We’re hiring! R&S is happy to be hiring two, year-long internships! We’re looking for a Development & Outreach Coordinator and Marketing & Communications Intern to join the team. Information on the positions, salary, and how to apply are below. Deadline: March 24th, 2023.
Marketing & Communications Coordinator | River & Sky Music/Camping Festival
Job Description
The Marketing & Communications Coordinator helps bring our festival to life by building our relationship with our community. From festival social media coverage to keeping our website up to date, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator is a position that gets to be involved in all areas of the festival.
Contract/Application Information
Full time, paid, one-year internship (40 hours/week).
Annual Salary: $42,640.00 (before appropriate deductions)
Location
Pre-festival work is based in downtown Sudbury, ON. Work during the festival is located in Field, ON, transport to and accommodations at the venue will be organized by River & Sky.
Qualifications
- This position must provide first full-time employment in a field related to the field of study.
- Applicants who have previously participated in an internship program for post-secondary graduates are not eligible;
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Event Planning, Arts Administration, Sales etc. or another relevant field (flexible); not mandatory, but welcomed
- Work and/or volunteer experience in at least one of these fields or another related field;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Experience communicating with clients and the general public via telephone, email etc.;
- Experience drafting a variety of documents including: letters, media releases, reports, grant applications etc.;
- Experience with general word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, email platforms;
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work tasks;
- Concrete problem solving, conflict management and decision making skills;
- Ability to work flexible hours during festival season
- Knowledge of government funding programs, as well as the non-profit and cultural sectors an asset;
- French language skills an asset; not mandatory
- G or G2 Driver’s License an asset;
- Own vehicle/access to vehicle an asset.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator is responsible for building community support for River & Sky Music/ Camping Festival through:
- Implement organization’s communications plan
- Monitor and report organization’s social media platforms through meta business suite
- Manage social media platforms
- Create necessary organization materials and digital content through Adobe and Canva
- Work with Executive Director to market and effectively advertise festival through media outlets, billboards, radio and other traditional forms of media
- Manage the organization’s general information email and social media inboxes while maintaining the values and voice of the organization
- Ensure content is up to date across all platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and the organization’s website
- Manage ticketing site and track sales patterns
- Write necessary media releases and maintain media list
- Provide social media coverage during the festival
- Work with sponsorship team to ensure appropriate content is captured to fulfill sponsorship contract responsibilities
Application Deadline
March 24th, 2023.
Anticipated Start Date
To be determined, most likely mid-April.
How to Apply
Please submit resume and cover letter by email only:
Abigail Cassio, Executive Director at jobs@riverandsky.ca
Include job title in the subject line.
Development & Outreach Coordinator | River & Sky Music/Camping Festival
Job Description
The Development & Outreach Coordinator helps build relationships with external organizations and persons to help raise funds and increase our involvement with local businesses/non-profits. In addition to developing relationships with sponsors the Development & Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to manage volunteers during the festival.
Contract/Application Information
Full time, paid, one-year internship (40 hours/week).
Annual Salary: $42,640.00 (before appropriate deductions)
Location
Pre-festival work is based in downtown Sudbury, ON. Work during the festival is located in Field, ON, transport to and accommodations at the venue will be organized by River & Sky.
Qualifications
- This position must provide first full-time employment in a field related to the field of study.
- Applicants who have previously participated in an internship program for post-secondary graduates are not eligible;
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Arts Administration etc. or another relevant field (flexible); not mandatory, but welcomed
- Work and/or volunteer experience in at least one of these fields or another related field;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Experience communicating with clients and the general public via telephone, email etc.;
- Experience drafting a variety of documents including: letters, reports, grant applications etc.;
- Experience with general word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, email platforms;
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work tasks;
- Concrete problem solving, conflict management and decision making skills;
- Ability to work flexible hours during festival season
- Knowledge of government funding programs, as well as the non-profit and cultural sectors an asset;
- French language skills an asset; not mandatory
- G or G2 Driver’s License an asset;
- Own vehicle/access to vehicle an asset.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Development & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for building community support for River & Sky Music/ Camping Festival through:
- Coordinate with Marketing Coordinator to develop sponsorship package to to attract and inform potential sponsors
- Generate list of sponsorship leads
- Develop and nurture relationships with potential sponsors in order facilitate organizational funding
- Aiding the E.D. in grant writing and seeking out granting opportunities
- Represent R&S with integrity at all times
- Coordinate with Marketing Coordinator to ensure all sponsorship responsibilities are met
- Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator to develop volunteer recruitment presentation and coordination presentation at local high schools
- Assist Volunteer Coordinator in preparing all materials/documents for volunteers at festival
- Help process volunteer application under the supervision of Volunteer Coordinator
- Work directly under the supervision of Volunteer Coordinator to ensure smooth running of volunteers during the festival
- Potential tasks during the festival:
- Supervise a specific crew throughout the Festival assisting volunteers of that crew as necessary to accomplish their designated tasks
- Oversee shift changes for assigned volunteer crew
- Effectively communicate with Volunteer Coordinator throughout the festival, providing reports on volunteer performances and needs of the crew they are supervising
- Perform miscellaneous tasks to assist Volunteer Coordinator throughout the festival such as transporting equipment
- Maintain volunteer engagement through our off-season time.
Application Deadline
March 24th, 2023.
Anticipated Start Date
To be determined, most likely mid-April.
How to Apply
Please submit resume and cover letter by email only:
Abigail Cassio, Executive Director at jobs@riverandsky.ca
Include job title in the subject line.