Job Posting: 202236

Closing Date: June 20, 2022

Contract: 15 weeks with the possibility of extension

Under the supervision of the Cultural Program Producer, this position will assist with the delivery and development of cultural programs, events, and plans. This position contributes to making Halton Hills one of the best places to live, work, play and invest.

Accountabilities:

Supports planning and implementation for local Culture Days celebrations (September 23 – October 16)

Assists Culture Days activity organizers with planning activities, registration and marketing

Provides support for virtual projects and streamed programming throughout Culture Days

Supports Culture Days volunteers and participates in the Culture Days Committee

Collects, analyzes and reports on impact data including creating graphic representations

Creates a variety of communications materials including: press releases, social media posts, and website content to promote cultural activities

Assists with the development of marketing materials

Conducts outreach to the cultural sector, including attendance at local events such as the Farmers’ Markets

Coordinates with other municipal departments and local stakeholders

Responds to public inquiries into local cultural offerings and ensures the highest standard of customer service for internal and external customers

Performs other job-related duties as required

You possess:

Recent graduate (within 6 months) or current enrollment as a full or part-time student at a Post-Secondary Institute, with a focus in Event Management, Arts Administration, Cultural Management, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, Tourism Management, Cultural Planning, Community Art, or Communication and Marketing

Excellent customer service skills and superior communication skills

Strong attention to detail, organizational and prioritization skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook

Proficiency with videography, video editing, and online livestreaming platforms

Communications experience, including developing content for a professional organization, is an asset

Experience with evaluation process, analytics and data management is considered an asset

In addition to these qualifications, the candidate must meet the following criteria required for this grant funded placement:

Between 15 and 24 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;

A recent graduate (within 6 months) or currently enrolled as a full or part-time student of a post-secondary institution;

Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Compensation:

The rate for this position is $16.36 - $16.88 per hour.

Notes:

Preferred Start Date: July 11, 2022

Contract for 15 weeks with the possibility of extension. As this is a full-time contract position extending into the fall, the ideal applicant is a recent graduate or a returning post-secondary student with a fall work placement or coop requirement

This position will include evening and weekend hours

This opportunity is supported by the federal Canada Summer Jobs Program.

Application:

Qualified candidates may submit a detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to the Town by 9:00 a.m., June 20, 2022. Please quote Posting 202236 on your cover letter.

Email: humanresources@haltonhills.ca