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Administrative and Communications Assistant (part-time - six months- June to November)
Wage: $22/hour, 15 hours per week.
For over 30 years, b current has produced outside-the-box performance pieces, ideas, workshops, and mainstage productions. Since inception, b current has developed scores of internationally celebrated artists and their works, with a focus always on engaging the community and creating space for diverse voices to be heard.
“Radical experimentation of narrative and form” is our motto and we are looking for a person who is on board with pushing boundaries and creating in the b current ecology. We are looking for a kind and adventurous soul who will help us communicate b current’s mission and programming.
JOB POSTING
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
OTHER INFO
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Since you will be working from home, you will need access to a reliable internet connection.
Working hours: you will be available to work for three hours a day between 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Although this is unlikely to happen during the pandemic, on occasion, you might be asked to work evenings and weekends. Keeping in mind that you might have other employment, contingencies and projects, your work will not be spread out over the entire eight-hour work day, unless it is more convenient for you. We will work together to ensure that you have a reasonable and livable schedule.
HIRING PROCESS
b current would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In order to ensure we reflect the diversity and strength of our community (Black, Indigenous, Non-Black Person of Color, Racialized, LGBTQ2S, Disabled, Deaf or Hard of Hearing community members) we strongly encourage members from priority communities to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), b current provides accommodation, accessible formats, and communication interviews for the recruitment process upon request. Please reach out to let us know if we can support you better as part of this process.
DEADLINE
Please email a resume and cover letter to ad at bcurrent dot ca by the 6th of June at midnight, 2021.
Wage: $22/hour, 15 hours per week.
For over 30 years, b current has produced outside-the-box performance pieces, ideas, workshops, and mainstage productions. Since inception, b current has developed scores of internationally celebrated artists and their works, with a focus always on engaging the community and creating space for diverse voices to be heard.
“Radical experimentation of narrative and form” is our motto and we are looking for a person who is on board with pushing boundaries and creating in the b current ecology. We are looking for a kind and adventurous soul who will help us communicate b current’s mission and programming.
JOB POSTING
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, proofread and edit materials that support communication.
- Develop and disseminate public relations materials that increase our visibility across communities.
- Identify target audiences and create strategies and tactically enact them. Create and schedule social content, harmonize across platforms during campaigns, etc...
- Create bold social media content. (You will be asked to demonstrate your creativity in creating such content.)
- Assist the artistic director with everyday communications.
- Maintain and update internal communications.
- Assist in documentation of company activities.
- Report directly to the artistic director.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A love for the arts in general and the performing arts in particular.
- A minimum of one-year experience in communications strategy development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tactics, such as SEO and email marketing
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to spot emerging trends.
- Expertise with social media, social networking.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/G Suite with the ability to use them from home.
- Basic cloud-computing and automation skills.
- Comfortable communicating by phone, text, and email.
OTHER INFO
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Since you will be working from home, you will need access to a reliable internet connection.
Working hours: you will be available to work for three hours a day between 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Although this is unlikely to happen during the pandemic, on occasion, you might be asked to work evenings and weekends. Keeping in mind that you might have other employment, contingencies and projects, your work will not be spread out over the entire eight-hour work day, unless it is more convenient for you. We will work together to ensure that you have a reasonable and livable schedule.
HIRING PROCESS
b current would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In order to ensure we reflect the diversity and strength of our community (Black, Indigenous, Non-Black Person of Color, Racialized, LGBTQ2S, Disabled, Deaf or Hard of Hearing community members) we strongly encourage members from priority communities to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), b current provides accommodation, accessible formats, and communication interviews for the recruitment process upon request. Please reach out to let us know if we can support you better as part of this process.
DEADLINE
Please email a resume and cover letter to ad at bcurrent dot ca by the 6th of June at midnight, 2021.