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Young Canada Works Cultural Human Resources Council Internship Opportunity
 
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH INTERNSHIP
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
 
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery at Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, is Canada’s leading public gallery devoted exclusively to the art of our time and recognized as an important centre for contemporary art in North America. Presenting contemporary art by practitioners of local, national and international stature, The Power Plant’s mission is to present and disseminate the best contemporary art in any and all media. 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Currently an internship opportunity exists at The Power Plant for a Marketing Communications & Outreach Intern, who will play a key role in the maintenance of the gallery’s different communication channels. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, the candidate will assist in the implementation of an effective and integrated branding and marketing strategy including marketing production, media relations, integrated communications, and new media campaigns. 
 
Date: May 16, 2016 – Mar. 31, 2017
Vacancies:  1
 
Communications & Promotions
- assist in implementing strategies for branding and promoting The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery as a public facility and attraction, including the gallery’s exhibitions, public programs and educational events
- assist in the production and distribution of marketing collateral, including advertising, program guides, signage, invitations and more
 
Media Relations
- assist with the creation and distribution of press releases and press kits, and addressing media requests and disseminating project information
- collect and manage press clippings in a timely and orderly manner, producing media reports as needed
 
Digital & Social Media 
- liaise with departments to develop content for online and social media channels
- assist in the management of the gallery’s social media content calendar
- engage in the social media conversations that surround the gallery’s activities
 
Administration & Assistance
- collect, analyse, archive and report on results of specific marketing efforts
- research marketing and communications strategies and best practices for the visual arts community and arts and culture sector
 
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
This opportunity has been made available through Young Canada Works. In accordance with Young Canada Works’ requirements, the candidate must be registered on the YCW online candidate inventory, under the age of 30 and legally entitled to work in Canada. He/she must also be a recent college or university graduate within 24 months of the term’s start and must not have previously participated in a program funded by Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy.  He/she must also be currently unemployed and not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits during the work term, and able to commit to the term’s full duration. 
 
The ideal candidate will preferably be or have been enrolled in a business or arts administration program, possess understanding of basic marketing principles, hold interest in contemporary art and have experience working in an office environment. He/she will have superior writing, interpersonal and communication skills to deal tactfully with variety of stakeholders including, patrons, artists, external groups and agencies. He/she must have strong organizational, project management and planning skills with great attention to detail. The incumbent will have basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc), familiarity with design software an asset. Note that work at events outside of work hours may be required.
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 29 April, 5PM 
Send your letter & resume quoting Job MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH INTERNSHIP to:
Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Fax : (416) 973-1003 / E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
 
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.