Arts opportunity

Writers’ Guild of Alberta Employment Opportunity: Communications Coordinator (Full Time,
Head Office, Edmonton)
Reports To: Executive Director of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta.

Job Overview

The Communications Coordinator develops and executes marketing and promotional initiatives
to maintain and advance the visibility and public profile of the WGA. This involves creating and
distributing promotional material, and maintaining relationships with media contacts and other
arts contacts who can help promote the organization and our programs and services. The
position includes administrative and communications support for the Edmonton Stroll of Poets.

The position is a 35 hour a week job. Periodic evening and weekend hours are required.

Specific Responsibilities 

• Creating and distributing the weekly email newsletter, WriteClick 
• Updating website content, including text, images, timetables, form, and menus 
• Overseeing social media accounts, including creating and scheduling regular content 
• Providing administrative and communications support to the Edmonton Stroll of Poets,
  including maintenance of the website and online archive, preparing the weekly email
  newsletter, supporting the coordination of the anthology, making bank deposits,
  processing memberships, and communicating with the members and board as required
• Creating and distributing email notices and other promotional material for specific
  programs, in house or liaising with contractors 
• Creating press releases for events and programs such as the Alberta Literary Awards 
• Maintaining contact lists and relationships with media, arts organizations, and
  promotional contacts 
• Creating material for fundraising campaigns 
• Monitoring promotional initiatives and developing new initiatives as required
• Managing communication with select partners and sponsors as requiredOther related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The Communications Coordinator should demonstrate ability in the following:

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• Organizational Skills: Independently set priorities, develop a work schedule, deliver
  communications and promotions initiatives according to schedule, monitor progress
  towards goals, and track data.
• Technical Competence: Demonstrated proficiency in digital marketing platforms,
  Content Management Systems (CMS), social media analytics tools, and other relevant
  software.
• Communicate Effectively: Strong writing and editing skills. Familiarity with and effective
  use of communication tools and techniques.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others,
  both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization, including
  advancing equity and diversity where needed.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the WGA’s marketing
  and promotions strategies and to create new opportunities wherever possible. 
• Focus on Community Needs: Investigate and understand how best to reach different
  audiences in the literary sector, including current WGA members, and underrepresented
  and marginalized groups. 
• Fiscal responsibility: Be able to deliver effective promotions within assigned budgets. 

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Communications, English, Journalism, Arts and Culture
  Management, or a related field with three – five years of work experience. An
  equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken
• Background in communications and marketing
• Ability to work independently and with others 
• Knowledge of the Alberta literary community 
• Proficiency in the use of computers for: word processing, databases, spreadsheets,
  internet, social media, website administration

Employment Terms:

Start Date: mid-June, 2025
Hours: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Periodic evening and weekend
hours are required.
Starting Salary Range: $43,000 – $45,000
Vacation: Starting at 10 vacation days per year. The office is closed the days between Christmas
and New Year’s Day and all statutory holidays.
Benefits: Group Source benefits after three (3) months.
Probation: This position has a three (3) month probation period.
Office Location: Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road NW, Edmonton, AB. Work from home is
permitted for the majority of the position, with one day a week in the office and occasional onsite work at events.

Application instructions: Please submit a cover letter and resume to mail@writersguild.ca. Please include “Communications Coordinator Application” in your subject line.

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025

The WGA believes in supporting diversity and equity in hiring best practices. We support
actions to advance diversity and equity in the organization.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for
this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

The Newcomer Arts Professional Program (NAPP) is a dedicated professional development initiative tailored to empower and support newcomer professional artists, arts administrators, and cultural workers. 

NAPP is a pivotal platform, fostering connections, resource access, educational enrichment, and professional establishment within the Canadian arts landscape. 

This opportunity is for newcomer arts professionals in both Edmonton and Calgary only.

NAPP CORE OFFERINGS 

• Personalized one-on-one mentorship. 
• Professional development sessions facilitated by esteemed Canadian arts professionals. 
• Comprehensive training programs and exposure to the Canadian arts industry. 
• One-on-One career coaching session 
• NAPP extends vital support by providing reliable information, deliberate networking opportunities, and sector-specific insights. 
• Paid opportunity to gain Canadian experience and comprehensive guidance. 
• Essential information for the successful establishment of careers in Canada. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by newcomer and immigrant arts professionals in navigating their careers and securing professional opportunities within the arts sector, NAPP is committed to bridging this gap.

Please contact Programs Coordinator, Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation,
programs@icaionline.org.

The Alberta Craft Council is recognized as a vibrant partner in Alberta's Cultural landscape. Together with artists, supporters, and the public, we connect to amplify and celebrate Culture in the Making. As a charitable non-profit and one of 9 Provincial Arts Service Organizations, we represent Craft artists and the Craft Sector in Alberta.

If you are interested in Craft and community building and would like to share your skills and enthusiasm as part of the Alberta Craft Council Board of Directors or one of the committees, please visit our website www.albertacraft.ab.ca/volunteer-opportunities to apply by  May 19, 2025, 11:59 pm MNT. 

Application Deadline May 14, 2025

Program Dates Sep 11, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025

The Producer role is dynamic and adapts to the needs of each project, beginning with collaboration between management and creative teams throughout the entire process. From building teams and development to negotiations, scheduling, production, even co-production and touring, Producers are deeply involved in many aspects of theatre creation.

In this opportunity, immerse yourself in The Old Trout Puppet Workshop's premiere production of Sleepy Hollow, gaining hands-on training and mentorship while working closely with artists at various stages of development, production, and touring. Engage in big-picture thinking and refine your own producing systems as you witness the full journey of a premiere production from first rehearsals to closing night.

Description

This program provides a comprehensive, hands-on experience covering the full production cycle. Participants will:

• Gain insight into every stage of production cycle, from preparation, scheduling, rehearsals, tech week, and premiere.
• Develop essential skills in team management, financial tracking, and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Explore the theory behind producing while observing and engaging in a live production process of The Old Trout Puppet Workshop's premiere production of Sleepy Hollow in the Jenny Belzberg Theatre.
• Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced theatre producers and professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career producers, bridging the gap between theory and practice, offering an immersive experience in theatrical production.

Requirements

This program is designed for early-career producers looking to expand their experience in the theatre production process.

Ideal candidates should have some prior experience in producing—whether through education, community, or professional theatre—and a strong passion for theatre production.

• Due to the generous support of the Slaight Family Foundation the scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees, meals, and accommodation costs.

• A travel grant is also included. Regional maximums apply. The recipient must book their own travel.

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Balancing Act, a national initiative to support parents and caregiving in the arts, is calling for applications to participate in their Level UP! Initiative!

Balancing Act’s Level UP! Initiative

Balancing Act’s Level UP! Initiative supports artists and arts organizations/collectives as they explore the development of policies and practices that create more employment opportunities and better work/life balance for artist parents and caregivers.

In this second year of Level UP! Sector Expansion, we are once again welcoming applications from the Performing Arts, Music, Visual Arts, and Screen-based Media sectors. Balancing Act continues to partner with MOTHRA: Artist-Parent Project (Visual Arts), Women in Music Canada (Music), and Women in Film & Television - Toronto (Screen-based Media Industries) for this Sector Expansion.

We invite artists and organizations to apply to become a Level UP! Partner from June 2025 to March 2026 and pilot a project that centres care and caregivers!

We prioritize applications from equity-owed, also known as equity-deserving, artists and organizations.

Within each sector, an advisory group will select ten Strategy Partners to pilot projects between June 2025 and March 2026. The call is open to organizations, companies, collectives, project-based initiatives, and individual artists across the country.

Level UP! Participation

Level UP! Strategy Partners receive:

• Financial support up to $3,000
• Complimentary Consultation (legal, HR, policy) as needed (up to 4 sessions)
• Peer Support from other artists and organizations working on similar pilots
• Templates and resources developed by previous Level UP! Partners
• Promotion of pilot project/organization

Level UP! Strategy Partners will be expected to:

• Attend four bi-monthly online Strategy Group meetings
• Participate in one public-facing roundtable event
• Engage in an evaluation process
• Collaborate on creation of templates/resources to be shared through the Balancing Act website at the end of the season

Submitting an Expression of Interest

Balancing Act invites you to fill out a Google Form under the following sectors: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music, or Screen-based Media Industries.

To find our Expression of Interest forms, details on Information Sessions, and for Frequently Asked Questions, please visit BalancingActCanada.com/Level-Up-Call.

You can also email us here, or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.