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Job Opportunity: AFCY Marketing & PR Coordinator
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 230, Toronto, On, M5V 3A8
Sunday, September 12, 2010 (All day)
About:
Arts for Children and Youth (AFCY) is looking for an organized, enthusiastic, skilled individual with a creative edge, who is interested in becoming involved with marketing and public relations for an exciting not-for-profit arts education organization. Since 1995, AFCY has provided unique, hands-on arts education programming for children and youth from under-resourced communities in Toronto.
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Position: Marketing & PR Coordinator
Term: Part-time
Location: Toronto
Application Deadline: Sept 12, 2010
Start Date: Sept 20, 2010
Website: http://www.afcy.ca
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Marketing & PR Coordinator
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In collaboration with the Executive & Artistic Director, the Marketing & PR Coordinator will play a vital role in overseeing and executing all marketing operations of Arts for Children and Youth on a part-time basis, 15-25 hours per week, to be determined.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Marketing & PR
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· Ensure the vision, mandate and objectives of AFCY are reflected through all internal and external communications
· Develop and implement an effective marketing plan and e-communications strategy deriving from AFCY’s Strategic Plan, in order to advance the profile of AFCY, and create opportunities for support to, and advancement of the work of the charity with potential funders, donors, partners and the public
· Create and manage content on the AFCY website and social media portals, ensuring content is always changing and current
· Collaborate with the Executive/Artistic Director and other staff to develop content, tone, voice and consistency for print, website and social media initiatives
· Design and edit Jumpstart - AFCY’s newsletter published 3-4 times per year
· Design, update and maintain AFCY’s brochures, letterhead, business cards, promotional material for outreach programs, community flyers, plaques, brag books, signage, and material needed for special events
· Oversee and maintain photo/video file sharing, documenting outreach programs, receptions, fundraisers and special events
· Act as media liaison – pitching stories, setting up interviews, writing and distributing press releases/PSAs, and preparing media kits
· Maintain and build relationships with media representatives
· Monitor marketing and PR effectiveness. Compile and report various statistics on a regular basis.
· Attend AFCY’s Youth Advisory meetings to mentor and assist youth with the marketing of Big Bam Boom - AFCY’s annual youth arts festival
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Administration
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· Assist with preparing images and support material for grants, interim and final reports for funders
· Social networking
· Attend community events and receptions
· Collaborate with and assist other staff members with special events
· Assist and carry out other relevant duties as required
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QUALIFICATIONS
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· Graduate of a post-secondary program in marketing, graphic design, communications or other relevant field
· Minimum 2 years previous experience in marketing, publicity, graphic design, media management, preferably in an arts education setting
· Strong writing skills and excellent command communicating in the English language – both written and spoken
· Detail oriented with excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines
· Comfortable working in an open concept workspace environment
· Comfortable on MAC platform, using Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress, database software, and other relevant media related software or equipment
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All interested applicants should email their cover letter along with their cv/resume to Ester Pugliese, Development Manager, ester@afcy.ca with the job title Marketing & PR Coordinator in the subject line of the email. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, September 12, 2010. The start date is Monday, September 20, 2010. Arts for Children and Youth is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Deadline: Sunday, September 12, 2010.
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Send Submissions To:
Ester Pugliese
Arts for Children and Youth
401 Richmond Street West
Suite Suite 230
Toronto Ontario
Canada M5V 3A8
email: ester@afcy.ca
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About Arts for Children and Youth
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Arts for Children and Youth's mandate us to engage young people living in priority neighbourhoods in high quality and accessible arts educational programming that is meaningful, relevant and collaboratively developed with community and education partners. AFCY positions arts programs in schools and neighbourhood venues as a means to build community, and empower marginalized children and youth to reach their full potential through the arts and social contributions.
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Founded in 1995, Arts for Children and Youth (AFCY) has provided arts programming to almost 50,000 children and youth from under-serviced communities through inner-city schools, community centers, hospitals, shelters, and Toronto Community Housing buildings. AFCY is the recipient of the 2007 Toronto Mayor's Arts Award in the Arts for Youth category.
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AFCY gratefully acknowledges operating support from the Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Toronto Arts Council.
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Learn more at: www.afcy.ca.
