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ABOUT MUSIC PEI

Founded in 2001 as the Prince Edward Island Music Awards Association, the organisation was rebranded as Music PEI and became a full-time music industry association in 2008. Since the time Music PEI has administered a provincially funded grant program distributing over 2 million dollars, has created three signature industry events, created numerous business and professional development programs and participated in many domestic and international music industry conferences and events presenting Prince Edward Island artists.

Music PEI is excited to hire the following two positions with Support from Skills PEI:

– SHOWCASE PEI (2 POSITIONS) –
WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM POSITION CONTRACTS 

Compensation: $650/week for 37.5 hrs/week
Duration: July 7th, 2025 – December 5th, 2025 (22 Weeks)
Location: Music PEI Office (115 Richmond Street, Charlottetown)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday to Friday, some evenings and weekends may be required
Title: Assistant Event Coordinator – Showcase PEI

ABOUT THE POSITION
The successful applicant(s) will support Music PEI staff with planning the 2025 Showcase PEI event. Some of the tasks are event planning logistics, production needs, delegate coordination, booking travel/ accommodations, collecting information from artists, etc.

These positions will also assist with additional administrative duties in the Music PEI office as required and will help with Music PEI Week 2026 (submissions, marketing, review guidelines, etc.)

An ideal candidate will have a connection to the music industry, be proficient in digital communication, sending and receiving emails, have strong organizational skills, and be familiar with Google Workspace. All applicants will be welcome but a preference will be given to (but not limited to) someone with a background in music or the music business and who has an interest in pursuing a career in music. This is an in-office position.

ABOUT SHOWCASE PEI
Showcase PEI is where the heartbeat of Prince Edward Island’s music scene meets the sharp eyes and ears of industry insiders. Since 2008, this boutique conference with an international reputation has welcomed over 500 delegates—including booking agents, festival curators, and venue programmers—from around the world to experience the Island’s most compelling artists.

Think of it as PEI’s sonic calling card: polished live showcases, candid networking sessions, and one-on-one moments that can spark careers. It’s not just a show—it’s a strategic platform for artists to pitch themselves directly to industry tastemakers. And it works: Showcase PEI has generated over $4 million in live performance bookings for Island artists, connecting them to some of the leading festivals and venues across Canada and beyond.

INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT
Music PEI is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable music industry. We recognize that the Canadian music sector has historically excluded many voices—particularly those of Indigenous peoples, Black communities, people of colour, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, newcomers, and people with disabilities. These inequities continue to impact who is heard, seen, and supported in our industry.

We are actively working to change that.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of equity-deserving communities. If you meet most of the qualifications and feel passionate about our work, we want to hear from you—even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement.

Note: Due to the requirements from our funder for this position, applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

ELIGIBILITY
This project is funded by Skills PEI and the Work Experience PEI Program. In order to be eligible, applicants must be:

• A Canadian resident
• Currently unemployed
• Currently receiving EI, or EI eligible or had an open EI claim in the previous 36 months

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Sunday, June 15th, 2025.