Job Posting: Summer Internships | Deadline: May 11

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Are you interested in getting some behind-the-scenes experience in supporting the local music scene, communications, and building your skills in the business side of music? With the support of Canada Summer Jobs, we’re looking for two fun, organized, detail-oriented individuals who are passionate about local music to join our team for the summer. We’re hiring for two positions: 

1) Indigenous Music Development Intern
2) Industry Development Intern

Start date: May 17, 2021 (flexible)
End date: August 13, 2021
Hours: 21 hours per week, requires some flexible workdays
Wage: $12.50/hour
Deadline for applications: Tuesday May 11 2021, 3PM CDT

If you’re interested, send in an email to hiring@manitobamusic.com with your resume and a cover letter telling us who you are, why you’re interested, how you feel about local music, and a link to your Instagram. Please put “Manitoba Music Summer Jobs” in the subject line and indicate which position you’re interested in (you can apply for both).

Manitoba Music is committed to equity and inclusivity. First Nation Peoples, Metis Peoples, Inuit, Black People, People of Colour, women, LGBTQ2S, new Canadians, and people who exist at those intersections are encouraged to apply.

Read a description of our location and our policy on Accessible Customer Service standards at manitobamusic.com/accessibility   

Work Environment & Requirements

Due to COVID-19, our office is currently closed and our team is working remotely. These positions are expected to work remotely, with the potential of in-office work and in-person meetings with advanced notice that follow strict public health guidelines.

To be selected, you will need to have access to a computer and internet capable of:

  • Streaming
  • Teleconferencing (Zoom)
  • Cloud-based work
  • Word processing and spreadsheets

To be considered, an applicant must:

  • Be between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at start date (Monday May 17, 2021)
  • Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*
  • Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations


Deadline for Applications: 3PM on Thursday May 11, 2021

Indigenous Music Development Intern

Responsibilities
The Indigenous Music Development Intern will work with the Manitoba Music team and directly with the Indigenous Music Development Coordinator to help research, create, and maintain web and social media content for the Indigenous Music digital presence and provide admin support. Your work will include:

  • Assisting in the creation and maintenance of content for indigenousmusic.ca including articles, video content, and directories
  • Compiling information on releases, tours, and other activities 
  • Assisting in the maintenance of industry, festival, and media contact lists
  • Contributing to Indigenous Music’s social media and online presence
  • Assisting with external communications strategy
  • Assisting with event logistics for virtual and in-person events
  • Assisting in other administrative and clerical duties

Criteria

  • Identifies as First Nation, Metis, or Inuit
  • Is interested in understanding how the music industry works
  • Is interested in exploring or pursuing a career in creative communications
  • Has strong written and spoken communication skills in English (French is an asset)
  • Likes connecting with a wide variety of people
  • Is comfortable phoning and connecting with new people
  • Knowledge of Indigenous music communities in Manitoba and Canada an asset
  • Is comfortable with social media
  • Is comfortable in a PC environment and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Appreciates constructive feedback


This job will provide career-related work experience to students from fields including: Creative communications, journalism, creative writing, marketing, arts management, music business.
Experience with video editing, graphic design, and digital event production is an asset

Industry Development Intern

Responsibilities
The Industry Development Intern will work with the Manitoba Music team and work directly with the Industry Development Coordinator to provide admin and creative support to our professional and market development initiatives. Your work will include:

  • Professional and industry development research, outreach, and data collection
  • Event-related activities, including logistics and tech support 
  • Maintenance of industry contact databases
  • Content creation for communications and social media campaigns
  • Other administrative and clerical duties

Criteria:

  • Interest in building a career in the music business 
  • Comfortable in a PC environment and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Proficient with Zoom and video streaming to social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, YouTube) 
  • Experience with OBS an asset
  • Is self-directed and has great time-management skills
  • Knowledge of Indigenous music communities in Manitoba and Canada an asset
  • Experience with photography/videography, graphic design is an asset
  • Has great written and spoken communication skills in English
  • Likes to organize things
  • Likes meeting a wide variety of people
  • Appreciates constructive feedback
  • Video editing an asset

This job will provide career-related work experience to students from fields including: arts management, music business, creative communications experience to students from fields including: Event management, creative communications, arts management, music business, marketing

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