support PMF during our off-season.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter and resume by email

Attention: Raff Melito, Marketing & Communications Manager

Subject: Summer Marketing Assistant Role

Email: raff@ptbomusicfest.ca

Website: www.ptbomusicfest.ca

Compensation: $19.55/hr 4% vacation pay

Start date: As soon as possible

End date: August 24, 2024

30 hours per week for July & August

14 hours per week in May/mid-June

Application Deadline: Wednesday May 8th, 2024

Applications will be screened and interviewed as received.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Peterborough Musicfest is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to complying with all federal, provincial, and local equal employment opportunity guidelines. Ptbo Musicfest strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, height and weight, disability, marital status, partnership status and any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.55 per hour

Expected hours: 14 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Marketing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-08
Expected start date: 2024-05-09