Marketing Specialist
Job Title: Marketing Specialist
Job Type: Summer Internship
Location: Sobeys Stadium, 1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto
Job Description:
The Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) is seeking a dedicated, outgoing and motivated individual who is interested in gaining relevant work experience in marketing and/or sport management. The Marketing Specialist will work alongside the OTA Marketing Manager contributing to the marketing, promotion and execution of OTA programs, member club services and summer events. There will be a focus on digital marketing, graphic design and online contents to attract engagement from Ontario tennis enthusiasts and those new to the sport.
Key Duties:
- Assist the Marketing Manager and other OTA staff with fulfillment of marketing sponsorship obligations at select OTA tournaments, community outreach and club events
- Support the planning, development, and coordination of event marketing and promotional materials
- Set up, maintain and teardown marketing assets at events
- Administer prizing and assist with centre court activities
- Update social media to relay pertinent event information.
- Analyze social media metrics to track campaign performance and suggest improvements.
- Manage the promotion and administration of the National Bank Promo Code contest
- Liaise with OTA member clubs to disseminate unique promo codes and work the National Bank Open staff to update and publish weekly contest standings
- Support marketing staff on creative projects, as required.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Friendly, energetic, punctual and reliable
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Familiarity with digital marketing tools and social media platforms.
- Familiarity with digital marketing tools
- Tennis knowledge and sports background is an asset.
- Access to a vehicle is an asset.
Eligibility
- Must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or within six months of graduation
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration & Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment*.
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to workin Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
*International students are not eligible candidates under the Canada Summer Jobs Program. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@tennisontario.com with “Marketing Specialist” in the Subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining OTA – only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us:
The Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) is the provincial sport governing body for tennis in Ontario. It is a non-profit organization, incorporated under the Corporation Act and formally recognized by the Ministry of Sport. It is the largest provincial tennis association in Canada, boasting 260 clubs and 65,000 adult and child tennis players.
The OTA’s mission is to encourage participation in and access to tennis as part of a healthy active lifestyle, fostering the pursuit of excellence and providing opportunities for play while promoting diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
