Social Media&Event Coordinator, Edmonton

Position Overview Reporting to the Director of Festival Operations, and also working alongside the Executive Director&Marketing Coordinator, this position coordinates the Festival's various social media and event components. This coordinator is willing to learn about event social media&marketing and is passionate about event planning and coordination.

Position Summary

Plan, organize budget and implement marketing strategies and event programming.

Coordinate various activities related to social media content creation for 2026. And coordinating creation of content for future use.

Coordinate the design of all onsite festival signage, order signage and inventory when receiving signage.

Lead on-site logistics (including setup, operation&teardown) of the VIP Patios, Food Bike Tours and all festival signage during the Taste of Edmonton.

Assist in the coordination of the exhibitor program.

Lead on-site festival signage execution; setup of signage, strategic placement of signage, change over when needed, tear down of signage and inventory post festival.

Communicate with stakeholders, including vendors, volunteers, staff, and management.

Communicate with festival attendees and answer inquiries.

Create marketing copy, reports, and presentation scripts.

Managing contracts / stakeholders / onsite needs (wristbands / bar service).

Assist with Taste of Edmonton ticket weighing after the festival

Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Start date is June 15 , 2026 and end date is August 7, 2026

7 hours per day, 35 hours per week

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm (June 15 - July 10, 2026).

Work extended hours; evenings and weekends, leading up to and during the festival. (Must be able to work July 11 - 31, 2026 inclusive). Overnight shifts will be required

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00pm (August 4 - 7, 2026)

Over time hours are paid at 1.5x after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week, whichever is greater, in accordance with Alberta Provincial Employment Standards.

Qualifications and Skills

Post-secondary degree (or current student) or certification in marketing, communications, public relations, events management, business administration, or other related fields.

Ability to network, develop and maintain strong relationships with Taste of Edmonton partners and team members.

Project management experience is an asset.

Proficient in spoken and written English

Strong communication skills and is a punctual, meticulous, and reliable leader.

Proficient in using Canva, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite applications.

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro) or equivalent digital media editing tools is a plus.

Detail-oriented approach with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Employment Requirements

Follow the human resource policies and procedures in Alberta employment standards, current business processes and systems, and health and safety procedures and ensure policies.

Comply with all Provincial, Federal and Municipal codes of practice and bylaws.

Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and be mobile for 8+ hours.

Must be of legal age.

Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Must be local to Edmonton and be able to travel to shoots around the city.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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