Marketing Assistant

Full-time | In-person

Join the hardworking and dedicated team delivering exciting arts and culture programs and activities to our community and beyond. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Marketing Assistant supports the communications strategy for all programs at the Aurora Cultural Centre. The primary responsibilities are the coordination of all marketing collateral (digital and print), social media content management, event support, liaison with contracted designers, eblast and survey communications and email database upkeep.

This is an in-person position, with office hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday. As the position supports all events at the Centre, the incumbent will be asked to flex their schedule to work occasional evenings, weekends, start early, stay late as required. Flexibility on the work hours will accommodate this requirement. Pre-approved periods of overtime may be required. Must be comfortable working alone. Full time employment.

The successful candidate will possess experience in arts marketing, social media content creation and management, elementary graphic design knowledge, and the coordination of print and digital marketing assets. Experience working with contracted staff including designers, and video creation for socials is an asset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to copywriting, aware of trends in graphic design, a generous and compassionate team member, and skilled in handling administrative tasks round out the ideal qualities required for this role.

At the ACC, we embrace everyone’s uniqueness and recognize the strength that lies in differences. We believe in the power of our collective potential and strive to achieve a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create opportunities for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality. Particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the Persons with Disabilities, Black, Indigenous, other racialized candidates and/or candidates from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of the Aurora Cultural Centre. Together we unite and inspire all Canadians to influence and affect the future of our community through the arts.

Context and Summary

The Aurora Cultural Centre operates out of a restored 1886 schoolhouse within the newly-opened Aurora Town Square cultural hub. The Centre is home to four purpose-built professional galleries, a full season of professional performing arts, year-round educational programs for children, youth and adults and a fund development department.

Job Description

Guided by the Aurora Cultural Centre’s current vision and mandate, history, and a need to meet programming in a diversity of genres and to all age groups, the Communications Manager is responsible for the internal and external brand of the Centre and is supported by the Marketing Assistant. The communications strategy supports the three main pillars of the Aurora Cultural Centre: Gallery, Education and Performing Arts programming. In addition, Communications supports all fundraising, internal and external brand communications, crisis and issues management, reporting supports for the Executive Director and Board. The role works with the Digital Services Specialist to support information flow to the website.

As with all positions at the Centre, the Marketing Assistant will be required to be flexible and punctual. This position will require management of multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines, and work as part of a team. The Marketing Assistant will be liaising with various members of the staff team on a variety of projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Primary Responsibilities

• digital production coordination of marketing assets for socials, website assets
• organic and paid social media and content management strategy of the Centre’s social media channels in collaboration with the program managers (primarily IG & FB); report on social media metrics for measurement and benchmarking
• print project and production coordination of marketing collateral assets for all programs, including brochures, reports, event house programs, sponsorship signage and reports, banners, postcards, flyers, posters, mailing pieces, etc.
• event support including active social media engagement during and following events in all departments
• eblast creation and dissemination (Constant Contact)
• creation and dissemination of post-event digital surveys, and data aggregation
• copywriting and proofing to ensure accuracy and consistent brand identity
• liaison with Digital Services Specialist to provide clear and accurate program copy and messaging
• staff recruitment campaign coordination
• photo documentation and storage
• upkeep of email database; adding new subscribers, cleaning up and purging old records e-mail subscribers into email connection database
• invoice coding/documentation of marketing collateral
• other duties as required to support communications.

The staff of the Centre work in a team atmosphere and as such all employees may be expected to step beyond what is regularly thought of as their own duties to assist members of the team as required.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 - 3 years Community College Degree/Diploma in Arts Marketing, Graphic Design, or Project Management required.
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a previous related role; experience in complementary arts fields welcomed. If you can connect your experience to the role, we welcome your application.

Skills

• Collaboration amongst team members and contractors
• Ability to maintain multiple project schedules and demanding deadlines
• Copywriting and proofreading
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and strong organizational skills
• Microsoft 365, Canva, email database software
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Pro-active ownership of projects
• Troubleshooting skills
• Sensitivity and diplomacy
• Photography and graphic design skills an asset

We recognize that candidates may not meet all the criteria listed in this posting. We encourage all those interested in this posting with a combination of relevant technical experience and an interest in the arts to apply.

How will you create impact?

• By bringing fresh, dynamic ideas to the table
• By contributing to the team with a strong and thoughtful work ethic
• By sharing your knowledge of current trends to help influence the outcomes

How will you fit into the team?

• Being outgoing and adaptable
• A resilient and flexible personality as plans can change from day-to-day
• You are a consummate professional and can represent the Aurora Cultural Centre not just creatively but also in experience, insight, and attitude.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $35,000 - $38,000. Upon successful completion of a 3-month probation period, the successful candidate will also participate in a full suite of employee benefits including: group medical and dental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, an employer RRSP contribution, paid personal days, paid vacation days, paid time off for 14 recognized holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Location

In person at the Aurora Cultural Centre offices at Aurora Town Square, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora, Ontario.

Additional Information

A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate that is acceptable to the Aurora Cultural Centre.

We recognize that candidates may not meet all the criteria listed in this posting. We encourage all those interested in this posting with a combination of relevant experience and an interest in the arts to apply.

How to Apply

Apply online with both a resume and covering letter to: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/auroraculturalcentre/47495

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, and all responses will be held in strictest confidence. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the staffing process, please do not hesitate to contact us at 905-713-1818 or info@auroraculturalcentre.ca

Applications deadline

September 26, 2024 | 11:59 pm

Applications will be reviewed and assess as received with interviews starting with those qualified candidates. Posting will remain open until filled. Apply early for best opportunity to be considered.

Organization Description

At the Aurora Cultural Centre, we believe that arts, culture, and heritage can play a role in changing our world and our community. This is the fabric that deepens our understanding of our shared experience and creates a more compassionate society. Since 2010, the Centre has welcomed the community to create and participate in diverse experiences for all ages. We proudly program four vibrant gallery exhibition spaces, a range of instructional classes for children, teens and adults, an eclectic live music series, special family events and summer arts camps.