Marketing Coordinator
Temporary Full-Time (maternity leave replacement)
35 hours per week; Up to 18 months
ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING
The AGO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and building teams that reflect our community. We encourage candidates who are women, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and people with disabilities to apply for this new and exciting role. If you require accommodations at any point in the hiring process, please let us know and we will be happy to provide them.
Do you believe that art is for everyone? That art can inspire, engage and create a community? Do you want to be a part of bringing people together with art to see, experience and understand the world in new ways? If yes, then the Marketing Coordinator position might be the right opportunity for you
With almost 1 million visitors annually, the AGO is known for its engaging and diverse exhibitions and programs and its commitment to life-long learning. Aligned to our bold 10-year vision, the AGO has recently led a number of groundbreaking initiatives to make our space even more welcoming and accessible to all. This includes innovative, new initiatives like the recent crowdfunding campaign to acquire a Kusama Infinity Mirror Room, the launch of our 25 and under free program, and the introduction of a $35 annual pass that provides access to all exhibitions. There has never been a more exciting time to join an organization that is disrupting the traditional way of looking at an art museum.
As the AGO undertakes a bold 10-year vision, we are currently seeking a temporary full-time Marketing Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Manager, Brand & Marketing, the Marketing Coordinator will actively coordinate traditional and digital marketing projects and Design Studio production of materials for Marketing and internal partners. The successful candidate will liaise with external and internal partners and suppliers to coordinate media plans and buys, and external production of materials. He/She/They will develop, process and track creative briefs, approvals, material copyrights, budget coding, finished material and work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, to create and realize programs that support the AGO’s values of art, audience and learning.
Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- 2-3 years directly-related experience in conventional and digital marketing including direct-mail marketing and email, content, social media, e-commerce.
- Experience using customer relationship management concepts, direct mail, telemarketing and digital marketing to deliver strategic marketing campaigns.
- Experience in customer relationship or email/direct-marketing database management such as Mail Chimp and as well as project management platforms such as Asana.
- Directly-related experience coordinating the production of 2D design work within a marketing or graphic design environment
- In-depth knowledge of online and digital marketing metrics
- Relevant post-secondary Marketing education.
- Demonstrated knowledge in paid media, general marketing techniques and practices.
- Directly related experience with marketing planning and implementation with an emphasis on cultural promotion.
- Demonstrated marketing writing, editorial, organizational and research skills.
- Directly related experience briefing and managing design and advertising creative execution.
- Demonstrated verbal communication and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Working knowledge of art history and art institutions an asset.
What are the benefits and highlights of working at the AGO?
- Competitive salary
- Discounts from the Provincial/City Reciprocal Agreements (Free admission to museums, the CN Tower & Discounts off amusement parks, city attractions, hotels, wine tours, Second City, the Ontario Science Centre, and much more!)
- Discounts to Goodlife Fitness
- Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a tailored cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants, but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Note: All AGO employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance to our AGO COVID-19 Immunization Policy and Program. More information will be shared at the later stages of the recruitment process.
Art is at the centre of everything we do.
Marketing Coordinator
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