JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FESTIVAL ASSISTANT​
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Overview:
The Festival Assistant is a 8-week role to support the successful execution of Lawyna Vawnya Music and Arts Festival. This position involves a range of tasks focused on promotion, logistics, and support.
Responsibilities:
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Assist in promo dissemination including postering polls downtown and distribution to local businesses
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Co-coordinate the merch and print fair
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Assist Marketing Director with festival newsletter and social media
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Coordinate, assemble and distribute artist packs leading up to festival
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Help promote festival at pop up and outreach events (farmers market, fairs, etc)
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Assist with general festival duties as directed by Executive, Programming, and Marketing Directors.
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Attend weekly meetings leading up to the festival and annual festival debrief meeting
Qualifications:
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Strong organizational and communication abilities.
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Capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic festival environment.
Eligibility Requirements:
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This position is contingient on Canada Summer Jobs Funding. Applicants must be eligible under this program.
• All applications must reside in Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
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$20/hr | 30-35 hours a week
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Application Deadline: April 21, 2025
Contract Duration: April 28, 2025 - June 20, 2025 (8-week contract)
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To Apply:
Email director@lawnyavawnya.com with the subject: "LV15 Festival Assistant Application"
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And include:
- Your CV
- a short Expression of Interest in the body of the email