Social Media Assistant (North/GH) - Immediate 2025 Start Date

Ignite Student Union; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A student-focused organization in Toronto is seeking a Social Media Assistant to create engaging content for various platforms, build community presence, and report analytics. Candidates must be current students and have experience in social media management. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, diverse environment with a focus on student engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in social media; 2-3 samples required.
• Web writing experience is an asset.
• Experience in social media management and content creation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and post content on social media platforms.
• Maintain file and content management system.
• Report analytics and engage the student body.

Skills

Digital technology experience

Strong writing skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Current Humber College or University of Guelph-Humber student

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Social Media Assistant is responsible for creating social media content, as well as helping build a community through existing IGNITE social media profiles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Posting on social media all newsworthy IGNITE initiatives happening on campus
• Creation of social media content meant to inform and engage the student body through Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok
• Maintenance of file and content management system
• Execution of various online contests and surveys
• Ensure standards are met for the IGNITE Style guidelines
• Compile and report analytics

COMPETENCIES

• Strong digital technology experience
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to think strategically, formulate and execute plans to meet organizational goals
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to think analytically
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills; conflict management
• Superb ability to manage time and stay organized
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• A successful track record working in a high‑volume environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must either be a current Humber College or the University of Guelph‑Humber fee‑paying student at the time of application
• Web writing experience an asset
• Social Media management and content creation experience an asset
• Minimum 1‑year social media experience; 2‑3 samples required at application
• Experience with Canva
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop an asset

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested candidatesshould fill out the application and attach their resume, cover letter and 2‑3 social media work samples.

IGNITE is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a post‑secondary environment.

IGNITE is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). IGNITE will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required by the organization.