Playwrights Guild of Canada (PGC) is offering a part-time temporary position with our organization. The Communications Assistant will support the Arts Administration team in the implementation of social media planning and implementation and online event postings.
Playwrights Guild of Canada is a national arts service organization and a registered charity. The organization supports playwrights across the country and is a busy office environment requiring all employees to be dedicated team members, good communicators, organized and capable of managing multiple projects. The position can be completed in a remote, on-site or hybrid environment in accordance with current, regional public health restrictions.
The Communications Assistant will work closely with the PGC team and report to the Executive Director. The position will cover a variety of communications tasks, with a focus on social media, online events, newsletters and emails.
Responsibilities will include:
Social Media - Assist the Executive Director with:
Other Communications- Assist the Executive Director with:
Administrative - Assist the staff with:
The Communications Assistant will be required to work with Facebook, Instagram, Planable, Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, word processing, email, and cloud files. The candidate will be trained in WordPress and SalesForce. The Communications Assistant will attend regular staff meetings, ad hoc meetings, and work with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires a high level of written and oral professional communication. The candidate must be able to manage projects, maintain a keen attention to detail and deadlines and clearly communicate project updates and requirements with team members.
Details:
Wage: $18/hour
Hours: 20 hours/week
Length: 10 weeks
Start date: June 26, 2023 *estimate
End date: September 1, 2023
Location: remote, possible meetings in HRM with Executive Director
Deadline: June 12, 2023 11:59pm
Interviews: June 16, 2023 *estimate
Apply by email with cover letter and resume to info@playwrightsguild.ca. If you require any accommodation to this traditional written format, we will accept video or audio applications via WeTransfer.
Requirements:
Assets:
Hiring Values:
PGC invites applications from all qualified candidates, and values diverse backgrounds, experience, and viewpoints. Applicants wishing to self-identify may do so in their application. The position is open to students, graduates, those with work experience or a combination. Priority will be extended to those from historically underserved groups, including IBPOC, LGBTQ+, newcomers to Canada.
PGC values pluralism, safety, openness, and integrity. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, candidates will be welcomed and assisted. Accommodation requests should be sent to the Executive Director by email: info@playwrightsguild.ca or by leaving a voice message at 416-703-0201.
Playwrights Guild of Canada 401 Richmond St. W Suite 350 Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8
Nancy Morgan info@playwrightsguild.ca Preferred Contact: Email
