Coordinator, Marketing, Communications, and

**Position Summary** Reporting to the Director, Marketing, Communications & Development the Coordinator, Marketing, Communications & Engagement is responsible for executing communication, marketing, and social media strategies for all Folklorama programs including but not limited to the Folklorama Festival, Ethno-Cultural Arts programs, #CelebrateEverything, Giving Tuesday, and the Folklorama Cultural Preservation Fund. **Major Accountabilities** - Develop and implement marketing strategy through creation of engaging content for monthly e-newsletters, member communications, website, social media, and other digital communications - Project manage and execute all logistics towards the production of the annual Folklorama Festival Travel Guide - Develop content and project manage the #CelebrateEverything initiative - Project manage traditional and non-traditional advertising initiatives - Manage and promote member-based event listings for various communication channels - Reporting and analysis of digital marketing metrics to review impact and ROI - Design and format the organization’s Annual Report **Required qualifications include the following skills and abilities**: - Completion of degree or diploma in Creative Communications; other post-secondary degrees in marketing, communications or related disciplines may be considered. - Minimum 2-3 years experience in similar role - Proficient in Canva, InDesign and Illustrator and Microsoft Programs - Proficient in all the social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, X, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube - WordPress content system management experience required - Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written - Community and culturally minded, results-driven individual - Superior organizational skills; detail oriented; focused with a high level of initiative and energy - Ability to produce high-quality work on a deadline and comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities - Demonstrated ability to think creatively and analytically - Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment **Why Folklorama?** Folklorama is a member-based organization whose programming includes the Folklorama Festival - the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world. Developing out of the success of the festival, year-round Ethno-Cultural programs are also offered to bring life to the organization’s mission of bringing people together by sharing ethno-cultural experiences and education. - Competitive salary and comprehensive group health care package - Hybrid work environment during certain periods of the year - Employee Wellness Days - Fun, creative, employee-centric office environment - Ongoing training, development and mentoring If you have the experience, education, qualities and passion to work for one of Winnipeg’s premier arts and cultural organizations, please forward a cover letter stating salary expectations, a resume/CV and three references by **Thursday, October 18th at 5:00 pm **to: **Attention**: Kathleen Mason Director, Marketing, Communications & Development postings "AT" folklorama.ca **Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 14 months Pay: $38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year **Benefits**: - Dental care - Extended health care - Life insurance - Paid time off - Wellness program - Work from home Schedule: - Monday to Friday - Weekends as needed Application question(s): - Are you available to work during the Folklorama Festival, from August 3-16, 2025? **Experience**: - Marketing: 2 years (preferred) **Language**: - English (preferred) **Location**: - Winnipeg, MB R3C 1S6 (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-10-18 Expected start date: 2024-11-18