Founded in 1987, Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) is a membership-driven, not-for-profit tourism association representing Ontario’s festivals and events industry in the areas of collaborative professional development, education & training, marketing and advocacy. 

The Marketing and E-Commerce Coordinator will be responsible to manage and execute all FEO marketing, communication and e-commerce initiatives including initial planning and development. 

The position reports to the Executive Director and has a compensation package commensurate with experience.

FEO is located in Woodstock, a short commute from the greater London, Brantford and Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge areas.

Specific job functions are:

-         Works with team to develop, implement and evaluate B2B on-line business and e-commerce sales opportunities

-         Develops, implements and evaluates internal and external communications strategies

-         Crafts timely industry e-newsletters, media news releases, website content updates and oversees production of the annual Conference collateral materials

-         Coordinates with suppliers the annual printed Festivals & Events in Ontario and Directory of Suppliers Guides and associated online communication products

-         Ensures a branded consistent message, look and feel of all communication vehicles

Qualifications:

-         Post-secondary education, with a degree/diploma in Marketing, Business Administration and/or Communications

-         Computer Science courses or equivalent knowledge and experience in B2B environment

-         5+ years experience in a similar role

-         Proven selling and/or account management experience

-         Experience and knowledge in SEO, CRM and web based development and analysis

-         Experience in basic web content management administration and comfortable in overseeing a website evolutionary process

-         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate projects within a small, working-team environment

-         Proficiency in MS Office and graphic design software

-         Familiarity with the principle and practices of on-line marketing and e-commerce

-         Not-for-profit, event and/or tourism experience an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Contact Information:

Email or fax your application, together with salary expectations, by Friday September 19 to:

info@festivalsandeventsontario.ca

Fax: 519-537-7226

For more information: www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca