FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival Society

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Activities involved
Coordination Customer Service Evaluation Event Help Event Planning Fundraising Graphic Design Marketing Project Management Reception Social Media Volunteer Coordination Writing
Skills required
Campaign Management Copy Writing Graphic Design Marketing Photo Editing Social Media
Requirements:
  • Interview
Also required for this position: Pleases apply and then call us, so we can provide the details quickly.
  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit

Social Media Marketing Coordinator

Our office in NW Calgary by Banff Trail LRT Calgary Transit Station and 19 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 0L4 [map]
2-6 hours / weekly
Ongoing / 6-10 hours or more per week 
Social Media Marketing Coordinator

The 25th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Society is a catalyst for physical and mental well-being by sharing the “Gift of Laughter”, through inspiring shows, workshops, seminars, programs, and materials that help us to make change in the world for the betterment of all society. As 2025 will be FunnyFest's 25th Anniversary, there is no better time to get involved, as there are amazing opportunities to gain valuable (and transferable) skills, meet new friends, receive some cool benefits, and help FunnyFest make the world a better place for all. FunnyFest is a significant grass roots embedded, helping organization, that operates in the Calgary region. FunnyFest Comedy Society produces over 100 shows, events, seminars and workshops per year.

The Social Media Coordinator will:

Send out dynamic and stimulating posts for engagement and ticket sales generation.
Engage the community.
Reply to comments, likes, follows and MESSAGES
Develop an advertisement strategy (and budget) across all social media ad platforms and online paid advertising platforms.
Share the Gift of Laughter with Charities and worthy non-profit societies.
Develop relationships when possible with key stakeholders.
Offer insight into the development and implementation of a comprehensive social media strategy to augment the marketing strategy
Oversee a consistent and active social media presence of the brand for the purposes of engagement, ticket sales, recruitment, program messaging, fundraising, awareness and branding.
• Contribute expertise (when possible) to assist in establishing organizational marketing, branding and communication plans and initiatives.
• Build on the current brand and develop creative market outreach programs that will drive visibility and growth of sales of products and services.
• Advise staff on strategies and development for various marketing communications channels and web presences including, electronic/social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc), newsletter, public relations, website and printed collateral. 
NOTE: The SOCIAL MEDIA Coordinator will be assisted by the Marketing Manager to WORK WITH YOU in a very collegial manner.
• Identify and build relationships with key industry partners, collaborators, and media.
• Evaluate effectiveness of marketing initiatives both internally and externally and provide support as needed.
• Identify opportunities, ie, collaborations/platforms for board and community to help market and brand.
• Engagement to promote the image and public standing.
• Set the tone for involvement from the community
• Provide basic Reports regarding decisions and recommendations

Skills and abilities needed to succeed as The SOCIAL MEDIA Coordinator:

Personal —

• Fulfill required time commitment of 4 to 6 hours per week.
• Honesty, integrity and respect for others.
• Visionary future orientation.
• Good communications skills; open-minded and articulate.
• Strong team-builder and team member.
• Leadership skills.
• Self-confident and outgoing personality.

Professional Expertise that would be Helpful —

• Ambitious and eager to make a difference in the world
• Would be helpful to have certification "Hootsuite"; FB Ads; Google Ads and Linkedin
• Ability to create a paid career with our organization, that would include bonuses and vertical promotion opportunities
• Curiousity
• Direct experience developing and implementing marketing strategy.
• Experience with development of branding strategies.
• Graphic design expertise.
• Demonstrated interest is the non-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication experience
• Intermediate experience using MS Office Suite, including Outlook email / organizational management software

PERKS: Might lead to full or part time contract work, $1000 WORTH OF COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS ISSUED, WE PAY FOR GAS or Transit on occasion, Free snacks, coffee and tea. The TIME OF YOUR LIFE!

Volunteers, use this link to APPLY directly AND to find out more info of what we deliver to the community and to volunteer for other opportunities: https://funnyfest.com/volunteer-application
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Additional Details & Skills Required
Basic ORGANIZATION skills, willing to learn, open mind, problem solving, fun loving.
Certification or Education Required
Intermediate level of MS OFFICE. Communications, publicity and marketing strategy experience.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Have fun and learn many things that you can apply immediately, laugh, meet new people and we will supply a reference letter. After 100 hours, receive a shiny reference letter. Work off volunteer hours for credit and fines. Make the world a better place through the Gift of Laughter.
Activities involved
Coordination Customer Service Evaluation Event Help Event Planning Fundraising Graphic Design Marketing Project Management Reception Social Media Volunteer Coordination Writing
Skills required
Campaign Management Copy Writing Graphic Design Marketing Photo Editing Social Media
Requirements:
  • Interview
Also required for this position: Pleases apply and then call us, so we can provide the details quickly.
  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit