Crow's Theatre

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Marketing Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs)

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date of Posting: June 13, 2022
Job Start Date: July 4, 2022
Application Deadline: June 26, 2022

ABOUT CROW’S THEATRE

For more than 30 years, Crow’s Theatre has been a leading force in the Canadian theatre landscape, recognized for provocative and award-winning new theatre work that has toured nationally and internationally. Resonating with Toronto’s civic, community, and cultural milieu, Crow’s Theatre adapts and evolves with the social, economic, and cultural environment of the city. Crow’s Theatre is distinguished as a preeminent cultural destination for its far-reaching imagination, ideas, exchange, diversity, and grassroots belief that the arts are essential to healthy and thriving communities.

Led by Artistic and General Director, Chris Abraham, and Executive Director, Sherrie Johnson, Crow’s Theatre is located at the corner of Dundas Street East and Carlaw Avenue in Toronto’s east end. Our home at Streetcar Crowsnest is comprised of four venues for cultural and community programming and events: the Guloien Theatre (200 seats); Studio Theatre (90); the Nada Ristich Studio Gallery (80); and the Lobby Bar. We also have a full-service restaurant on site that features 60 seats indoors and 75 on the outdoor patio. The facility features state-of-the-art technical and specialized theatrical equipment, full streaming and digital event capabilities, and artistic and administrative offices.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Marketing Co-ordinator position is an opportunity to experience, learn from and support multiple departments across the organization and gain hands-on experience working with Crow’s Theatre’s Director of Marketing and Communications and Crow’s Theatre’s Marketing Associate. This position will be responsible for assisting the Marketing department in an exciting array of marketing and communications activities and campaigns while be supported for success. This is a great introductory level experience for those considering a professional career in arts marketing. The candidate's involvement in an array of activities within the company and the theatre venue will enable a very productive mentorship experience for their future career goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor social media accounts, create posts, and respond to comments and queries

• Maintain newsletter and social media content calendars

• Assist in the creation of social media assets and copy writing

• Compile data and report analytics on digital engagement

• Prepare media materials and media lists

• Create promotional lists for partnerships and liaise with various stakeholder

• Perform Website updates

• Assist other departments with marketing and communications initiatives

• Perform marketing and administrative tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Canada Summer jobs requires the candidate be 15-30 years of age and a permanent Canadian resident, citizen, or refugee

• Enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Theatre or Media Arts program and/or

• Past experience in a marketing role

• Willing to work hard and get involved in a fast-paced environment.

COVID-19 VACCINATION & MASK MANDATE

As a condition of employment, all Crow’s Theatre employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 using a Health Canada approved vaccination dosage before joining the organization. For up-to-date information on our vaccination policy and mask mandate please visit our website.

COMPENSATION

This is an 8-week contract position partially funded by Canada Summer Jobs and pays an hourly rate of $20/hour.

APPLICATION

To apply, please email your detailed performance or event related resume and descriptive cover letter to hiring@crowstheatre.com. Refer to “Marketing Coordinator” in the subject line.
The deadline to apply is June 26, 2022 at 5 pm. ET. We thank all applicants, but only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Crow’s is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin. We strongly encourage applicants from equity-seeking groups to apply. If you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please email us confidentially at carrie@crowstheatre.com.