Social Media Coordinator - ElderDog Canada - Cape Breton Regional Municipality, NS

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-driven charitable organization in Canada is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to manage social media and build community relationships. Volunteers will help promote initiatives focused on supporting seniors and their dogs, while gaining experience in social media management and collaboration. You will work closely with other volunteers and participate in meetings to enhance outreach efforts. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the community and connect with like-minded individuals.

Benefits

Satisfaction of making a difference

Collaborative volunteer experience

Mentoring and support from a national organization

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Facebook and Instagram social media platforms.
• Willingness to learn basic graphic design skills using Canva.
• Experience in building relationships with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ElderDog's social media on Facebook and Instagram.
• Foster relationships with community partners.
• Participate in Pawd executive meetings and coordinate with other volunteers.

Skills

Social media management

Interpersonal communication

Basic graphic design

Job description

Ongoing

ElderDog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs. Because of the uniqueness and complexity of ElderDog’s mandate and commitment to “help keep love in the home”, it is vitally important to raise awareness of ElderDog across sectors and through a variety of channels.

Responsibilities

• understand and follow the National Communication and Social Media Guidelines
• maintain Pawd social media (Facebook and Instagram)
• share posts from National Office and relevant posts from other Pawds, especially related to Rehoming
• foster relationships with new and existing community partners
• work closely with Education and Outreach Coordinator and Pawd Leader to ensure Pawd activities and events are promoted within and outside the Pawd
• liaise with National Communications and Social Media Coordinators
• participate in Pawd executive meetings
• participate in meetings with Social Media Coordinators from other Pawds

Requirements

• facility with social media platforms Facebook and Instagram
• knowledge of or willingness to learn basic graphic design skills (in Canva)
• experience building relationships with community partners
• strong interpersonal and written communications skills

For more information, contact [e-mail].

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

gratification of making a difference in the lives of senior people and their dogs; enjoyment of time spent with dogs; working collaboratively with other volunteers; being part of a national organization; mentoring and support.