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Events and Marketing Manager, Lynnwood Arts Centre

Lynnwood Arts is a community-based organization whose Mission is to play a prominent, supportive role in Norfolk County's arts community. Our Vision is to serve as a dynamic gathering place where community and creativity are celebrated and nurtured. Programming is wide-ranging and focuses on local artists and the community. Our collection, of more than 900 pieces, includes important works by William Kurelek, Tom Hodgson, William Ronald, and Alex Colville.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, the Events & Marketing Manager plays a key role in bringing Lynnwood Arts programs and events to life and helping more people discover what we do.

You’ll plan and coordinate a wide range of events, help build relationships with community partners and artists, and manage Lynnwood Arts social media and promotional activities. This hands-on, collaborative position involves working with staff, volunteers, artists, community organizations, and Lynnwood Arts committees.

Note: This is a full-time position (30 hours per week) for an initial six-month contract. Based on performance, funding, and organizational needs, the position may be extended into a permanent full-time role.

Key Responsibilities

Events & Programming

  • Plan and coordinate events such as exhibition openings, artist talks, guided tours, speaker series, educational programs, and community activities.

  • Develop and deliver programs for people of all ages, including special-interest programs and activities that connect the community with art and artists.

  • Coordinate Lynnwood Arts involvement in major community events, including the Norfolk Studio Tour and fundraising events.

  • Develop and coordinate partnership programs that take place at Lynnwood Arts, including school programs, community groups, clubs, and private events.

  • Build and maintain relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other program partners.

  • Develop strong connections with the Norfolk County artist community and help create opportunities for local artists to participate in Lynnwood Arts programs and activities.

  • Work closely with Lynnwood Arts committees to develop events and programs and coordinate volunteers to help make them successful.

  • Work with staff, volunteers, artists, event sponsors, and partners to ensure events are well organized, welcoming, and professionally delivered.

  • Keep the Marketing and Event project calendar current

Marketing & Social Media

  • Develop and carry out practical marketing and promotional plans for Lynnwood Arts events, exhibitions, programs, and activities.

  • Manage Lynnwood Arts social media presence and create engaging content that promotes upcoming activities and tells the Lynnwood Arts story.

  • Keep the Lynnwood Arts website current, professional, and engaging, including information about exhibitions, events, programs, and the gallery collection.

  • Prepare and distribute press releases, newsletters, event announcements, and other promotional materials.

  • Track attendance, engagement, website and social media activity, and other measures to help evaluate what is working and where we can improve.

Additional Qualifications/Experience

  • 3 years of experience in a similar role for community-based organizations

  • Excellent relationship-building skills

  • Excellent writing and presentation skills

  • Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset

  • Arts-focused interests and experience, preferably in a gallery setting

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for event setup

  • Access to a car to pick up and distribute event-related supplies

  • Must be able to work some weekends and evening hours

Please send your cover letter and résumé to the Board Chair, Paul Hammond, at [email protected].