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We are excited to announce that KWF is hiring two positions, an Administrative Assistant and a Digital Marketing Specialist, through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (see job details below).

In order to be eligible, participants must:

  • Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the funded position.
  • Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
  • Have a valid SIN.

*International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.

KWF will prioritize the hiring of youth facing barriers to employment, including:

  • Indigenous youth
  • Racialized youth
  • Black youth
  • Youth with disabilities
  • 2SLGBTQI+ youth

Digital Marketing Specialist

Target start date: June 1
Duration: 12 weeks
Hours: 35 hours/week

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Marketing Specialist to extend our day-to-day promotional activities and help grow our brand presence across digital platforms. This role is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and audience engagement. This position will report to the Director and Marketing Director of the Kingston WritersFest.

What We Offer: Practical experience across multiple facets of sales, marketing, public relations, and promotion management. Opportunities to pitch and test creative content and promotional ideas. A supportive, collaborative environment that encourages creative experimentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning and executing marketing and promotional campaigns across social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, Reddit, and LinkedIn.
  • Create short-form video content for Instagram, including Reels and Stories, using mobile devices to capture authentic, engaging moments.
  • Support the development of innovative audience-engagement strategies, such as interactive posts, polls, behind-the-scenes content, and trend-driven storytelling.
  • Schedule and publish social media content, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery.
  • Monitor social media channels, track audience interactions, and compile basic analytics reports.
  • Conduct light market research to support campaign planning and identify emerging trends.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, event coordination, and other marketing duties as needed.

Qualifications: Strong interest in marketing, social media, and digital storytelling. Demonstrated ability to film and edit short mobile videos for Instagram or similar platforms. Creativity and willingness to experiment with new formats, ideas, and engagement approaches. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced familiarity with social media analytics tools is an asset. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Administrative Assistant

Target start date: May 11
Duration: 12 weeks (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 30 hours/week

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for maintaining the smooth administrative operations of Kingston WritersFest, including filing, correspondence, supply management, general organization, and assisting the Festival Director, Marketing Manager, and Fund Development Manager, as required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Office Management:
    • Maintains computer files for administrative purposes. This includes but is not limited to in-house contact lists of staff and the Festival Team, contact lists of all festival sponsors, granting bodies, publishers, and vendors.
    • Ensures adherence to health and safety regulations and organizational office policies.
    • Handles digital and physical correspondence, including monitoring the phone, regular pickup from our general email inbox and the physical mail box and distribution/filing as required.
    • Manages the physical filing system.
    • Maintains and updates database lists.
  • Staff Support:
    • Updates the Master Timeline that tracks the activities of all staff and members of the Festival Team.
    • Provides operations support to the Festival Director in the day-to-day planning and implementation of the Festival.
    • Assists the Festival Director in scheduling meetings; procuring venues and refreshments; generating, distributing, and filing minutes; and tracking Next Steps.
    • Provides office support as required to contract staff and members of the Festival Team in the planning and preparation of the festival, including but not restricted to assisting the Education Manager, Writers Services Manager, Volunteer Manager, Fund Development Coordinator, and Marketing Coordinator in producing information packages for teachers, authors, volunteers, sponsors, and advertisers.

Qualifications: Our Festival team works remotely with digital filing and record-keeping; applicants must be proficient in digital technologies including Excel, Word, Adobe, Dropbox, Mail Chimp, Zoom, Google Docs/Meets. Detail-oriented person with high level of organizational ability. Excellent written & verbal skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Ability to travel to various locations within Kingston, as needed.

To apply, please send your cover letter and CV in a single document (in .doc, .docx, or PDF format) to info@kingstonwritersfest.ca

Applications close at 5 PM on Wednesday, May 6 for both positions.