About the Role
The Mississauga Festival of Trees (December 5–14, 2025) transforms the Small Arms Inspection Building into a festive celebration of art, food, light, and community. The Marketing & Communications Manager will lead audience engagement and communications efforts, ensuring festival programs reach and inspire broad audiences while strengthening CreativeHub 1352’s visibility in the community.
Responsibilities
The Marketing & Communications Manager will:
Develop and implement a marketing plan with clear objectives that deliver against the Festival’s audience development goals.
Manage the Festival marketing budget in coordination with the Event Manager, maximizing its impact.
Lead planning and execution of the VIP Opening Reception, including invitations, RSVPs, and on-site coordination.
Compile, proof, and edit content for print, digital, and website platforms (Wix).
Manage CreativeHub 1352’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), developing content and campaigns to promote the Festival and associated events.
Generate content and compile the CreativeHub 1352 newsletter (Constant Contact), reporting data and feedback on campaigns.
Coordinate design, printing, delivery, and distribution of marketing materials.
Collaborate with artists, partners, and co-presenters to gather promotional content.
Recruit, train, and delegate tasks to marketing volunteers.
Release timely content during the Festival week to drive audience attendance and digital engagement.
Manage audience feedback collection and reporting, including surveys and research data.
Perform other duties as required.
Reporting & Supervision
Reports to: Event Manager (or designate) and Marketing Committee
Supervises: Marketing volunteers
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in marketing, communications, or related fields—preferably in arts, culture, or non-profit organizations.
Strong skills in content creation, copywriting, and social media management.
Experience with email marketing tools (Constant Contact or equivalent) and web platforms (Wix or similar).
Ability to manage budgets and timelines effectively.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Flexible schedule with availability for evening and weekend work during the Festival.
Working Conditions
The position requires a balance of independent and collaborative work with staff, board members, committees, and volunteers. Work will take place both remotely (per CreativeHub’s Work from Home Policy) and on-site at the Small Arms Inspection Building. Evening and weekend availability is required during the Festival.
Hours
30 hours per week, October 3 – December 19, 2025 (330 hours total)
Salary
$24.00–$28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
About CreativeHub 1352
CreativeHub 1352 is a non-profit, charitable, community-driven organization dedicated to advancing community cultural development through the arts, heritage, and environmental sciences. We are a vital programming partner in the reuse of the historic Small Arms Inspection Building, owned and operated by the City of Mississauga. Our projects, programs, and events span the arts, heritage, environment, and technology—fostering collaboration and community engagement that enrich people’s lives.
To Apply
To apply, please send your resume to Meredith Wood, Executive Director, at info@creativehub1352.ca,(mailto:info@creativehub1352.ca) noting the role of Marketing Manager - Mississauga Festival of Trees.