Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
 
Banff, AB Hybrid work
$59,196.84 a year - Full-time
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Banff, AB•Hybrid work
$59,196.84 a year

Job details

Pay
$59,196.84 a year
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
Housing allowance

Full job description
Marketing Officer
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity
The Marketing Officer prepares, implements, and evaluates marketing and communication plans for Banff Centre in collaboration with program, service, and administrative areas. The objective of this position is to increase awareness, understanding, appreciation and participation in events, programs, conferences, and services of Banff Centre.

Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Marketing Director, below are some key accountabilities:

Prepare and present strategy, implement plans to execute campaign deliverables, and evaluate marketing and communication plans in conjunction with program areas
Develop and maintain budgets for marketing and communications plans, materials, and activities; track spending; and provide monthly and quarterly financial reports
Create, coordinate and distribute promotional materials and other assets for marketing
Develop and maintain relevant contact databases for the successful implementation of marketing and communications plans
Show leadership in positioning and branding Banff Centre by communicating and implementing the key messages and visual identity adopted by Banff Centre
Work with Development and the program areas to develop and implement fundraising proposals
Create reports and analyze data related to marketing and communications initiatives
Organize and maintain records and archives of all promotional material produced
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
5+ years of related experience is required
Undergraduate degree or diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
Experience with an arts organization, tourism and hospitality, entertainment, or a conference/business centre is required
Experience with arts marketing, post-secondary education marketing, B2B marketing, event planning, destination marketing, and/or tour operators is an asset
Thorough knowledge of marketing and communications practices and planning
Exceptional customer service skills that focus on understanding needs of the client, such as programs, services, and administrative areas. Excellent interpersonal communication
Highly motivated; self-starter with the ability to work under broad direction without close supervision
Strong creative thinking with a keen attention to detail
Strong organization and project management skills with ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects
Strong copywriting skills
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and tasks
Budgeting experience
Proficient with MS Office Suite of products and familiarity with digital and email marketing.
A team player with excellent interpersonal communication.
Effective problem solver with the ability to seek collaborative and creative solutions
Bilingual (French and English) is an asset
Special Requirements
Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.
Employment Terms and Benefits
In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6 month probation period.
The annual salary for this position is $59,196.84, based on working 40 hours per week.
The successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits through Alberta Blue Cross and will be eligible to participate in our defined benefit pension plan.
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
Professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
Health care spending account
Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!
Application Process
We are accepting applications for the Marketing Officer position until a suitable candidate is found.
Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

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