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Art Windsor-Essex (formerly known as The Art Gallery of Windsor) is a non-profit public art gallery focused on presenting the visual arts of Canada. The gallery was formed on October 1, 1943, and incorporated on June 8, 1944, with the mandate of serving the southwestern Ontario region and the international border community of Windsor, Ontario, Canada and Detroit, Michigan, USA.

In the intervening years, it has become a cultural pillar situated in a premium and purpose-built downtown riverfront location overlooking the Detroit River and downtown skylines. AWE is an award-winning organization known for its cutting-edge contemporary art program and Canadian art collections of over 4,000 works. The exhibition galleries (comprising about 15,000 square feet/4,700 metres) include both changing exhibitions and ongoing displays of the acclaimed art Collection, which features historical, modern and contemporary art.

ASSISTANT, MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Reporting to: Head, Development & Marketing
Location: Windsor, ON
Hours: 20 hours per week (Part-Time)
Duration: 1 year (Grant Supported Role)

At Art Windsor-Essex (AWE), our mission is to inspire growth through the power of art. We hope that you are inspired by your work with us, and that as your employer, Art Windsor-Essex provides you with opportunities for growth. As a welcoming hub for all, we believe all staff should be treated fairly and with dignity. As employees, we are all responsible for ensuring that we: 

  • Cooperate and communicate 
  • Encourage and consider opinions of other employees, and invite their participation in decisions that affect their work and their careers 
  • Encourage the growth and development of fellow workers by helping them achieve both their personal goals and those of our organization 
  • Foster a culture of equity, accessibility, and collaboration, and value the uniqueness of each staff member’s lived experiences 
  • Strive to avoid workplace conflict, and if it occurs, respond fairly and quickly to resolve 
  • Be familiar with, and abide by, AWE’s policies and procedures  

NATURE AND SCOPE:
Reporting to the Head, Development & Marketing, the Assistant, Marketing & Development will assist with duties pertaining to marketing and fundraising for Art Windsor-Essex.  

The Assistant, Marketing & Development collaborates with all departments to promote Art Windsor-Essex’s exhibitions, programs, and membership. This position plays a key role in the creation and production of online content for AWE’s website, social media, external promotional materials, ultimately supporting AWE marketing and fundraising plans.

General Responsibilities 

  • Works with existing digital promotional assets to create graphics, content, printed promo materials, supporting the marketing efforts of the gallery 
  • Manage the development of the weekly e-newsletter 
  • Crafts engaging content for social media in support of AWE exhibitions, programming, volunteer opportunities, sponsorship and fundraising 
  • Maintains elements of AWE’s website, including but not limited to updating content, images, event postings 
  • Assists with the execution of AWE’s fundraising action plan to meet annual fundraising goals, as well as medium term and long-term goals, utilizing AWE’s CRM to support work  
  • Assists with projects that result in sustained increased earned revenue and attendance, and engagement of diverse audiences, funders, and partners 
  • Supports in-person fundraising or public events at Art Windsor-Essex 
  • Assists with community outreach initiatives as needed 

Requirements: 

The ideal candidate has: 

  • completed a post-secondary education program in Marketing, Communication Design, Visual and/or Media Arts, Arts Administration, or a related discipline; 
  • OR a minimum of two years of relevant experience in marketing, administration, non-profit public service, and/or communications 
  • an interest in contemporary art, public art institutions, and community outreach; 
  • demonstrated knowledge of graphic design and the creation of content for various social media platforms; 
  • excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Suite applications, and Canva 
  • experience with web content management systems; including social media management applications such as Hootsuite 
  • experience using CRM or Customer Relationship Management software would be an asset 
  • superior organizational and administrative skills, detail-oriented focus, and the ability to self-motivate and manage multiple priorities; 
  • the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively and conscientiously, with other colleagues at all levels of operation; 
  • strong writing, copy editing, and proofreading skills 

How to Apply:  

Please send your CV and a statement of interest to: Thomas Boucher at tboucher@artwindsoressex.ca 

AWE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Upon request, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity and support building a skilled and diverse workforce. Members from the following designated groups (Women, Indigenous, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.