company & Careers

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Artistic Director, the Marketing and Communications Assistant will help research, develop, and implement the framework for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan’s 2027 marketing campaign while supporting day-to-day marketing and communications for our fall and winter initiatives.

This is a hands-on position for a student interested in strategic marketing, branding, and communications within a dynamic festival environment. You will work alongside Festival Leadership to define marketing projects and deliverables, participate in campaign planning, implementation, analytics review, and performance evaluation.

While audiences may know us best for our summer Festival on the riverbank, SOTS is active year-round. There are plenty of stories to tell after the tents come down — celebrating the season and the people who made it possible, recognizing our donors, sponsors and community partners, supporting fundraising activities, and beginning to build excitement for 2027.

You will receive guidance and regular check-ins from Festival Leadership, while also taking responsibility for assigned projects and deadlines. We are looking for someone who is creative, organized, pays attention to detail, asks questions early when something isn’t clear, and follows their work through to completion.

Marketing Strategy & Audience Growth

• Assist in the planning of the 2027 marketing campaign to promote productions and events. Assist with planning the 2027 marketing campaign, including research, audience priorities, campaign timing, and opportunities to support ticket sales.
• Review digital trends, audience information, and previous campaign results to help identify practical approaches for reaching new and returning audiences.
• Maintain a working marketing and communications calendar covering campaigns, email communications, social content, fundraising, partner recognition, special events, and key organizational dates.
• Prepare campaign briefs by developing timelines, messaging, content priorities, and asset requirements; coordinate review and approval; and help keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain the Festival website, Google Business listing, email-marketing systems, and other organizational digital platforms, and coordinate required updates to social media profiles.
• Draft and prepare newsletters, promotional emails, website copy, and other audience communications for review and approval.

Design & Branding

• Collaborate with Festival Leadership to help develop the 2027 season’s visual and narrative brand identity.
• Help develop key messages, campaign language, and audience-specific approaches that can be applied consistently across communications.
• Use WordPress, Elementor, Canva, and other digital tools to prepare or adapt web, email, campaign, and promotional materials.

Fundraising, Reporting & Evaluation

• Support the implementation of communications and promotional activities for fundraising campaigns and special events.
• Assist with post-event evaluations and year-end reporting by gathering results, campaign examples, analytics, and key milestones.
• Review analytics (engagement, conversions, ticket click-through rates) and recommend adjustments to optimize performance.
• Track relevant community events and help coordinate Festival participation or partnership opportunities.
• Review campaign analytics, including engagement, conversions, and ticket click-through rates, and recommend practical adjustments.

Working as Part of the SOTS Team

• Participate in regular planning meetings and check-ins with Festival Leadership.
• Manage assigned projects, content, and deadlines; ask questions early when expectations or information are unclear.
• Work independently once expectations are established, while recognizing when direction or approval is required.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions into your work.
• Collaborate with staff and artists to gather information, follow up on outstanding content needs, and ensure public-facing materials are accurate, consistent, and aligned with the organization’s vision.
• Provide occasional support for SOTS special events and community activities, including event setup, guest support, and capturing photographs, video, or social media content.

Qualifications

You may be a great fit if you:

• Are a post-secondary student interested in marketing, communications, social media, design or the arts;
• Enjoy looking at data and reviewing analytics from previous seasons to discover what connects with our audience;
• Bring curiosity and a forward-thinking approach to researching, brainstorming, and helping build a practical marketing framework for 2027;
• Are organized and attentive to detail, with the ability to maintain timelines, content calendars, campaign assets, and several competing deadlines;
• Have experience with Canva, or are interested in developing your Canva skills;
• Are comfortable using Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms;
• Write clearly and pay attention to spelling, grammar and accuracy;
• Are comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions; and
• Can work independently once a project and expectations are clear, while asking questions when you need clarification.

Previous marketing, communications, digital content, or arts-administration experience is an asset but is not required.

Work Schedule & Location

This is a part-time position of approximately 10-15 hours per week from September 2026 through January 2027.

Hours will be scheduled around operational and academic needs and may include a combination of in-office, on-site and remote work. The successful candidate must be available for occasional in-person work in Saskatoon to capture photos and video or support SOTS activities and events.

Some evening or weekend availability may occasionally be required, with advance notice whenever possible.

Why Work at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan

Working at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is an opportunity to be part of a small, collaborative arts organization that brings people together through theatre, community programming and events.

As part of our interseason team, you will help us build on the 2026 Festival season and begin preparing for what comes next. You will see how your work contributes directly to the organization while gaining practical experience in strategic marketing planning, digital design, campaign analytics, public relations, and arts administration.

You will work alongside arts professionals in an environment that values initiative, collaboration, respect and learning — while helping tell the story of a professional theatre company that has been part of Saskatoon’s cultural community for more than 40 years.

Application Process

Please submit a resume, cover letter and three references by email to:

Terresa Strohan, Executive Director at hr@shakespearesask.com

Application Deadline: September 9 at 4:00 p.m.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the application deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

This position is supported through Venture for Canada’s Internship Program and is dependent on funding approval.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• be enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited Canadian college or university;
• be studying at any diploma or degree level;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status; and
• remain enrolled and completing program requirements for at least the first 30 days of the internship.

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan aims to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every team member’s voice is valued. We encourage diverse contributions based on education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, language and beliefs, and invite applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities and visible minorities.