Do you love the arts and have a brain built for business? Do you love generating and analyzing market research and utilizing your findings to enhance both marketing campaigns and the customer experience?
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit charitable organization that welcomes over 400,000 Calgarians annually into our facility. The mission of the Centre is to ignite imagination, provide the public with cultural experiences that exceed expectations, assist artists in realizing their visions and to enable the artistic expression of all citizens.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and inclusive team player to fill the position of Marketing Coordinator for six months. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Marketing Coordinator is vital in helping execute on-the-ground marketing campaigns around the Centre and during its performances, serving as the fuel for all of the marketing strategies for various concerts and festivals including the World Music Series, the Jazz Series, National Geographic Live Speaker Series and the Calgary International Children’s Festival.
Key Areas of Responsibility: •Liaison with marketing partners to ensure the marketing strategy timelines are on track for World Music, National Geographic Live, Calgary International Children’s Festival, Jazz Series and all other events. •Build the Community Outreach Initiative by researching key community members, groups and organizations. Create a relationship with each interested group and customize promotions that meet their needs to boost ticket sales for the 13/14 and 14/15 season. •Assistance with ongoing single ticket marketing, including print material, direct mail, e-marketing and promotions •Update windows, posters and restock brochures throughout the Centre. •Deliver marketing material, including Stephen magazine, to key community distribution points (coffee shops, Calgary Tower, Telus Convention Centre). •Participate in communication and marketing strategy meetings •Alongside the Marketing Manager develop an advertising plan for Stephen magazine •Support the Marketing Manager in leading market research in audience development to provide insight that will inform future organizational sales strategies to achieve growth in earned revenue. •Attend shows and concerts and oversee any marketing activities or including the marketing table, contests, Apple iPads and other promotions. •Other duties as assigned
Skills and Educational Qualifications: •2-3 years of marketing experience. •A post-secondary education, preferably in marketing •A love and knack for MS Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) •Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects •Exceptional verbal and written editing skills •Excellent independent and team collaboration skills.
This temporary, six-month, position has a 40-hour work week and attendance at evening and weekend events is required. A competitive compensation package, including extended health benefits is offered.
To apply, please forward your resume in confidence to: Human Resources EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts 205 – 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9 Email: cgingras@epcorcentre.org