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CURRENT JOB POSTINGS

Marketing and Communications Coordinator (The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning)
Renumeration: $22 Hourly
Deadline: 20 December, 2024 | 11:59 PM

The Tett is seeking a part-time Marketing and Communications Coordinator. This role involves creating and implementing marketing content and communication strategies that reflect our community arts centre's Vision, Mission, and Mandate. The ideal candidate will show initiative and will effectively work both independently and collaboratively within the Tett Staff team, while reporting to and receiving direction from the Tett Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, maintains and enhances the Tett’s communications to highlight and promote the organization through a range of means including newsletters, digital and print marketing materials, presentations, interviews, blog and website content
• Develops and implements marketing and communications plans to meet the mandate of the Tett as set out in the strategic priorities
• Creates and delivers content to promote programming participation, community engagement, and fundraising initiatives
• Provides support and assistance to sub-tenants and licensees of the Tett to ensure a strong working relationship
• Responds to internal and external inquiries about the Tett Centre
• Gathers, analyzes, and reports key metrics that will inform Tett’s communications and marketing plans
• Administers assigned budget(s) through tracking invoices and monthly revenue and expenditures
• Responsible for content management and upkeep across all social media platforms
• Prepares text and visual documentation to support annual reports to the Tett Membership
• Assists in facility operations and fulfills additional responsibilities as required

Job Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or three-year college diploma in Marketing or related discipline
• Experience in marketing and communications through training or successful equivalent
• 3-5 years of marketing or communications related work experience is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member in a cooperative manner with all members of staff, resident organization members, resident artists, volunteers, and outside agencies
• Exceptional proficiency in both written and verbal communication in English, along with outstanding interpersonal abilities; an additional language is considered an asset
• Effective budget and database creation and management, with excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite desktop applications with high attention to detail
• Proficient in digital photography and graphic design, with the capability to enhance marketing efforts through creative visuals
• Proficient with design software to create marketing material including Photoshop, Canva, and Adobe Illustrator
• Excellent use of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Eventbrite and Mailchimp
• Demonstrated experience in effectively engaging with diverse community groups and knowledge of the principles and practices of community engagement
• Knowledge and experience in creating, promoting, supporting and facilitating IIDEA best-practices in the Arts and Culture Sector regarding communications and marketing
• Capacity to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and flexible environment
• Knowledge of video conferencing programs (e.g. Zoom, Google Meet, Teams)
• Ability to administer meetings and communicate effectively on video conference platforms
• Exceptional proficiency in customer service and interacting with the public at a high level
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory CPIC (Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector) at own expense

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Production Manager (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Renumeration: $60,000-$70,000
Deadline: Until Filled, Ideally before 4 November 2024

ABOUT

The Thousand Islands Playhouse (TIP) is one of the top summer theatre companies in the province and the largest theatre company between Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. It welcomes over 40,000 patrons every summer, with a season running from May – October.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Managing Artistic Director, the Production Manager assumes responsibility for the day to day line management of production elements and staff of Thousand islands Playhouse’s (TIP) regular and ancillary programming. In association with the Technical Director, the Production Manager maintains a high level of artistic integrity, safety and appropriate working environment for artistic and production personnel. In association with the Operations Manager, the Production Manager works to support the maintenance and improvement of the facility with specific attention to the theatre spaces and equipment therein.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In association with the Technical Director, effectively manages the TIP production season and individual productions, as per approved budgets and schedules established by the Managing Artistic Director.
• Specifically manages all individual production budgets, and monitoring of accurate expenditures and in accordance with established financial practices and procedures.
• Work with the production's designers, and production staff to ensure that all productions are realized to the highest artistic standard, within the constraints of the TIP schedules and budget.
• In association with the Technical Director, plans and maintains the department schedules for each production and event.
• Maintains positive and constructive communication with all production heads, stage management, and crews.
• Maintain positive relationships with all Designers and Stage Managers.
• In association with the Technical Director, manages salaried staff and casual staff during load ins, load outs and throughout the tech process.
• Acts as the primary Production Liaison for all TIP rental clients: answering production-related questions, approving production schedules, collecting all nnecessary information and passing it on the Head Technicians.
• Provides safe supervision of all production and rehearsal facilities.
• Other duties as designated by the Managing Artistic Director.

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Marketing Manager (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Renumeration: $50,000 - $55,0000
Deadline: Until Filled, Ideally before 4 November 2024

Manager/Arts Instructor (4Cats - Gardeners Road)
Deadline: Until Filled

We are looking for happy and friendly people who want to work together to make great art with (mostly) kids! That starts with finding people who share our passion for art, kids education and safety. Before we start this exciting journey together, let's explore your unique skills and experiences to make this is a good match for us and you!

We're a bunch of artists who love art and working with kids. Step into the spotlight of our lively and fast-paced work environment, where you play a crucial role in helping us create a fun, safe, and nurturing atmosphere for the development of young creative minds and team.

We are looking for versatile, flexible, creative leaders, self-starters who love change. Sounds great! So, what is the downside? We miss out on hiring talented people who prefer to work within a more traditional structure.If any of this tickles your art bone and you love a good challenge! We want to hear from you.

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