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Marketing Coordinator

Thousand Faces Festival Association

Job Posting Information

  • Job Term: Current
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Position Term: Summer
  • Position Title:
  • Number of Vacancies: 3
  • Salary: $21/hour
  • Location: Hybrid
  • Position Start Date: May 4, 2026
  • Position End Date: June 26, 2026
  • Minimum Education Required: Some Post-Secondary
  • All Areas of Study: No

Job Description:

The Thousand Faces Festival is seeking up to 3 Marketing Coordinators to create and execute marketing and outreach strategies for our 2026 Festival. Each coordinator will demonstrate strengths in an area of specialization in one or more of the following areas:

  • A role focused on written communications and media relations, preferably in both English and French
  • A role focused on graphic and website design
  • A role focused on video and social media content

Since 2012, the Thousand Faces Festival has celebrated the myths and stories at the roots of Edmonton's many cultures through theatre, music, dance, and other artistic disciplines. We are committed to ensuring that our staff, crew, and creative teams reflect the diversity we see on our stages. We strongly encourage submissions from people of diverse arts, heritage, and cultural backgrounds to keep up our tradition of belonging and connecting through arts and culture.

Marketing Coordinator Job Description:

The Marketing Coordinator reports to the Outreach Officer of the Thousand Faces Festival. The Marketing Coordinator will work closely with the Festival Producer, Artistic Director of the Thousand Faces Festival to ensure that material is in line with the Company's artistic vision. Responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for media and the general public for inquiries about the Festival
  • Writing and distributing press releases and pitching media
  • Oversee the design and creation of marketing and site materials under the guidance of the Outreach Officer and Festival Producer
  • Execute the Festival's marketing plan under the guidance of the Outreach Officer
  • Assist with advertising implementation for the Festival
  • Manage the Festival's social media platforms and social media calendar
  • Generate content for the Festival's social media platforms (video and photos)
  • Assist with the design and management of the Festival's website
  • Working with external partners and contractors on Festival marketing

Skills and Qualifications:

  • We are looking for self-motivated individuals who have keen interest and enthusiasm for promoting storytelling at the roots of Edmonton's many cultures through theatre, music, dance, and other art forms. 
  • Previous marketing or communications experience is a strong asset, especially if augmented by a post-secondary credential in the field of Arts Management, Marketing, or Communications (either completed or in-progress). 
  • Good writing, communication, and numerical skills; an audience-focused attitude; out of the box thinking; and a strong willingness to learn are all a must. 
  • Graphic design experience, bilingualism in French, and social media video content creation experience are all assets. 
  • Access to a vehicle and a Class 5 driver's license are an asset.

Other Information:

This position is funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. To be eligible, applicants must:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations

Please note that our in-person Festival activities will take place from June 19-21, 2026. Successful applicants will be required to work from our Festival site on Alberta Avenue (9210 118 Ave NW, Edmonton) during these dates, in addition to weekly in-person team meetings. Access to a vehicle is encouraged, but not required.

Please submit a brief cover letter and resume to be considered. In your cover letter, please specify which area of focus you are the most interested in. The deadline to submit your application is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Only candidates who are chosen for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be scheduled starting April 14, 2026.

Application Information

  • Application Deadline: April 15, 2026 11:59 PM
  • Application Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume
Application Method:
  • Apply through campusBRIDGE
  • Additional Email Options: Applications will be emailed as they are received to the address provided by the employer