Marketing Coordinator

Date Posted: May 24, 2023
Application Deadline: Jun 08, 2023
Start Date: Jul 04, 2023

Salary From: 50K To 55K
Province: Ontario
Region: Kitchener/Waterloo Area
City: Kitchener
Employee Benefits: Health, Pension, Other (e.g. flex time, comp tickets, etc.)
Check Additional Info section for more Employee Benefits
Organization's Field/Discipline: The Arts
Job's focus: Creative
Job Type: Full-time
Career Level: Intermediate

Organization Description

The Centre In The Square
The Centre In The Square Inc. (CITS Inc.) is a not-for-profit corporation, and registered charity, established  in 1981 to maintain, operate and manage the 2,000 seat state-of-the art  performing arts theatre situated in the Civic District of Downtown Kitchener. The theatre building, owned by the City of Kitchener, is also known as the Centre In The Square (CITS).

Job Description

Job Posting:        Marketing Coordinator
Posting Date:     Tuesday May 24, 2023
Closing date:      Thursday June 8, 2023   
Job Status:          Permanent Full-Time (40 Hours per week)
Salary Range:     $50,000 - $57,000
Benefits:             Participation in OMERS pension plan and generous group benefits plan
                             
 Position Overview
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of marketing and communications materials across all platforms for Centre In The Square, assisting in the development and execution of marketing event campaigns
 
 Position Responsibilities

As a member of the marketing department, you will be involved in the communication and promotion of some of the most exciting live events in the Waterloo region. As Marketing Coordinator, you will work closely with the box office team to execute successful marketing campaigns for Centre In The Square.   • Coordinate the execution of marketing campaigns • Track and report social media metrics and marketing campaign results weekly • Assist with managing organizational tools: content calendars, marketing databases, overviews, and task trackers • Coordinate the production and distribution of marketing material including posters, flyer, and brochures • Provide accurate marketing expenditures for show settlements when required • Manage distribution of creative assets to departments and media outlets • Coordinate distribution of prizes to contest winners • Help coordinate creative and copy for campaigns and social media posts • Assist with managing updates to websites and respond to customer service inquiries • Assist with special projects and other related duties as required

   
About Centre In The Square
The Centre In The Square Inc. (CITS Inc.) is a not-for-profit corporation, and registered charity, established in 1981 to maintain, operate and manage the 2,000 seat state-of-the art performing arts theatre situated in the Civic District of Downtown Kitchener. The theatre building, owned by the City of Kitchener, is also known as The Centre In The Square (CITS).
 
CITS Inc. works in the public interest as a presenter and arts enabler, playing a leading role in showcasing the best in local, national, and international performers, with over 140 shows and concerts a year for the benefit of our entire region and beyond. Concerts, plays, lectures, and comedy are but a few of the genres featured regularly throughout the year. Family programming is a priority, providing wonderful opportunities to introduce children to their first experiences with performing arts.
 
Housed in the CITS building is also the independently operated Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. Local cultural groups such as the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and the Grand Philharmonic Choir, who present their own programs at CITS, are valued partners.
 
As a charitable organization, CITS Inc. receives an annual operating grant from the City of Kitchener that covers a portion of its expenses. Other revenue is self-generated through ticket sales, rentals, concessions, sponsorships, fundraising and grants from foundations and other levels of government.  It is the vision of this organization to engage the community and bridge the space between artist and audience in a dynamic and sustainable way.
 

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• University degree or College diploma in marketing or related field
• 2-4 years experience in marketing, communications, social media, multimedia, and content creation
• Experience delivering successful multi-platform marketing campaigns, including digital media, print, and/or radio.
• Contacts within in the arts and media sectors or demonstrated ability to quickly build up relevant contacts.
• Creative writing experience to produce original and engaging ideas.
• Working knowledge of audience development, consumer trends and technologies
• Graphic design and audio/video production is an asset.
• Project planning and organization skills, with ability to manage budgets and utilize resources effectively.
• Web development applications
• Proficient with Excel, Google Sheets and Dropbox. Familiarity with Oracle Eloqua is an asset.
• Social media posting, reporting and management.

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to iwanttowork@centreinthesquare.com.