Marketing Coordinator
/Job Title:
Marketing Coordinator
Organization:
Opera Kelowna
Deadline:
Apr. 22, 2026
Organization Description:
Founded in 2013 by Alexandra Babbel and a group of local arts leaders, Opera Kelowna is a registered, non-profit, charitable status society and member of the Association for Opera in Canada. In 2020, company leadership changed and the company is now led by Rosemary Thomson, Artistic Director, and Brianna Wells, Managing Director, with support from an active and supportive Board of Directors. Opera Kelowna is a proud member of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.
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Job Description:
Working within a robust social media schedule and strategy, help drive brand awareness and ticket sales for Opera Kelowna's August mainstage production. No prior knowledge of opera is required. The marketing coordinator role assists in creating digital content for use on web platforms, across three social media platforms, and supports community engagement activities. Supervised by our Managing Director and receiving mentorship from our Operations Coordinator, this role will have the opportunity to expand core communication and marketing skills in a dynamic and creative sector, while also receiving extensive support (supplied design assets, content scheduling, access to additional resources, etc).
Responsibilities:
- Support the Operations Coordinator in creating 3 social media posts per week to promote Opera Kelowna brand awareness and drive ticket sales, a bi-monthly newsletter, and other content as needed.
- Liaise with artists and community members to collect relevant content
- Take photo and video at Opera Kelowna events and internal programming for use in marketing content.
- Ensure that media release waivers are signed as needed.
- Ensure all media files are labelled within Opera Kelowna naming conventions and filed appropriately in google drive
- Act as media contact for scheduling interviews, shooting b-roll and other coverage opportunities for Opera Kelowna activities. Assist with load in and load out of production and other community events as needed
- Liaise with graphic designers to build marketing assets and production program
- Act as media liaison for scheduling interviews, shooting b-roll and other coverage opportunities for Opera Kelowna activities. Assist with load in and load out of production and other community events as needed
- Draft media releases, advisories, and other short form messaging for web, newsletter, and social media platforms using Opera Kelowna templates and materials
Office tasks can be done on a flexible schedule, excepting regular production and team meetings which will be scheduled at the beginning of the appointment. Rehearsal, programming and performance tasks will be laid out at the beginning of the appointment. Some evening and weekend work will be required
- Learn and work within Opera Kelowna’s Neurodiversity protocols
Qualifications:
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Robust written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- An affinity for the performing arts
- Strong teamwork skills
- Photography and Video skills beneficial for social media content creation. Some training is available.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume or CV and cover letter (required) to operations@operakelowna.com no later than 11:59 pm on April 22, 2026.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Brianna Wells, Managing Director at managingdirector@operakelowna.com
Opera Kelowna is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its performing, learning, and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our company community are encouraged to apply.
Remuneration:
$19.50/hour
