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Special Events Coordinator & Marketing Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs) – Job Posting

May 8, 2026 by Mary-Anne McAllister

The role will start June 29, 2026 for 8 weeks, full-time at 35 hours per week with an hourly rate of $23/hr. This position can be fully remote with access to our office. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2026.

For any questions regarding the role, please contact Mary-Anne McAllister at maryanne@cacv.ca

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the implementation of the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (VOAF) digital marketing and communications. 
  • Assist with uploading 100+ artist biographies, images, headshots and artwork information on the VOAF website.
  • Assist with the coordination and management of VOAF’s social media networks, tasks may include research, sourcing content, writing, scheduling, monitoring social channels and reporting. 
  • Assist with the festival team with email marketing campaign, tasks may include content creation, research, writing, design, layout, and more.
  • Update Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) and VOAF websites as required, updating website content and artist blogs. 
  • Assist with duties related to online artist workshops, tasks may include attending workshops, supporting artists during workshops and tech support. 
  • Assist with other marketing-specific administrative tasks as required, such as maintenance and organization of marketing folders on Google Drive, assisting in coordinating printed promotional material, etc. – Assisting with partner takeovers on Facebook, Instagram, X, and other platforms as required. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Core Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of all social media platforms
  • Advanced skills in Canva, Microsoft Office, and Google Drive 
  • Ability to develop work plans, establish priorities, solve problems, and work within deadlines
  • Strong time management and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting
  • Ability to be a self-starter and work remotely 

This position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program, funded by Service Canada. Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 
  • And legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations (international students on a work/study permit are not eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program)

We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities and with a range of life experiences to apply – your lived experience, as it relates to our work, will be valued.

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume in PDF format through this online application.

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