JOB POSTINGS
Mail resumes and expressions of interest to gbfs@bmts.com
The Georgian Bay Folk Society (GBFS) is seeking applications for two (2) summer positions.
Applicants must be students returning to full-time studies in the fall of 2018. These positions will run from June 11th – August 20th, 2018 working flexible hours ranging from 16 – 32 hours @ week.
The successful applicants will work under the direction of the Artistic Director and the General Manager
to fulfill various duties including but not limited to:
- Artistic Director’s Assistant
- Coordinating, collecting and managing logistics and information related to performer orientation packages and accommodations.
- Liaising with performers, hospitality volunteers and technical crews.
- Co-managing social media accounts and promotions.
- Distributing promotional materials.
- Other tasks as assigned within the GBFS office.
- General Manager’s Assistant
- Assist with festival logistics, planning, purchasing and marketing.
- Assist with volunteer management, volunteer registration and crew placement.
- Office reception, customer service, data processing, filing, etc.
- Distribution of marketing materials.
- Other tasks as assigned within the GBFS office.
The successful applicants will:
- be highly motivated, organized, self-motivated and flexible.
- be fully fluent and literate in English.
- have a strong, working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software(Mac/HP)
- be familiar with various social media platforms.
- be comfortable working and communicating with volunteers, members of the public and the GBFS team.
- have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, if needed.
- be passionate about music and work well in a fast-changing and busy environment.
Preference will be given to applicants who:
- are bilingual.
- have previous event coordination experience.
- have a vehicle.
The Georgian Bay Folk Society is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all interested applicants to submit resumes with cover letters electronically to gbfs@bmts.com with the subject line being either ‘AD Assistant’ or ‘GM Assistant’ before May 25th, 2018. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you