We're a small, passionate crew making a big festival happen in one of the most beautiful places in Canada. If you love live music, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to spend your summer doing something that genuinely matters to your community, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the Bow Valley and beyond — everyone is welcome here.
The Marketing & Communications Manager is a 6-month term position with the Canmore Folk Music Festival, leading the full spectrum of the festival's marketing and communications work; from developing the annual marketing plan and creating design assets, to managing social media, building media relations, and executing on-site during the festival. There is an opportunity for the role to transition into a permanent, year-round position upon successful completion of the term.
The Production Coordinator is a Canada Summer Jobs position supporting the Canmore Folk Festival's Production and Artistic departments with hands-on tasks including site logistics, artist hospitality, backstage coordination, and administrative support. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain real experience in live event production and artist coordination in a fast-paced festival environment. Please note this position is pending federal funding and subject to funding criteria.
The Volunteer Coordinator is a Canada Summer Jobs position focused on supporting the festival's volunteer program from end to end; managing the application database, handling volunteer communications, and providing on-site coordination support during registration day and the festival weekend. It's a great opportunity for someone looking to build hands-on experience in community engagement and large-scale event coordination. Please note this position is pending federal funding and subject to funding criteria.
The Logistics & Site Operations Coordinator is a Canada Summer Jobs position providing direct physical and administrative support to the Production/Site Manager, including hands-on site construction and tear-down, equipment and inventory management, crew scheduling, and general production logistics. It's a great fit for someone physically capable, organizationally minded, and eager to get behind the scenes of a major outdoor festival. Please note this position is pending federal funding and subject to funding criteria.
The Canmore Folk Music Festival is Alberta's longest-running folk festival — a nearly 50-year-old tradition held every August long weekend in the heart of the Rockies, drawing over 5,000 people a day to experience local, national, and international artists in one of the most beautiful settings in the country. Founded in 1978 by a group of passionate volunteers, we've grown from a small community gathering into one of Western Canada's premier folk festivals, while staying true to our roots in accessibility, inclusivity, and artistic excellence. Music has the power to bring people together, and everything we do — from our annual festival to year-round community programming — is built around that belief.
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1-877- 868-1016
info@canmorefolkfestival.com
