Social Media Coordinator - ElderDog Canada - Tri Cities, BC

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity dedicated to supporting senior people and their dogs seeks volunteers for social media management. As a volunteer, you will help maintain social media platforms, foster community partnerships, and enhance communication efforts. Ideal candidates will have strong social media skills, willingness to learn graphic design, and good communication abilities. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community while enjoying collaboration with fellow volunteers.

Benefits

Gratification of making a difference

Collaborative volunteer experience

Mentoring and support

Qualifications

• Experience with social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn graphic design skills using Canva.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow the National Communication and Social Media Guidelines.
• Maintain Pawd social media (Facebook and Instagram).
• Foster relationships with community partners.

Skills

Social media management

Interpersonal communication

Graphic design (Canva)

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.