Who We Are: Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, design, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors. Why You Should Apply:
• Creative work environment
• Paid operational shutdown in December, with flexibility of days being used at alternative times during the year
• Group Insurance Perks
• Employer matched RRSP
• Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
• Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
• Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
• Being a part of the magic of live theatre ​​The Corporate Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development, execution, and stewardship of the Festival’s corporate sponsorship, corporate membership, and advertising sales initiatives. This role involves researching prospects, coordinating sales and renewal outreach, administering sponsor and member benefits, processing advertising sales and payments, and supporting donor and sponsor engagement to ensure the effective delivery of sponsorship commitments and revenue-generating activities. ​​Reporting to the Associate Director, Corporate Sponsorship & Advertising, the Coordinator collaborates with internal departments, corporate members, sponsors, advertisers, and other stakeholders to support revenue goals and maintain positive business relationships. This position also maintains prospect databases, prepares solicitation and communication materials, and represents the Festival when hosting corporate sponsors and members at performances and special events.​

Responsibilities:
• ​​Corporate Sponsorship, Membership & Advertising Sales
• ​Support the research, sales, implementation, and stewardship of corporate sponsorships, the corporate membership program,



and advertising sales initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Director.
• ​Research prospective corporate members, sponsors, and advertisers; develop contact lists and maintain accurate prospect and client databases.
• ​Coordinate renewal and sales outreach to corporate members and advertisers.
• ​Prepare and maintain internal materials related to advertising sales and the corporate membership program.
• ​Update solicitation, communication, and thank-you materials for corporate membership and advertising initiatives.
• ​Sponsorship & Membership Fulfillment
• ​Coordinate, administer, and deliver corporate member and sponsor benefits and recognition elements.
• ​Collaborate with internal departments to ensure sponsorship requirements are fulfilled in accordance with agreements and that advertising elements are implemented as planned.
• ​Represent the Festival when hosting corporate sponsors, members, and donors at performances and special events, including opening-night dinners and receptions.
• ​Advertising Administration
• ​Coordinate and process advertising sales, including bookings, invoicing, payments, and receivables.
• ​Maintain accurate records related to advertising sales and associated transactions.
• ​Other​
• Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum

Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset, but is not required. Relevant professional experience, demonstrated skills and practical knowledge are equally valued. Candidates with a strong combination of applicable work experience, transferable skills and proven competencies will be given full consideration, regardless of formal educational qualifications.
• ​​2 to 4 years​ of related experience
• ​​Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of sales and relationship management.
• ​Strong presentation and sales skills.
• ​Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.




• ​Exceptional attention to detail with strong editing and quality-control skills Behavioural Competencies:
• Communication: actively listen and effectively transmit and receive information
• Commercial awareness: understand how the business makes money, what customers want and what challenges there are in the industry
• Results oriented: diligently pursue a project to fruition and inspire others to do the same
• Initiative: proactively execute tasks and resolve issues with minimal guidance
• Time Management: efficiently allocate and use time to meet goals and deadlines, prioritize tasks as necessary This full-time posting is for an existing vacancy located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin as soon as possible. This position requires the candidate to work onsite, with remote flexibility. Regular work hours for this position are Monday to Friday, but may require the candidate to work holiday and weekend hours as scheduled

Job Type
Full-Time Annual

Salary:
$57,200
- $71,400 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Shared Values:
• Inclusion: contribute to an environment where everyone is welcome, valued and respected; consistently demonstrate an open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity that promote and celebrate the diversity of perspectives.
• Innovation: put experience and knowledge into creative problem-solving and the continuous improvement of the organization.
• Rigor: show integrity in behaviour, attention to detail in work and commitment to excellence and professional evolution
• Caring: be empathetic, understanding and attentive to others
• Connection: establish and maintain trusting relationships that are respectful and constructive Who Should Apply: We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our recruitment team know. No candidate will meet every desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you If you would like to contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you.

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