ACI
Manitoba seeks a new Communications Coordinator
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
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.
