Communications & Administrative Assistant — OSAC

SK Arts; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package including 16 days

Pension and Health and Dental plans

Job summary

Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) is seeking a motivated Communications & Administrative Assistant to enhance OSAC’s communications, social media presence, and provide administrative support for programs and initiatives.

The role requires strong organization, digital design and content creation skills, with fluency in English and experience in Canva, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. 28 hours/week, with some travel during conference weekend; start date November 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in social media management.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and graphic design tools, including Canva, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, and Office 365.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong copywriting/editing abilities.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Highly organized with ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively.
• Self-motivated with ability to learn new technologies and best practices.
• Creative with a good eye for graphic design.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for the arts and Saskatchewan’s cultural community.
• Experience working with volunteers and community-based organizations is desirable.
• Administrative experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Communications: create digital and print materials, manage production with printers, implement a comprehensive communications strategy including press releases and newsletters, analyze metrics, manage contact lists and media lists, ensure brand consistency.
• Social Media Management: develop and implement social media strategies, create content using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, content calendars, use Meta Business Suite, monitor channels and engage with audience, analyze metrics for improvement.
• Administrative Support: coordinate OSAC programs and events, maintain records and databases, prepare correspondence and slideshows, conduct research, handle mail and inquiries, provide general admin support.

Skills

Social media management

Communications

Graphic design

Copywriting

Project coordination

Content creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, communications, marketing, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Office 365

Meta Business Suite

Job description

Job Title: Communications & Administrative Assistant

Organization: Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC)

Benefits: Full benefit package including 16 days (4 Weeks) annual vacation to start.Pension and Health and Dental plans available after a probation period.

Salary: $30,000 Annually

About OSAC

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) is a volunteer-driven, community-based non-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts throughout Saskatchewan. OSAC collaborates with its members to curate and present a diverse array of performing arts concerts and visual arts exhibitions across the province.

Job Description

OSAC is seeking a motivated and creative individual to join our team as a Communications & Administrative Assistant. This position will play a vital role in enhancing OSAC’s communications, social media presence, and providing administrative support for our programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with a passion for the arts, excellent communication skills, expertise in social media, and proficiency in administrative software.

Responsibilities

Communications:

• Create digital and print materials including the Annual Report, Conference Program Guide, Posters, and more using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Canva.
• Manage the production process of print materials by working with professional printers and overseeing in-house printing.
• Implement a comprehensive communications strategy that includes Press Releases, Email Newsletters, and social media, ensuring accurate, compelling content that aligns with organizational messaging and branding to engage our audience effectively.
• Analyze communications metrics, adjusting strategies for optimal results.
• Manage contact lists, subscribers, and media lists.
• Collaborate with others to gather content, incorporate feedback, and ensure brand consistency across all communications materials.

Social Media Management:

• Develop and implement social media strategies to promote OSAC’s events, programs, and initiatives across various platforms.
• Create engaging content (graphics, videos, and written posts) using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other software.
• Creating content calendars.
• Use of Meta Business Suite.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries and comments, and maintain a consistent brand voice.
• Analyze social media metrics, assess performance, and identify areas for improvement.

Administrative Support:

• Assist with the coordination and execution of OSAC’s programs, events, and exhibitions.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, including archives, contact information and program evaluations.
• Prepare correspondence, documents, surveys, and slideshows for programs and events.
• Conduct research projects, create resources, and informational materials as needed.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, respond to phone and email inquiries.
• Provide general administrative support to the OSAC team, including filing, taking meeting minutes, proofreading, and ordering office supplies.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, communications, marketing, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Previous experience in social media management.

Strong knowledge of social media platforms and graphic design tools, including Canva, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, and Office 365.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse audiences. Fluency in English is required for this position.

Highly organized with ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively.

Self-motivated with ability to learn new technologies and best practices.

Creative with a good eye for graphic design.

Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with others.

Passion for the arts and a commitment to supporting Saskatchewan’s cultural community.

Experience working with volunteers and community-based organizations is desirable.

Administrative experience is considered an asset.

Schedule

This is a position requiring 28 hours per week. Specific schedule may be flexible and can be discussed during the interview process.

Although minimal travel will be required, availability during the conference weekend in October is imperative.

The Position will begin November 2, 2026

Deadline for Applications

Applications will be accepted until midnight Saskatchewan time October 9, 2026.

OSAC celebrates diversity and equality. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

OSAC welcomes everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the non-profit and arts field. If you have questions or concerns about this position, please contact Kevin at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]