Marketing and Communications Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs

Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.
Position : Marketing and Communications Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Duration: 8 weeks
Reports to: Marketing and Communications Specialist

Position Summary:
Provides support in creating and managing compelling multi-channel content to build and maintain relationships with potential and existing customers, partners and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities:

• Supports marketing and communications and fundraising activities.
• Assists with social media content creation and management (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Coordinates external communications to clients, caregivers, donors and others, including e-newsletters, website content, and annual report
• Coordinates internal communications to staff
• Creates graphic designs in Canva as needed to support program and event marketing, following branding guidelines
• Assists with other administrative duties

Education:

• Post-secondary education in progress in Communications, journalism

Qualifications:

• Experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on creating and writing content
• Strong knowledge with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of digital media and other social media platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects, identify priorities and meet deadlines
• Verbal and written knowledge of Cantonese, Mandarin or Tamil is an asse

Other:

• Vulnerable Sector screening required Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or Medical Exemption certificate required

Requirements:
To be eligible, applicants must be:

• between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. Please note that International students are not eligible to apply.
• legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial legislation and regulations.

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.