We’re hiring a Marketing & Festival Coordinator!
Are you interested in event planning? Do you have an appreciation for Celtic culture? Be a part of one of Fredericton’s longest running and most popular festivals.
The New Brunswick Highland Games Festival is a volunteer-driven festival that has been held since 1981 and its purpose is to promote and celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture. Our Festival attracts visitors from all over the world. We are currently looking for a summer student to join our dedicated team who is able to work with a committed group of volunteers in planning and executing the 42nd edition of our Festival.
You must be extremely organized; have office experience; fluent with Microsoft Office / Google Workspace; some marketing or event planning experience; able to work some evenings and weekends (including all of July 22nd-July 29th); an interest in Celtic culture is a major plus; and you must be able to work independently and meet deadlines. Bilingualism is considered an asset.
This position will be funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program so the candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Between 15 and 30 years of age.
- Be eligible to work in Canada (must have a valid SIN number. International students are not eligible).
Position to start June 3rd, 2025 and last 8 weeks. If you meet these requirements and are interested, please see the full job description here: Marketing & Festival Coordinator – NBHGF 2025 (2)
Interested candidates can send us a resume (mandatory) and cover letter (optional) to hiring@highlandgames.ca by Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Employment Equity Statement: The New Brunswick Highland Games Festival is committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and to providing equitable employment opportunities for all. In particular, we strongly encourage applications from youth who are underrepresented in the labour market, including Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth, and 2SLGBTQI+ youth. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute fully. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.
