Promotions Lead

(Meaford Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival)

Position ID: V-CWD0311
Last Modified: 06 Jan 2025
Last Full Update: 06 Jan 2025

Opportunity Details: Promotions Lead

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The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion happens every autumn, September through mid-October. Meaford is invaded by hundreds of scarecrows hanging from lamp posts, posing in windows, and gathering outside Market Square & Meaford Hall. A parade and festival is part of the Invasion and occur on the Friday before the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Contact Christine Pompeo, Event Chair, Meaford Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival; Phone: 905-580-6422; Email: cpompeo@scarecrowinvasion.com
Duties

This position promotes the Scarecrow Invasion and its related activities with support from the Promotions Team. No experience needed – just an interest in marketing and a willingness to learn as you go.

The Promotions Lead:

  • Develops an annual promotions strategy

  • Coordinates the activities of the promotions team

  • Develops and submits media releases and ad copy to media outlets

  • Acts as the main contact with media outlets for quotes and coordination of efforts

  • Maintains a presence on appropriate tourism websites

  • Arranges interviews with media outlets

  • Coordinates event signage
More Info Link https://www.scarecrowinvasion.ca/
Clients Other board and team members, other volunteers, community partners, media outlets
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Areas of Interest Marketing & Promotions ; Social Media ; Website Design
Skills/Experience Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Writing & Editing ; In-depth marketing skills are not required, just an interest in promotions and a desire to learn as you go.
Commitment Length Long Term (More than 1 year)
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 60 / Year
Accessibility Not Applicable ; Monthly meetings take place in the Meaford Public Library, which is fully accessible.
Number of Positions Grey County: 1 individual(s) 
 
1 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
The event takes place in Meaford, so an individual who is able to travel to Meaford a few times a month is necessary.
Training Orientation - Will be provided by Event Chair
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 10 Jan 2025

Agency Details: Meaford Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival

Office Phone 905-580-6422
E-Mail cpompeo@scarecrowinvasion.com
Website www.scarecrowinvasion.ca
Address & Map 12 Nelson St E 
Meaford, ON N4L 1N5