EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
Job Posting: Summer Marketing Assistant

The EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit charitable organization that welcomes over 400,000 Calgarians annually into our facility. The mission of the EPCOR CENTRE is to ignite imagination, provide the public with cultural experiences that exceed expectations, assist artists in realizing their visions and to enable the artistic expression of all citizens. We are interested in like-minded individuals who will help us achieve our goals.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and inclusive team player to fill the full-time temporary position of Summer Marketing Assistant. Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Development, the Summer Marketing Assistant provides support to EPCOR CENTRE’s Marketing team. General duties include (but are not limited to):

- Coordinate and host EPCOR CENTRE events, such as season launch and EPCOR CENTRE presence at festivals, trade fairs and other events
- Assist Communications Coordinator with researching artists and writing press releases for 2008-08 music and arts education programs
- Develop an EPCOR CENTRE media kit
- Collect and input patron data
- Assist Marketing Coordinator with media clippings and mail-outs of programming brochures
- Provide Reception relief
- Provide general administrative assistance to Marketing and Communications team, including photographing EPCOR CENTRE internal and external events

The Summer Marketing Assistant is part of a team that provides support to various EPCOR CENTRE departments. Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once are key requirements for this position.

Applicants should be post-secondary students in the field of marketing, communications or public relations and should have comfort with Microsoft Office and graphic design software. The successful candidate will have an interest in the arts and an appreciation for the role of culture in a vibrant community.

This paid position has a 40-hour work week for a 10-week term from mid-June to the end of August. Some weekend work required.

To apply, please forward your resume in confidence to:
Laurie Leier, Director Marketing and Development
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
205 - 8th Ave. SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9 Email: employment@epcorcentre.org
Please state the position you are applying for.

Deadline for all applications: May 20, 2008.
No phone calls please. We thank all interested applicants in advance, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.