Marketing Coordinator

Organization:

Opera Kelowna Society

Deadline:

May. 2, 2025

Organization Description:

Founded in 2013 by Alexandra Babbel and a group of local arts leaders, Opera Kelowna is a registered, non-profit, charitable status society and member of the Association for Opera in Canada. In 2020, company leadership changed and the company is now led by Rosemary Thomson, Artistic Director, and Brianna Wells, Managing Director, with support from an active and supportive Board of Directors. Opera Kelowna is a proud member of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.

Our Mission:
Crafting unique and inviting opera for the Okanagan.

Our Vision:
Be an innovative opera company that celebrates artistic imagination and connects with our community.

Our Values

-Accessibility: we create opportunities for everyone to engage in opera.

-Collaboration: we are committed to strengthening our community and our art form through reciprocal relationships.

-Growth: we build appreciation for opera; capacity of our artists; and knowledge of our board and staff.

-Imagination: we are curious and courageous in approaching opportunities, art and challenges.

-Inclusivity: we build practices that continually address biases and barriers that may negatively impact those who work with and for us.

-Integrity: we do what we say; we are accountable to our partners, artists, supporters, and audiences.

-Sustainability: we are focused on building our organizational capacity and resilience for the long term.

Website:

http://www.operakelowna.com/opportunities/

Job Description:

Working within an existing social media schedule and strategy, the marketing coordinator will work with artists and other key company individuals to devise unique and inviting content to help drive brand awareness and ticket sales for Opera Kelowna's annual mainstage production and other summer / fall activities. The marketing coordinator role assists in creating original digital content throughout the summer months for use on web platforms, across social media platforms, in newsletters and in community engagement activities.

This is a 9 week placement beginning on June 25, 2025. Start date can be flexible.

Average 30 hours / week (some evening and weekend work expected; schedule set during hiring)
Mileage can be reimbursed if the Coordinator uses their own vehicle for work-errands.

This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs funding: candidates must meet program eligibility: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth

Opera Kelowna is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its performing, learning, and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our company community are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

-Support the Operations Coordinator in creating 3 social media posts per week to promote Opera Kelowna brand awareness and drive ticket sales, a bi-monthly newsletter, and other content as needed.

-Liaise with artists and community members to collect relevant content

-Take photo and video at Opera Kelowna events and internal programming for use in marketing content. Ensure that media release waivers are signed as needed. Performances and programs may include: Sidewalk Serenades, Opera Under the Stars, Valley Opera Summer Intensive, La Traviata production, Sparkling Serenade

-Ensure all media files are labelled within Opera Kelowna naming conventions and filed appropriately in google drive

-Coordinate Photography and Videography for mainstage dress rehearsal

-Liaise with graphic designers to build marketing assets and production program.

-Act as media liaison for scheduling interviews, shooting b-roll and other coverage opportunities for Opera Kelowna activities. Assist with load in and load out of production and other community events as needed.

-Draft media releases and advisories using Opera Kelowna templates and materials.

-Office tasks can be done on a flexible schedule, excepting regular production and team meetings which will be scheduled at the beginning of the appointment. Rehearsal, programming and performance tasks will be laid out at the beginning of the appointment. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

-Learn and work within Opera Kelowna’s Neurodiversity protocols.

Qualifications:

-Excellent time management and organization skills

-Strong written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

-An affinity for the performing arts.

-Photography and Video skills beneficial for social media content creation. Some training available.

-Strong teamwork skills

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume or CV and cover letter (required) to operations@operakelowna.com no later than 4:00 pm on May 2, 2025.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brianna Wells, Managing Director at managingdirector@operakelowna.com

Remuneration:

$19.50 / hour

Contact Name: Brianna Wells
Contact Email: managingdirector@operakelowna.com
Contact Phone: (778) 721-5341