Term: 8 weeks through June and July, 30hr/wk
Compensation: $15.00/hour
Desired Start Date: June 8, 2015
Reporting to the Peterborough Pulse Coordinator, this position will play a key role in the execution of all print and social media marketing and communications initiatives. You will achieve success in this role if you are creative and dynamic, a team player with a strong sense of urgency, high attention to detail and superior verbal and written communication skills. Projects will include implementing event branding, creating promotional print materials, creating event-day print materials and coordinating a variety of social media activities.
Responsibilities:
Supporting the implementation of marketing and communication plans, including writing, editing, proofing, and distributing promotional materials and event signage
Design and create promotional materials and event signage using Adobe Illustrator
Implement event branding in all print materials
Schedule, execute and track creative social media plans
Initiate and guide conversations with our community via social media channels;
Update Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube channel and Blogs etc.
Make recommendations for best practice of all available channels.
Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience in the tenets of traditional marketing
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical matters
Previous communications experience; specifically with print and social media
Experience with graphic programs (i.e.; Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Well versed in social media with the ability and passion to explore new mediums.
Proficient with social media management applications including Hootsuite, etc
Strong attention to detail.
Superior organizational skills
Strong analytical and decision making skills
Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Education & Experience Required:
Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications or relevant workplace experience is an asset.
Previous proven experience in graphic design, communications, and social media.
Bilingual in English and French considered an asset, but not required
This position is partially funded through Canada Summer Jobs, and thus candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
Have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 3; and,
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
How to Apply:
Together with your resume, please forward a brief cover letter, which includes your responses to:
1. What interests you most about this position?
2. Based on the qualifications, why are you a strong candidate?
Interested candidates are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to,
Attn: Lindsay Stroud at:
lindsay.stroud@greenup.on.ca
by Thursday, May 28th at 5 pm.
We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.