Author: Rolando Jule

Digital Media Marketing Coordinator

Toronto, ON

Reporting to the Executive Director, Salsa in Toronto Festival, and working alongside senior members of the Special Events Team, the successful candidate will support and join a dedicated team of special event professionals to help produce and execute various digital media initiatives, social media strategy, and online promotions related to the Salsa in Toronto Festival. The individual will gain direct hands-on experience in a positive and encouraging workplace and will acquire valuable career-related experience in Digital Media and Marketing. This is an 8 week term position ending no later than August 30^th, 2024.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop, manage, and implement digital marketing campaigns and initiatives such as SEM, social media and other types of digital media by coordinating external and internal resources
• Assist in implementing innovative media campaigns, help to determine appropriate architecture, and other technical solutions, and make relevant recommendations per project
• Assist with updating and managing online content including blogs, social media and various channel websites
• Monitor online trends to make the most of emerging technologies or applications and identify the opportunities to integrate them into operations and activities
• Tracking data-driven online performance, analysis, reporting of your activities and deriving improvement measures
• Review, evaluate and report on social media analytics and performance to continuously improve results
• Research and write content for company’s social and digital media platform
• Provide admin support in the development, organization, tracking and execution of local marketing initiatives
• Coordinate and work closely with Marketing on campaigns, events and initiatives
• Assist in the organization of special events

Required Skills

• Solid understanding of web metrics, digital analytics, with the ability to generate, analyze and interpret data
• Experience in social media and online networking
• Knowledge in: Photoshop, Fireworks, or equivalent application(s), Flash and Dreamweaver, are an asset
• Knowledge of online marketing techniques like search engine optimization (SEO)
• Strong web development skills in CSS, C#, HTML, XML, and JavaScript
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office programs
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English is required, Spanish language is a strong asset
• Strong interpersonal skill with a customer service mindset with ability to manage last minute details, be versatile and flexible with multiple demands
• Strong organizational and planning skills and a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail
• Strong initiative and self-motivated with ability to work both independently and on a team
• An enthusiastic, friendly attitude contributing to a friendly respectful workplace

Qualifications

• Digital Media, Marketing or related program Degree (or in progress) and or a minimum 1-year related experience
• Be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 2. Please note: Student or work visa status do not qualify.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment. Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to:

Email: [email protected] 

Canadian Salsa Festivals Project

901 Lawrence Ave W. Level 2

Toronto, ON M6A 1C3

*No phone calls please.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Cultural Events Coordinator

Toronto, ON

Reporting to the Executive Director, Salsa in Toronto Festival, and working alongside senior members of the Special Events Team and members of the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will join the Marketing/Digital Media team to help produce, manage, and professionally execute various cultural initiatives and logistics related to the Salsa in Toronto Festival. The individual will gain direct hands-on experience in a positive and encouraging workplace and will acquire valuable career-related work experience in Event Management. This is an 8 week term position ending no later than August 30^th, 2024.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the development, tracking and execution of special and cultural event activities
• Follow up and confirm event details with guests, key event and media partners, and assist in the communication and distribution of promotional materials, ie. event tickets, flyers, posters, etc.
• Perform support activities as appropriate such as arranging signage, compiling mailing lists for invitations, coordinating event related communication materials, updating event details on social media platforms, as needed.
• Provide daily customer service to associated event partners/participants and respond to phone calls, inquiries, requests, etc. as needed
• Attend event planning meetings to ensure appropriate distribution of information across key cross-functional teams
• Assist in the preparation and execution of all event logistics
• Provide admin support in the development, organization, tracking and execution of local marketing initiatives
• Work within and maintain event budgets
• Assume other duties as required

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Spanish are required
• Ability to think, respond and act quickly, flexibility in work schedules
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, work within multiple and tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office programs
• Excellent team player with initiative to complete individual duties and assist in other areas where required
• Knowledge of local Hispanic cultural communities
• Experience in events planning is an asset

Qualifications

• Event Management Degree (or in progress) and or a minimum 1-year related experience in actual medium to large scale public event planning
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act2. Please note: Student or work visa status do not qualify.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment. Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to:

Email: [email protected] 

Canadian Salsa Festivals Project

901 Lawrence Ave W. Level 2

Toronto, ON M6A 1C3

*No phone calls please.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Cultural Events Communications Coordinator

Toronto, ON

Reporting to the Executive Director, Salsa in Toronto Festival, and working alongside senior members of the Special Events Team, the successful candidate will support and join a dedicated team of special event professionals to help produce and execute the Salsa in Toronto Festival. Specifically, the candidate will provide assistance in the areas of Public Relations, External Communications, Media Relations, and Social Media promotions for all cultural events and activities of the Festival. The individual will gain direct hands-on experience in a positive and encouraging workplace and will acquire valuable career-related experience in Communications, Public Relations and Marketing.

This is an 8 week term position ending no later than August 30^th, 2024.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Write, maintain and update content on internal and external platforms with relevant and timely materials, including media lists, newsletters, press releases, social media, and digital advertising
• Develop, research, manage and design layouts of communications such as newsletters, event support materials, advertisements
• Research and write content for company’s social and digital media platforms
• Work with team to plan and execute cross-promotions both internally and across multimedia platforms
• Track and monitor media and industry activity; prepare campaign measurement and coverage reports
• Update and maintain national and international media list
• Maintain and archive event related clippings and post event coverage
• Assist in development and implementation of the PR strategy for the Festival
• Provide admin support in the development, organization, tracking and execution of local marketing initiatives
• Coordinate and work closely with Marketing on campaigns, events and initiatives
• Assist in the organization of special events

Required Skills

• Experience creating online content, social media and promotion
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office programs
• Knowledge of local Hispanic cultural communities is desired
• Exceptional time management skills – ability to multi-task and work well under deadlines
• Accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational skills are critical
• Results and performance-driven attitude, an enthusiastic self-starter
• Excellent team player with initiative to complete individual duties and assist in other areas where required

Qualifications

• A Communications, Journalism or Public Relations Degree (or in progress) and or a minimum 1-year related experience
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person to whom Refugee Protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act2. Please note: Student or work visa status do not qualify.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment. Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to:

Email: [email protected] 

Canadian Salsa Festivals Project

901 Lawrence Ave W. Level 2

Toronto, ON M6A 1C3

*No phone calls please.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Accounting Assistant

Toronto, ON

Reporting to the Executive Director, Salsa in Toronto Festival, and working alongside senior members of the Finance team, the successful candidate will join a dedicated team of special event professionals to offer key support for various Accounting initiatives related to the Salsa in Toronto Festival, including a range of general clerical, accounting, budgeting, and bookkeeping support functions and liaison with the Sales team. The individual will gain direct and hands-on experience in a positive and encouraging workplace and will acquire valuable career-related work experience in Accounting. This is an 8 week term position ending no later than August 30^th, 2024.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist with general accounts support functions
• Prepare bank deposits, AR posting and reconciliations, and filing of customer documentation.
• Prepare and review budgets and reconciliation of revenues and expenses related to special events
• Maintaining accounting records using both computerized and manual systems
• Assist in month end reporting procedures
• Perform filing and general administrative tasks
• Ensure compliance with all GAAP, GAAS, SOX, pension and privacy legislation
• Respond professionally and courteously to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner and maintain good customer relations
• Assist in the organization of special events

Required Skills

• Strong administrative background with excellent knowledge of MS office
• Confidence in working with multiple software applications
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skill with a customer service mindset with ability to manage last minute details, be versatile and flexible with multiple demands
• Solution oriented with problem solving ability
• Strong initiative and self-motivated
• Ability to work under the pressures of tight deadlines and multitask
• Ability to work both independently and on a team
• An enthusiastic, friendly attitude contributing to a friendly respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance Degree (or in progress) and or a minimum of 1-year experience in the general accounting field
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment

• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person to whom Refugee Protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act2. Please note: Student or work visas status do not qualify.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment. Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to:

Email: [email protected] 

Canadian Salsa Festivals Project

901 Lawrence Ave W. Level 2

Toronto, ON M6A 1C3

*No phone calls please.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.