social media specialist

Government of Canada - Central; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to develop and manage events aimed at publicity and fundraising. This role requires expertise in communication strategies and public relations, along with the ability to prepare various written materials, including reports and digital content. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and a strong client focus. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work both remotely and in-person, providing a flexible work setting while contributing to meaningful community initiatives.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in event development and communication strategies.
• Strong skills in public relations and analytical marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop events for publicity and fundraising purposes.
• Prepare written materials including reports and website content.
• Evaluate and oversee communication strategies.

Skills

Event Development

Communication Strategies

Public Relations

Analytical Marketing

Client Focus

Excellent Written Communication

Excellent Oral Communication

Education

College diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Social Media

Computer

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Religious organization
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Perform administrative tasks
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Maintain and manage digital database

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Photoshop
• Social Media

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Area of specialization

• Interactive/new media
• Digital media

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Quick learner
• Due diligence

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available