Social Media

Arts on the Ave believes in cultivating artistic fellowship through arts celebrations, signature art festivals, and traditions. The Society’s goals are to create opportunities for all individuals to experience the joy of artistic expression and to nurture creative environments. Arts on the Ave is composed of visual and performance artists, literary and film artists, photographers, and musicians that collaborate and create in the Alberta Avenue Arts District.

Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society is looking for a Social Media Marketing & Content Creator who is eager to join us in promoting our annual community arts festival and other special community arts and regular weekly events and workshops in one of Edmonton's historic neighbourhoods. The successful applicant will assist Arts on the Ave in continuing to build and renew our historic district, and provide the opportunity to engage and work within a broad multi-cultural community as well as provide them with valuable experience in planning multi-arts events in Alberta's capital city.
- is an enthusiastic, self-starter who is flexible and resourceful
- enjoys working in a fast-paced, fun environment with mínimal supervision
- has a keen interest and/or experience or studies in an arts and/or social media marketing field (preferred)
- has excellent communication and customer service skills
- is organized, responsible and reliable
- has good computer skills (Excel, Word & Google Docs)
- is proficient on all social media platforms, including but not limited too Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok
- has a valid driver's license (required)
- Can be studying in Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Communications, Social Sciences or another relevant discipline.
- Interest in the Arts is a must
- experience in content creation, digital marketing, and social media marketing is a must
- is able to use social media scheduling software such as E-Clincher
- is able to take excellent photos for social content purposes
- is proficient at editing photos for social content purposes.
- has access to/experience with photo editing software i.e. adobe
- Experience or interest in arts festivals and community events is an asset
- Able to work outdoors year-round
- Available to work evenings and weekends
Successful applicants will also be cross-trained on other Arts On The Ave tasks and events as needed including but not limited to: warehouse duties, hosting small events, communications, etc.,

**This position is funded through Venture for Canada.**
**A student is eligible if they**:

- are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible)
- are legally entitled to work in Canada
- will be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
- will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Venture for Canada(VC) work assignment;

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 5-6 months

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5G 0N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you a current post-secondary student?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Social Media Marketing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-17
Expected start date: 2024-12-30