Marketing Coordinator KES

Kootenay Employment Services Society; Fernie; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused employment services organization in Fernie is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead their marketing initiatives. The role involves managing projects, supporting a small team, and ensuring brand consistency. Ideal candidates will have a background in marketing, leadership experience, and a passion for community service. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits after the probation period.

Benefits

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits

Paid birthday off every year

Wellness Wednesdays

Excellent staff culture

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Background in marketing with relevant experience or education.
• Organized and meticulous with attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead graphic design and branding initiatives.
• Manage full marketing lifecycle and project timelines.
• Conduct performance reviews and support team members.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field

Experience in a leadership/supervisory role

Excellent computer skills and social media proficiency

Knowledge of advertising media outlets

Commitment to continuous learning

Job description

Overview

Salary $35-$39 + eligible benefits (after 3 month probation). Terms: Permanent full-time. Start Date: to be determined.

Requirements

ABOUT YOU: you have vision and energy for big projects, while remaining committed to seeing smaller tasks through. You are organized and meticulous about the quality of your work. You have a background in marketing (experience or educational) and you are bursting with ideas. You are an excellent communicator and are excited about collaboration, yet you can work autonomously. You enjoy leading a (small) team and motivating others to do their best work. You think Kootenay Employment Services (KES) is an amazing place to work and you want to help us shine.

ABOUT US: At Kootenay Employment Services, we are dedicated to helping individuals find meaningful employment opportunities. Our team is committed to providing top-notch services and support to job seekers in our community. KES has strong values that we strive to action in our everyday work including: wellness, DEI, integrity, personal and professional growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional service to our communities. We are also big believers that work should be an enjoyable, welcoming place to be, and we like to have fun!

SKILLS WE\'RE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or Equivalent) in Marketing or related field, or relevant experience in a marketing role
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory role
• Demonstrated experience providing feedback, teaching skills to others, and developing tools to improve team efficiency
• Thorough knowledge of advertising media outlets in the Kootenays
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in using social media, electronic media and web-based marketing effectively
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and adherence to professional codes of conduct; must be willing to submit to a criminal record check
• Commitment to continuous learning, with a willingness to remain flexible and adapt to evolving program and organizational needs

Duties

KEY DUTIES: Please note that this division of responsibilities may be adjusted at any time to meet organizational needs. This is not an exhaustive list, rather it is meant to provide guidelines to the content of the role.

• Lead all graphic design and branding initiatives, overseeing the creation and consistent application of visual materials for organizational reports, proposals, and promotional publications
• Manage the full marketing lifecycle, including coordinating internal requests, defining clear project timelines, and ensuring all content aligns with KES\' core values and program specifications
• Drive marketing effectiveness by managing budgets, conducting surveys to measure impact, and providing monthly reports on initiative performance to the management team
• Serve as a supportive team leader, managing staff workload, conducting regular team meetings and performance reviews, and addressing any performance issues in collaboration with the Regional Employment Programs Manager
• Champion organizational efficiency by suggesting appropriate rebranding activities and working with tech teams to automate marketing and departmental processes
• Other duties as required, including going beyond the job description when necessary

Accountability: Community Economic Development Manager

Eligible for Flexible Working Arrangement: Yes. Four days a week will be expected to be in one of our offices, up to 1 day from home.

Perks

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits (available after probation)
• Your birthday off (paid) every year
• Wellness Wednesdays – paid break to use for your choice of self-care activities, and 3 personal days for self care
• Excellent staff culture – we are a group of people who truly care about their work
• Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives – we are driven by our desire to help
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development – we hire the best and the brightest and opportunity for internal promotion abounds

How to Apply

To Apply: Please use the contact information as directed in the listing. On Website