Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator full-time

OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a fast paced, creative, dynamic and energetic environment? A city rich in arts and heritage, St. Albert has superior cultural opportunities for the enjoyment and learning of many. The Cultural Services Department strives to provide positive experiences in several areas, including visual and performing arts, as well as the Arden Theatre, International Children’s Festival and St. Albert Children’s Theatre.

The Arden Theatre has gained an international reputation for excellence. Since opening its doors in 1984, The Arden Theatre has played host to some of the world’s most respected artists as well as dance schools, musicians, actors and school groups from the community. Busy over 300 days of the year, the Arden Theatre is home to over 150 events playing to more than 60,000 patrons.

The City of St. Albert’s Cultural Services department has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator whose primary responsibility will be research, planning and execution of marketing and communications strategies to promote the Arden Theatre Season. The incumbent will liaise with media, sponsors, public and volunteers. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Coordinator, secondary responsibilities would include marketing and media relations support for the International Children’s Festival, Visual Arts programs and other department initiatives as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate should hold a degree or diploma in communications, marketing, and/or arts and cultural management.  We are seeking creative candidates with a minimum three years of related experience working with media and marketing specializing in the area of the arts.  In addition to a strong marketing, writing and public relations background, the successful candidate must have excellent communication, organization and relationship building skills. Membership in CPRS or IABC would be desirable.

HOURS OF WORK
You will work a compressed work schedule of 72 hours bi-weekly. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position will work some flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

SALARY RANGE
$49,974 - $60,801 per annum.  The City of St. Albert also offers a comprehensive benefit package.