Communications Assistant (Summer Position, Full-Time)
Job Type: Summer Position, Full-Time
Employment Period: June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 (13 weeks)
Hourly Wage: $18.00
Location: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
300 – 851 4 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1P2
Reporting to: Senior Manager, PR and Marketing
About the National Music Centre
The National Music Centre (NMC) is Canada’s premier destination for music, culture, and innovation. Located in Calgary’s East Village, NMC is home to over 8,000 artifacts, including historic musical instruments, artist archives, audio recordings, textiles, memorabilia, and rare music technologies spanning more than 450 years of history. Through exhibitions, performances, research, education, and artist residencies, NMC preserves and shares Canada’s musical heritage with local, national, and international audiences.
About this position
Reporting to the National Music Centre’s Senior Manager of PR and Marketing, the Communications Assistant will play an important role in the National Music Centre’s Marketing team. The Communications Assistant will manage NMC Street Team activities at summer festivals in Alberta, contribute to social media and PR campaigns, and other duties as needed.
This is a full-time (35-hours a week), 13-week role at $18 per hour.
Summer student funding for this position requires that applicants must meet all eligibility requirements for Canada Summer Jobs, including being between the ages of 15–30 at the start of employment, being a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage NMC Street Team activities by attending summer festivals and events, leading volunteers, and representing NMC professionally.
- Assist with social media campaigns and promos, including on-camera content for trend-driven reels.
- Provide support for, and assist in, media pitching and interview coordination.
- Handle listings coordination, tourism marketing, and support other Marketing activities as needed.
Qualifications
- Must meet all Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Competent social media marketing skills and good judgement.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a reliable vehicle, and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as required.
- Music be able to commit to the full 13-week period.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds to transport marketing materials to summer festivals.
Education & Experience
- Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
- A passion for music, musical knowledge or musical skill is an asset.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
- Photography skills are an asset.
Key Relationships
- Senior Manager, PR and Marketing
- Social Media and Digital Marketing Coordinator
- Video production team
Commitment to Fair Hiring Practices
National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of fair hiring practices in the workplace, and we will ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants to apply.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit a PDF cover letter and resume to:
Julijana Capone
Senior Manager, PR and Marketing
julijana.capone@nmc.ca
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026. Please note: This posting may be taken down early if a suitable candidate is found.
Please submit a PDF file with your cover letter and resume in one document. Please also ensure that your full name appears in your file name (e.g. John_Smith_CoverLetter+Resume.pdf) and use the subject line: Communications Assistant. No phone calls please.