[BCMA] BCMA Summer Student – Digital Engagement & Event Marketing

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The BCMA is seeking a summer student to join our team. Application
deadline: May 2, 2021, 9pm.

Full job posting here: https://museum.bc.ca/bcma-summer-student/


*Summer Student – Digital Engagement & Event Marketing*



Do you want to experiment with new ideas, new technologies, and new ways of
sharing arts, culture, and heritage with communities? Join the BCMA as our
Event Marketing Specialist!



We are looking for someone with an interest in technology and arts, culture
& heritage who wants to gain real-world experience working with museums and
cultural organizations while improving digital skills. If you are
passionate, creative, love teamwork, and are willing to explore new ideas,
we hope to hear from you.



Reporting to the Executive Director and the Operations Manager, the Event
Marketing Specialist will coordinate communications and promotions for our
2021 annual conference and support BCMA staff and planning committees in
the delivery of our online programs and virtual events.



The candidate will work remotely as part of a small, passionate team and a
large provincial network of members, stakeholders, partners, and volunteers.
We offer a creative, inclusive, and flexible work environment and the
chance to make a difference in a community dedicated to supporting BC's
museums, art galleries, Indigenous cultural centres, historic sites
and heritage
institutions.



*Responsibilities*



The Event Marketing Specialist’s main responsibility will be supporting
communications, administration, and community engagement of our 2021 online
events and annual conference, including:

·         Creating and scheduling social media posts and email campaigns

·         Coordinating speakers and presenters for the 2021 annual
conference

·         Working with BCMA staff to promote online events and the annual
conference to members

·         Event planning



The BCMA annual conference (October 2021) is an important event for many
industry professionals in BC. It is the only provincial conference focused
on museum, gallery and culture professionals, and one of the largest
networking opportunities of the year. In 2021, the BCMA is planning a
hybrid conference that will have both virtual and in-person elements
(public health orders allowing). The Event Marketing Specialist will gain
experience in the emerging field of hybrid event planning and delivery.



In this role you will also get the opportunity to:

·         Develop an in-depth understanding of BC's museum and cultural
heritage sector.

·         Build relationships with dozens of institutions and hundreds of
cultural professionals across BC.

·         Expand your professional network by working with our
planning committee,
volunteers, and event attendees.



In addition to managing social media and email campaigns, the candidate
will provide key support for the annual conference coordination, including
registration support and speaker liaison. They will also be encouraged
to explore
innovative new digital engagement and networking techniques being used by
other conferences and symposia and develop an action plan for incorporating
these techniques at future BCMA events.



*Skills and Experiences*



The BCMA team works in close collaboration and we foster a culture of
mutual support and shared learning. We are looking for a candidate with the
following skills and experiences, but also encourage applications from
people who may possess different skillsets and are willing to learn and
grow alongside us.



·         Highly developed organizational and time management skills;

·         Strong teamwork and collaboration skills;

·         Strong digital literacy skills or interest in exploring new
technologies;

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills;

·         Flexibility and a willingness to engage with a variety of people
and ideas;

·         Design and/or videography skills an asset;

·         Software Skills: Microsoft Office, social media platforms
(Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) and knowledge of analytics, and Google
applications. Experience with website content management systems
(e.g., WordPress),
video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom) and membership management and /
or relational database software is an asset.

·         Passion for arts, culture, heritage, diversity, and community.



*Work environment and compensation*



Work Week: Monday – Friday, 25-30 hours. Flexible scheduling may be possible
. Compensation: $19/hour, plus statutory benefits



A computer and any relevant software will be supplied to the Event
Marketing Specialist.



To help protect the health of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the
entire BCMA team is working remotely for the foreseeable future. We welcome
applications from any location in British Columbia.



*Eligibility Criteria*



Position is dependent on funding from Young Canada Works. To be eligible,
youth must:



·         be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;

·         have completed the school year at the start of employment;

·         be registered in the Young Canada Works online candidate
inventory;

·         be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom
refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,

·         have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment
and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant
provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.



*Please note that international students are not eligible participants.
International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for
studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person
who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

*How to Apply:*

Please send your CV and a cover letter to bcma at museum.bc.ca by *May 2, 2021*,
9pm.

Please find a PDF version of the job posting here
<https://museum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCMA-Summer-Student-posting.pdf>
.


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