Duties & Responsibility
The Organic Communications Assistant will assist COTA staff in external communications tools, such as website, newsletters, blog, media communique, research publications, and social media assistance. The Assistant will design content and graphic images for various publications/banners, that are needed for COTA events/tradeshows and engage with COTA stakeholders, vendors and the general public in carrying out tasks related to public trust initiatives, events and COTA’s 2020 conference.
Oversee administrative tasks
Assist and carry out communication plan for department.
Assist in public messaging and assist with media and social media strategies.
Content development for various publications, websites and mail outs, in both official languages.
Oversee marketing materials reach their target audience and members/regional partners are engaged in campaigns/activities.
Design of content and marketing materials
Website maintenance
Communication on general inquiries
Media monitoring and metric tracking
Reports to senior management and the Board.
Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
Due to funding criteria, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
30 years or younger when you started the internship
unemployed, student or underemployed
have not participated in any other Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program (that is, Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative and/or Career Focus Program)
a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Job Specific Qualifications:
3 years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline and experience.
Must be detail oriented with exceptional communication skills (written and oral).
Must be able to manage tight timelines and display project management skills
Must be fully bilingual in English and French, both in written and oral skills.
Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools.
Must be familiar with various social media channels.
Must be professional when engaging with the media or general public.
Experience with Canva design or Photoshop programs will be considered a strong asset.
Must be familiar with Word Press, experience with Drupal will be considered an asset.
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop will be considered a strong asset.
Experience with Mail Chimp or Constant Contact will be considered an asset.
Knowledge and experience in the environmental, food or organic sector will be considered an asset.
Job Posting Details:
$15.00/hour
30 hours/week (4 days per week)
Start Date: May 1, 2020
To apply, please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter to:
afisbein@canada-organic.ca
subject: Communications Assistant