Communications Assistant

Job Description

Are you passionate about communications? Do you have a flair for social media? Are looking to grow your career and work in a dynamic workplace?

If so, we may have just the opportunity for you!

Serving as a member of the Boards Communications team, the Communications Assistant will support the Communications Officer and Digital Production Specialist in engaging with our schools and the Niagara Catholic CommUNITY.

The successful candidate will regularly update school and board websites, create engaging social media posts and will play a key role in supporting the Boards internal and external engagement, growth and retention goals.

WHAT WE OFFER :

• Extensive benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account
• Enrolment in an exceptional pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Staff wellness resources
• Competitive vacation days; plus, additional two-week paid Christmas Break
• Condensed summer working hours
• Flexible working solutions
• Inclusive, high-performing culture
• Ongoing learning and career growth

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT :

• Update the Board and school websites (text, images, and videos)
• Create a social media schedule
• Create and post content for social media platforms to promote and share information about Niagara Catholic
• Use sound judgement to respond appropriately to inquiries and messages on social media and by email
• Assist with media relations, including writing and distributing media releases, and planning media events
• Contribute to the Communications teams efforts to increase community and staff engagement
• Contribute to creating the boards annual advertising campaign
• Send Communications and IT Services notices as required
• Create and share bereavement and other recognition notices as required
• Proofread and edit documents, publications, and web content
• Taking photos and videos at events and to ensure we have current photos for ads and other publications
• Travel to schools and board sites as required

WHAT YOU BRING :

• College or university diploma or degree in journalism, communications, or public relations;
• A minimum of two years working in communications, marketing, journalism, or media relations
• Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and other online editing and design platforms;
• Experience using established and emerging social media platforms including Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities;
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Willingness to work as part of a dynamic team;
• An ability to effectively manage tasks and projects independently;
• A keen eye for accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.

This is a permanent full-time position.

HOURS : Monday Friday 8 : 30 4 : 30 (some evening and weekend work may be required for special events)

LOCATION : Catholic Education Centre, Welland

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Job Reference #

Communications Assistant About Niagara Catholic District School Board

The Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) is a Christ-centered Catholic faith community that celebrates diversity and fosters spiritual growth, inspiring all to reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit.

At NCDSB, we are renowned for our commitment to creating inclusive learning environments that accommodate the needs of our diverse student population.

Quick Facts :

28,000 students from 112 countries

58 different languages spoken by students and their families

2,300 employees

48 Elementary Schools; 8 Secondary Schools; + Alternative Learning Schools

NCDSB Municipalities

Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln & West Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet & Welland

Catholic schools are more than places where learning and prayer come together; they are where our faith comes to life. At NCDSB, we believe that our students and staff are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and we are all children of God.

Students in Catholic schools follow the Ontario curriculum, and everything we do from teaching core subjects to activities, clubs and teams is done from a distinctly Catholic perspective.

At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation during your interview.