Job Opportunities with New DIrections for Children

Employment Opportunity: New Directors for Children, Youth, Adults & Families is seeking a Support Facilitator for its TERF Program. The TERF (Transition, Education and Resources for Females) Program provides a supportive, healing environment for females and transgender individuals (age 13 and up), who have been sexually exploited. Responsibilities will include: assisting in the classroom, providing intensive one/one support with participants, attending various appointments with participants, facilitating and coordinating cultural, skill-promoting and recreational outings, providing support to classroom activities, promoting healthy lifestyles and choices, advocacy and record keeping. Applicants should have previous experience working with youth who have been marginalized and exploited; a Child and Youth Care Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; a demonstrated knowledge, awareness and sensitivity of Aboriginal Cultures and Traditions, inclusive of multi-cultural beliefs and lifestyles; ability to work variable shifts including evenings and weekends; a vehicle and valid driver’s license and willing to use own vehicle for work, along with excellent team skills, creativity and high energy level. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter by January 4, 2016 to: TERF Program, 400-491 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E4, e-mail: terf@newdirections.mb.ca.

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