Volunteer & Marketing Assistant

17 hours ago

Canmore, Canada Canmore Folk Music Festival Full time

**Job Title**: Volunteer & Marketing Assistant
**Employment Type**: Seasonal Full-Time Contract (8 weeks)
**Reports To**: Artistic Director
**Location**: Canmore, AB
**Start Date**: TBD June 2025

**Position Overview**:
**Why Work with Us**:‍

At the Canmore Folk Festival, you will join a passionate, fun, and dedicated team working to create one of Alberta’s most beloved music festivals. As part of our crew, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in festival operations, event production, and artist relations
- skills that are transferable to a wide range of careers in the arts and events industries.

We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with artists, volunteers, and community partners, all while enjoying the stunning mountain setting of Canmore.

**Key Responsibilities:Recruitment and Communication**:

- Respond to volunteer inquiries and provide information about available roles.

**Volunteer Database Management**:
**Volunteer Support**:

- Assist in preparing volunteer materials, such as registration and what to bring guides.
- Be on-site during volunteer registration (August 1, 2025)
- Be present on-site during the festival to support the volunteer registration team, answer questions, and address any issues.

**Post-Festival Wrap-Up**:

- Help gather feedback from volunteers and contribute to a post-event report.
- Assist with organizing a volunteer appreciation initiative.

**Help Create Content for Social Media**:

- Create and schedule engaging posts across platforms
- Monitor social media trends
- Capture and share live content during events
- Support overall brand voice and messaging consistency

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Enthusiastic, friendly, and eager to learn.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities.
- Previous volunteer experience is a bonus but not required.
- Previous experience running social media accounts is a bonus but not required.

**Eligibility Requirements**:

- Must meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility criteria:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred.
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment.

**What You’ll Gain**:

- Hands-on experience coordinating a major event.
- Skills in volunteer management, social media management, communication, and teamwork.
- An opportunity to work with a passionate team in a fun and creative environment.

**How to Apply**:
The Canmore Folk Music Festival Society is an equal opportunity employer who hires without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical, and/or mental abilities.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canmore, AB T1W 2X2

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