Ottawa Chamber Music Society

Employment Opportunities
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Marketing & Development Manager - Full Time (PDF; 715 KB)

Current positions offered under the Human Resource Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) - Job Creation Program (JCP) are listed below.

Eligibility criteria to participate in the program are listed after the job listings.

Details regarding these and other positions are posted as they become available.

Contact the Festival Network for information on these and any other possible positions available.

Telephone: (613) 233-1085
Fax: (613) 233-3134
Email: info@ottawafestivals.ca

Advertising/Sponsorship Coordinator
Box Office Coordinator / Office Assistant
Graphic Designer

Advertising Sales and Sponsorship Coordinator

Duration: 30 weeks

Reports to: Director of Development and Executive Director

Job Summary: Recruits advertisers for the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival souvenir programme and the Ottawa Chamber Music Society Concert Series.

Responsibilities:

recruits advertisers for the 2006 and 2007 souvenir programme; does the necessary follow-up for getting art-work, sending invoices, etc.; ensures that all ads are included in the program
has full knowledge and understanding of the organization’s purpose, goals and objectives
liaises with Festival sponsors; in collaboration with the Director of Development, ensures that the Festival fulfills its responsibilities to its sponsors
assists in preparation of corporate sponsorship package for the 2006 and 2007 Festivals
initiates contact with potential sponsors and follow-up
all other duties as needed

Skills Required: Excellent writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. Public relations and sales experience an asset.

Industry Contacts: Will meet representatives of corporations and area businesses. Will meet with all marketing and sponsorship and sponsorship representatives of organizations involved with the Festival and Concert Series. Will also interact with Ottawa Chamber Music Society board members and other OCMS supporters.

Contact: Festival Network fax: 233-3134

Box Office Coordinator / Office Assistant

Duration: 30 weeks

Reports to: Director of Operations and Volunteer Coordinator

Job Summary: Coordinates box office sales, ticket printing, distribution, and tracking, donations, and cash receipts, and handles all aspects of office organization.

Responsibilities:

Order festival passes for summer festival and concert tickets for all concert series
Distribute tickets and passes to ticket outlets, track sales, and collect unused tickets and receipts
Coordinate box office tracking system for audit trail, including all tickets available for sale, redemption certificates, gift certificates, and complimentary tickets, and reconcile to cash receipts
Process telephone and mail order ticket sales, and record ticket outlet sales
Record ticket and merchandise venue sales
Prepare and reconcile bank deposits and credit card sales
Record and track cash donations and donations in kind, prepare donation receipts, and maintain audit trail for all receipt numbers
Answer telephones, redirect calls, maintain voicemail system, and respond to inquiries
Direct incoming mail; handle outgoing mail and courier and maintenance of and supplies for office equipment; monitor and order office and other supplies
Working with the Volunteer Coordinator, schedule and train volunteer office staff
Update and maintain general administrative files and front desk instructions and protocols
All other duties as required

Skills required:

Good verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Skilled in Excel, knowledge of Word
Detail oriented, team player
Cash handling an asset
Bilingual an asset

Graphic Designer

Duration: 30 weeks

Reports to: Communications Director

Job Summary: Implements the design of all publicity materials for the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival and the Ottawa Chamber Music Society.

Responsibilities:

has full knowledge and understanding of the organization’s purpose, goals and objectives
works with the Executive Director, Director of Operations, Communications Director, Webmaster in the design of all publications and publicity materials including:

Skills Required: Excellent computer skills required. Experience with Quark X-press or other desktop publishing programs.

Industry Contacts: Will work regularly with graphic designers and representatives from the publishing and printing industries, sponsors and advertisers, as well as media representatives from major newspapers and magazines.

Contact: Festival Network fax: 233-3134

The Human Resource Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) - Job Creation Program (JCP) links employment insured individuals and festival partners to promote long term employment as well as community and local economic development. The benefits for JCP participants are endless - acquire new skills, build a network, maintain an active resume, and continue job searching."

The Human Resource Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) - Job Creation Program (JCP) candidate eligibility is determined according to the following criteria:

Candidates must currently be in receipt of Employment Insured (EI) payments or have received EI payments within the last 3 years (Reach back)
Candidates must be living in Ottawa
Candidates must not be studying full-time
Candidates must not be working full-time
Candidates must have had their EI status verified through the Ottawa Festival Network
Candidates may not leave employment to participate in the JCP
Candidates may only participate in the JCP once in a 2 year period.

You can also fax your resume to the Festival Network at (613) 233-3134 or send it by email to info@ottawafestivals.ca.

Employment Opportunities Job Descriptions

Advertising Sales and Sponsorship Coordinator

Box Office Coordinator / Office Assistant

Graphic Designer

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