August 12,. 2015 Deadline

The Arts and Cultural Industries Association of Manitoba (ACI Manitoba) strengthens, represents and connects Manitoba’s creative communities and industries. We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the arts and creative industries of Manitoba and helping to develop sustainable careers for those working in arts and culture. We provide opportunities for career, entrepreneurial and business skill development through our various workshops, courses and seminars, and through mentoring and shared service provision. ACI Manitoba has established 245 McDermot –a professional coworking space in the heart of Winnipeg’s Exchange District where creative people and organizations come together to work, share and grow.

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the ACI Manitoba Communications Coordinator position is to implement communications, marketing and publicity strategies that promote the organization and its programs. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator is an important first contact with members, media and the public. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for external communications and marketing for the organization including website updates, email campaigns, and social media content.

Primary Responsibilities:

Marketing and Communications Management

• Implement and evaluate communications and marketing strategies that promote and raise the public profile of ACI Manitoba and the organization’s programs
• Draft and edit communications materials including internal forms and documents, letters, emails, and other marketing and communication materials as required.

Web site and Social Media Duties

• Administer and update ACI Manitoba websites
• Act as liaison between ACI Manitoba and web designers
• Publish and  track weekly and monthly electronic newsletters
• Maintain social media feeds (Facebook and Twitter)
• Submit workshops to event listings and directories
• Promote ACI Manitoba activities, program and members to the media through press releases and PSAs

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate office equipment such as personal computers, telephones, printers, copiers, etc.

Working Conditions and Environment

• 35 hours per week (occasional weekend and evening work will be required)
• ACI Manitoba encourages employee development and will provide opportunity for educational opportunity on an ongoing basis. Parameters of such employee development will be at the discretion of the Executive Director and based on the ACI Human Resource policy. 
• Significant components of this position are self directed
• ACI Manitoba endeavors to provide support for the arts and creative industries. Our staff works in a collaborative manner in a casual, respectful and professional environment. We value our job descriptions but they do not prevent us from pitching in when something needs doing.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 2 years experience in communications
• Post-secondary education in communications, marketing or related field
• Knowledge of Manitoba’s arts and creative sector
• Experience in website content management
• Ability to thrive in an open concept / collaborative environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use a wide variety of computer software, including graphic and web-based applications
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Advanced written and oral communication skills

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time (35 Hours per week); 7 month contract, which may be renewed.
Salary range based on $15 to $17 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Please submit a resume with 3 references and cover letter to the Executive Director, ACI Manitoba via email – admin@creativemanitoba.ca  by 5 PM Wednesday, August 12th, 2015