Communications Assistant
Ottawa Festival Network
Job Location:
56 Sparks Street, Ottawa
Application Due Date:
Work Environment:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Contract
Organization Website:
Contact info:
May 15, 2025
About the Role
Start Date: Mon May 26, 2025
Contract Length: 9 Weeks (31 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid: Work from home + Sparks Street office
Remuneration: $18.20 per hour + 4% vacation pay | Paid holidays: Canada Day
Our team:
Ottawa Festivals d’Ottawa, a not-for-profit member-based service organization is seeking to fill 2 (two) Communications Assistant summer positions funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Assistants will have an opportunity to learn and collaborate with a passionate and experienced team and have a positive impact on the social and economic development of our industry.
The Opportunity:
Develop digital content to promote the festival, fair, and special event sector in Ottawa-Gatineau.
Research industry stories, conduct media coverage and on-site event coverage under the #OttFestLive banner.
Produce blogs, newsletters, videos, graphics and other forms of digital content.
Assist in the research and development of a Resource Hub for OFN Members.
Collaborate with team members in other related duties as required.
About You:
Must be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program:
are 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 and,
have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Additionally:
Proven experience with social media marketing including video production and content creation.
Must have excellent, and proven, oral, and written communication skills.
Creative thinking to pitch new content ideas and stories.
Photography, videography skills.
Detailed oriented, critical thinker, motivated, proactive, and reliable.
Research skills to develop stories and assist with industry resource document production.
Have the ability to work as part of a team as well as work with minimal supervision.
Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to attend events.
Nice to Have:
Bilingualism is not a requirement however French is considered an asset
Comfortable speaking in front of a camera and conducting media interviews.
Experience with Mailchimp, Wix, and Canva is considered a strong asset.
Passion about the festivals and events community!
Join our team!
If you have the skills and experience outlined above, a desire to make a difference for our network and city, forward your CV and covering letter to hayley@ottawafestivals.ca
About the Organization
The Ottawa Festival Network (OFN) advances a dynamic industry through research, advocacy and education. We create an effective networking environment for festivals, special events and fairs in Canada’s Capital Region. A not-for-profit service organization, we work cooperatively with members and partners towards a vibrant, inspired and prosperous festival capital.