Venue Marketing & Events Coordinator
The Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society (FoUVS) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that supports and encourages the use of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV). This position is based at the UCHV with some hybrid work opportunities.
The Venue Marketing & Events Coordinator is primarily responsible for marketing and promoting a new venue currently being constructed by the Friends Society: a covered patio adjacent to the Silska Domiwka/Red Barn located at the Ukrainian Village. Additionally, the role will support the FoUVS board and its representatives in building upon the Society’s mission, vision, and values, with administrative assistance.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing market research, pricing, logistics, and advertising opportunities for the Friends’ new covered patio and its programs and events.
• Draft policies and guidelines for using our new space.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including staff members, the FoUVS Board, volunteers, donors, government funding agencies, the Government of Alberta, and the general public
• Assisting with deposits, payables, and receivables
• Maintaining memberships, donor files, and accounts
• Reviewing inventory, sales, and recommending merchandise for gift shop
• Providing year-end inventory controls and counts for gift shop
• Assisting with fundraising and grant writing, with support from the Executive Director
• Providing other administrative support services as required

Qualifications:

• Recent post-secondary graduate seeking work experience in marketing, events, logistics, heritage, museums, culture, and/or not-for-profits
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Canva, & social media platforms
• Effective communicator and team-oriented attitude
• Must have own transportation
• Highly organized and able to work alone and in a team atmosphere
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines
• Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
• Good knowledge of email, scheduling, spreadsheets and presentation software
• Ability to represent the society to staff, clients and community by ensuring the best image is presented
• Familiarity with grants and fundraising

Eligibility:
Candidates must be recent graduates of post-secondary studies and be eligible to the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program. An individual may be eligible for a BCH internship if they:
-are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
-are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
-are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
-are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
The Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. The Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society is committed to being a leader in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of the people and communities we serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities.
For more information about the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society please visit:
https://www.fouvs.ca
How to apply: Quoting Venue Marketing & Events Coordinator in the subject line, please send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@fouvs.ca
Full-time contract: Starting September 29/25 to March 27/26
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $22.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chipman, A

• Providing market research, pricing, logistics, and advertising opportunities for the Friends’ new covered patio and its programs and events.
• Draft policies and guidelines for using our new space.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including staff members, the FoUVS Board, volunteers, donors, government funding agencies, the Government of Alberta, and the general public
• Assisting with deposits, payables, and receivables
• Maintaining memberships, donor files, and accounts
• Reviewing inventory, sales, and recommending merchandise for gift shop
• Providing year-end inventory controls and counts for gift shop
• Assisting with fundraising and grant writing, with support from the Executive Director
• Providing other administrative support services as require