Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Full-Time)

Penticton Art Gallery

$52,000.00 annually | 40 hours per week | in person

Join Our Team!

The Penticton Art Gallery (PAG) is located on the unceded, traditional territory of the syilx (Okanagan) Peoples, who have stewarded these lands since time immemorial. We strive to be a positive force in our region and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

For nearly 50 years, the Penticton Art Gallery has been a vibrant gathering place where art, creativity, and community come together. Through inspiring exhibitions, educational programs, cultural events, and a thoughtfully curated Gallery Shop, we welcome thousands of people to the visitors each year. We are committed to creating exceptional visitor experiences while celebrating artistic excellence and fostering meaningful connections through the visual arts.

The Penticton Art Gallery is seeking a highly creative and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Coordinator to join our team!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing ideas to life, engaging with Members and partners, and telling that stories that foster connection. You’ll play a leading role in helping strengthen our organization’s brand, communication strategies, and community presence.

Key Responsibilities

- Build strong connections with PAG Members, donors, and the broader community by keeping audiences informed, engaged, and up to date.
- Coordinate marketing and communications initiatives, campaigns, and events
- Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, websites, and other channels




- Develop and maintain promotional materials and ensure consistent branding and messaging
- Support website updates, digital marketing, and audience engagement
- Coordinate projects, timelines, and deliverables with internal teams and external partners
- Monitor communications channels and identify opportunities to strengthen engagement
- Support community outreach and promotional activities
- Contribute to other marketing and communications projects as needed

Qualifications

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a flair for producing persuasive and engaging content
- Experience designing and distributing newsletters and e-blasts
- Strong visual communication and design skills, with proficiency in Canva and experience creating professional, on-brand materials for print and digital communications. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
- Excellent organizational and deadline-wrangling abilities
- Comfortable working across social media and digital communications platforms
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong attention to detail
- A positive, collaborative, and proactive approach
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
- Previous experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field is an asset

Compensation & Perks

- $52,000 annually
- Three (3) weeks of paid vacation annually plus Christmas week closure




- Extended health and dental benefits following successful completion of a 90-day probationary period
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A supportive, collaborative workplace dedicated to arts and culture

Why Join Us? We believe great work happens when great people feel supported, appreciated and empowered! You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop your skills, and work alongside a team that values collaboration and professional growth.

If you’re a motivated marketing and communications professional who is ready to bring your creativity and organizational skills to a team that’s doing big things, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply

We actively encourage submissions from those identifying as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, and newcomers to Canada.

Please submit BOTH of the following to be considered.

- Cover letter outlining your interest in the position. If you do not live in the Okanagan, please share your plans for relocating to Penticton if offered the position.
- Current résumé

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will remain open until the position is filled. Please note that this position is based in a second-floor office that, due to the age of our building, is only accessible by stairs. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and will work with employees to identify and implement reasonable accommodations where possible.

Thank you for your interest in the Penticton Art Gallery. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $52,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Penticton)
🏢 The Penticton Art Gallery
📍 Penticton