Marketing Coordinator â Community Engagement

Farm Boy Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Boy Inc. seeks a Community Coordinator in Mississauga to support community engagement strategies and execute various events. The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing or event planning, strong project management skills, and a passion for customer service. Responsibilities include coordinating events, tracking project progress, and supporting marketing initiatives. This position requires excellent communication skills and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a postsecondary program in Marketing or Event Planning plus 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of marketing fundamentals and project management is important.
• Strong customer service skills and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead community engagement events and marketing projects.
• Track, monitor, and evaluate the progress of engagement projects.
• Oversee inventory and materials for event execution.

Skills

Marketing

Event Planning

Communication

Customer Service

Project Management

Education

Postsecondary program in Marketing or Event Planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Asana

MailChimp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting the execution of Farm Boys Community Engagement Strategy including : executing a variety of community engagement events marketing project and programs. Working closely with the Manager Community Engagement this position will help ensure that all requirements are delivered in a timely manner while adhering to established brand guidelines. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities :

• Coordinate all activities for various community engagement instore or sponsorship events including : mascot appearances onsite activations and sampling programs.
• Act as the onsite lead at various community and instore events.
• Assist in tracking monitoring and evaluating the progress of community engagement projects against strategy and workback schedules; communicating updates and summary reports to the Manager Community Engagement.
• Support the fulfillment process of deliverables for all Farm Boy events such as : samples giveaways merchandise etc.
• Oversee the coordination of the Farm Boy vehicle ensuring its being serviced and available for events.
• Maintain inventory for event execution such as : mascot costumes event kit materials signage merchandise etc.
• Plan and executes instore holiday programming to engage customers and enhance the instore experience.
• Support current marketing initiatives with the planning executing and tracking of programs such as : seasonal campaigns events or content marketing.
• Ensure timely execution of department administration including budgeting tracking and reporting.
• Support the execution of Nutrition and Dietician Programs at all Farm Boy locations.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications :

• Typically requires completion of a postsecondary program with an emphasis in Marketing Event Planning or a related discipline plus 12 years of experience (preferably with a focus on retail grocery) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of marketing event and project management fundamentals.
• Superior computer skills specifically in Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Asana considered an asset.
• Proven ability to set priorities multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Keen eye for detail with proven followup practices.
• Selfmotivated adaptable and decisive with a handson approach.
• Strong customer skills including diplomacy discretion and relationship building.
• A passion for great tasting food and a desire to create the best customer shopping experience.
• Flexible schedule including availability during evenings weekends and holidays on occasion.
• Fluency in French shall be considered an asset.
• G Class drivers license and access to a vehicle is required

Work & Sensory Environment :

• Sitting for long periods of time at workstations (e.g. while keyboarding).
• Ability to travel between retail locations and community events with reliable transportation.
• Lack of control over pace due to multiple and / or tight deadlines beyond ones control.
• Exposure to eye strain from computer terminals.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Additional Information :

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Key Skills

Graphic Design,Marketing,MailChimp,Microsoft Publisher,Adobe Creative Suite,Constant Contact,Email Marketing,Adobe Photoshop,Social Media Management,Adobe Illustrator,Wordpress,Adobe Indesign

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Community Coordinator • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada