This position is a component of the Student Employment Program, which is dependent on government funding.

Government funders state that applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations. Applicants must also be between the ages of 15 and 30. 

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As an official intern and/or marketing intern at our Festival you will be under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager. The Festival Interns will be responsible for supporting Festival staff to help ensure the successful execution of the 28th annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words in Moose Jaw (July 18-21 2024).

 

Tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting with reviewing graphic design work, developing promotional materials, and distribution

• Acting as Festival Ambassadors in our community

• Assisting public and presenter relations during the Festival

• Administrative duties: issue receipts, update databases, and other duties

• Soliciting businesses for advertising

• Website updating, moderating of events through YouTube

• Volunteer management and training

• Some work from home is possible

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Note: The interns will be required to keep accurate computerized transaction records, and submit a written progress report and self-evaluation to the government funders upon completion of the program.

 

Required qualifications:

• Student returning to full-time studies in the fall

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Interest and/or experience in promotions, event planning, marketing, creative writing, arts

• Enjoys  and may have experience  working with a variety of people of all age groups 

• Pays careful attention to detail

• Possesses basic computer literacy and knowledge of social media (Mac experience an asset)

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Work Term: May 21st - July 26th 

$15/Hour

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Submit resume with cover letter and three references to: Amanda@festivalofwords.com

Deadline: May 8th 2024