Careers

Job Description: Outreach Coordinator

Duration: October 2023 – February 2024

Compensation: $7000 for no more than 280 hours 

About the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival:

The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver’s signature, mid-winter cultural event, taking place each January in theatres and venues across the city. PuSh presents groundbreaking, contemporary works of theatre, dance, music, and multimedia by acclaimed local, national, and international artists. Learn more at pushfestival.ca.

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Director of Programming, the Outreach Coordinator is responsible for connecting PuSh programming to specific audiences, with a focus on people who have traditionally faced barriers to attendance. This work will include community outreach initiatives, coordinating promotion and distribution initiatives, group ticket sales, and other related tasks as required.

The Coordinator provides professional support to the Communications department, the Collaborative Leadership Team, other Staff, and seasonal contractors, and acts as an advocate of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Society to arts professionals, various stakeholders, and the community at large.

Highlights of the Position:

• Compensation: $7000
• 15-35 hours per week, variable and flexible except during the Festival, Jan 19 – Feb 3, 2024.
• Estimated Contract Hours: 280
• Temporary contract October 2023 – February 2024

Attributes we seek:

Experience

• Outreach experience, ideally in the live performing arts
• or other equivalent experience working in community. 

Exceptional Candidates will have:

• A history of connecting cultural or interest-based communities with transformative performing arts experiences
• Experience developing and executing ancillary programming that deepens patrons’ engagement with live arts. 
• Deep community connections and understanding of the challenges of reaching underserved audiences. 
• Experience with Theatre Manager database and ticketing system
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite
• Comfort with Mac computers

Responsibilities:

This seasonal contract position includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Research and maintain a list of targeted community groups, and carry out show-specific outreach to communities with a vested interest in a show’s theme(s).
• Manage accessibility ticketing initiatives including: group sales, community access tickets (to community groups and service organizations), community giveaways, contests, and other promotional ticketing strategies.
• Coordinate all aspects of group ticketing initiatives including creating sales plans and accompanying documentation, research and compilation of data on previous and potential groups, contact and follow up, management and booking of each sale.
• Develop and implement policies on selling discounted tickets for community groups and coordinate the distribution of discounted tickets.
• Develop and implement policies on complimentary tickets for community groups and coordinate the distribution of complimentary tickets. 
• Liaise with the Marketing and Communications Manager to coordinate marketing and outreach efforts.
• Attend staff and production meetings as scheduled by the Collaborative Leadership Team.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry of contacts and patron information in the database. 
• Participate in Festival and other activities as necessary.
• Other duties as necessary.

Please note that all PuSh Festival Staff and Contractors are expected to be available for work when the office is open through December & January.

How to Apply:

Interested Candidates are encouraged to reach out to hr@pushfestival.ca if they have any questions about this position, or would like further information.

To apply, send a resume/cv outlining your professional experience along with a cover letter. The application deadline is August 31,  2023. 

KEY DATES (subject to change):

• August 31, 2023 Posting Due Date – priority application date
• September 2023 Application review and interview process
  (TBA on Zoom, TBA in-person if possible)
• October 2023 Candidate begins

We strongly encourage applications from members of communities that are marginalized or that experience structural discrimination including those identifying as Indigenous, people of colour, members of non-dominant ethnic, religious, linguistic and/or cultural groups, women, (im)migrants/newcomers, people with (dis)abilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people and we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they feel comfortable doing so. In order to achieve a representative team, preference may be given to applicants self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the groups identified above. PuSh believes that a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. 

PuSh is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact hr@pushfestival.ca.

Contact name: 

Gabrielle Martin, Director of Programming

Position: Digital Communications Coordinator

Duration: Temporary Contract Part-Time: September 15, 2023–February 16, 2024

Specific hours to be mutually agreed upon.

Deadline: August 31, 2023

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the Digital Communications Coordinator is responsible for online communications.

The Digital Communications Coordinator provides support to the marketing and communications department and acts as an advocate of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Society to arts & culture professionals, various stakeholders, and the community at large.

Highlights of the Position:

• Compensation: $25 per hour
• 15-35 hours per week, variable and flexible except during the Festival, Jan 19 – Feb 3, 2024.
• Estimated Contract Hours: 600 
• Temporary contract

Attributes We Seek:

• Interest in innovative approaches to marketing that are rooted in meaningful connection with artists, audiences and community;
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication;
• Innovative problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt on the fly;
• Strong attention to detail and a good eye for aesthetics and design; 
• An understanding of time management & responsibility;
• Critical thinking and the ability to back up ideas through research & analysis

Candidates Professional Experience:

• 3 years of proven social media marketing experience.  
• Proven experience with high-impact social media content creation and management is a must (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn).  
• Exceptional copywriting skills across all digital channels including direct email, able to write targeted messages for various audiences and segments. 
• Self-starter who values collaboration and excels at working independently and managing multiple projects at a time. 
• Excellent knowledge and skills in photography, video production and editing. 
• Working knowledge and experience with applications to support social media management and analytics (Meta Business Suite).  

Exceptional Candidates will have:

• Experience recording and editing audio and video.
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and experience with other content creation software skills is also considered an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with communications department staff to execute an integrated marketing, sales, and communication strategy, with objectives and timelines, that includes an audience development program and ticket sales initiatives.
• Execute the PuSh Festival’s online content strategy, in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Manager, other staff, and external partners.
• Create online content, including blog posts, email marketing campaigns, fan engagement campaigns, and social media posts.
• Ideate, create and publish engaging digital content (including original copy, images, video, reels and digital ads) on a daily basis that builds meaningful audience connections, increases brand awareness and encourages community members to engage with the PuSh brand.  
• Strategize and collaborate with the marketing and programming teams to develop high-impact social media campaigns and content calendars.  
• Stay up to date with the latest social media best practices and trends, creating high-quality, on-trend content that resonates with audiences (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube). 
• Monitor and analyze social media metrics across all digital channels on an ongoing basis, contributing to monthly digital reports to generate data-driven insights for future campaigns. 
• Quick to react and respond to relevant online news and social dialogue in the arts and culture community. 
• Champion our online communities by engaging our social media following, building key relationships with community partners, and sharing user-generated content. 
• Upload website content, in consultation with the Communications Manager, other staff, and web developers.
• Provide excellent customer service to PuSh supporters & patrons.
• Represent and participate in Society activities, including Festival events, meetings, and other activities as necessary. 
• Support the marketing team with the distribution of print materials such as posters, rack cards & other supporting promotional collateral.
• Support the efforts of the Society and other Society personnel as necessary.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

How to Apply:

KEY DATES (subject to change):

Interested Candidates are encouraged to reach out to hr@pushfestival.ca if they have any questions about this position, or would like further information.

To apply, send a cover letter stating your interest in this posting along with a resume/cv outlining your professional experience. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled, with a priority application date of August 24, 2023. 

KEY DATES (subject to change):

• Aug 24, 2023 priority application date
• Aug 31, 2023 Posting Due Date
• August 29 – September 9, 2023 Application review and interview process
  (TBA on Zoom, TBA in-person if possible)
• September 15 2023 – Candidate begins (flexible)

We strongly encourage applications from members of communities that are marginalized or that experience structural discrimination including those identifying as Indigenous, people of colour, members of non-dominant ethnic, religious, linguistic and/or cultural groups, women, (im)migrants/newcomers, people with (dis)abilities, and LGBTQ2S+ people, and we strongly encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they feel comfortable doing so. In order to achieve a representative team, preference may be given to applicants self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the groups identified above. PuSh believes that a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. 

PuSh is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact hr@pushfestival.ca.

Contact name:

Tricia Knowles, Marketing and Communications Manager