Marketing & Communications Assistant

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 hours ago
About the Role: Marketing & Communications AssistantReporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager, the Marketing & Design Assistant will support and enhance the Ontario Culture Days (ONCD) marketing and communications initiatives. Key responsibilities include designing multi-channel marketing collateral, assisting with festival logistics and on-site coordination, and capturing insights that will shape future Ontario Culture Days festivals.Key Tasks:Marketing and Design Support
  • Assist in the creation, production, implementation and distribution of:
  • Print marketing materials; including onsite branding elements, signage and swag for ONCD events
  • Digital marketing materials; including social media graphics, website blogs and resources, updating digital assets and templates
  • Social Content Creation; including post creation and management on all social media channels particularly as it relates to the Ontario Culture Days Festival, Festival Hubs, and Creatives in Residence.
  • Website Content Management; editing and maintaining website pages including Provincial Festival Hubs and Creatives in Residence pages on Ontario Culture Days’ website
  • Templates, including developing, editing, updating, and using templates where applicable
  • Coordination in creating presentation materials, supporting documentation, and other deliverables related to revenue generation. This includes:
  • Generation of end-of-year reports during the post-festival season, including creation of supporting graphics, and image collection.
  • Data collection of marketing analytics and metrics for reporting, ensuring all information is compliant with funding outlines
  • Updating design and branding for presentations
  • Assist in supporting mockups, drawings, and other deliverables for artistic programming commissions.
Outreach & Communications Support
  • Assisting with communications tasks, including gathering images and coordinating and reviewing written content such as program descriptions, artist statements, event listings, and exhibition materials to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Assisting in the coordination of Volunteers for Key Events during the 2026 festival.
  • Documenting and archiving arts, culture, and heritage activities across the province.
Festival Event Tasks
  • In support of other colleagues, assist in on-the-ground festival coordination, including Festival opening events, Creatives in Residence event support, and distribution of marketing materials
  • Supporting the planning and on-site execution of select Ontario Culture Days events, including but not limited to venue coordination, set-up and tear-down, and liaising with artists, vendors, and volunteers.
  • Assisting with tracking event schedules, logistics, and programming timelines to ensure smooth operations.
  • Coordinating on-site signage and branding materials to maintain a consistent and welcoming festival presence.
  • Helping to collect attendee feedback, capture event documentation (photos, videos, testimonials), and contribute to post-event reporting and analysis.
  • Managing and updating event logistics spreadsheets, checklists, and inventories.
  • Supporting the organization of internal planning meetings, taking notes, and following up on action items related to festival execution.
  • Supporting the organization of internal planning meetings, taking notes, and following up on action items related to festival execution.
  • Representing Ontario Culture Days professionally on-site and assisting in addressing attendee and participant needs in real-time.
  • Collecting and reviewing shared content, identifying issues across teams, partners, or platforms, and resolving them promptly.
General
  • The Marketing & Design Assistant will be responsible for maintaining and replying to emails in the
account * Performing general administrative tasks as needed.
  • Identify and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
  • Collaborate with all Ontario Culture Days staff in a positive and proactive manner.

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