Communication Officer

Reporting to: Director of Philanthropy (DoP)

Classification: temporary contract (8 weeks) Canada Summer Jobs funded

Salary: $17.20 per hour, 35 hours/week

Status: Non-union

Start Date: to be determined

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy (DoP), the Communication Officer provides support to the Philanthropy team in a variety of capacities, with a focus on communications and marketing.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with the preparation of content for electronic communications to stakeholders such as e-newsletters, event listings, news articles for website, social media posts and other communication elements
2. Assist to develop email marketing campaigns that align with brand guidelines
3. Work with the Communications Specialist to manage and develop a social media calendar, including drafting and scheduling content, preparing graphics and tracking campaigns. Create and curate engaging social media content to foster positive relations with the online community
4. Monitor social media channels for trends, opportunities, and conversations relevant to our brand
5. Support the development team with communications tasks as needed, including data entry, proof reading, file formatting, etc.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. This grant is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and therefore requires that the successful applicant be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
3. Social media coordination experience and proficiency with online media applications such as Facebook & Instagram
4. Exceptional writing and organizational skills
5. Ability to see both the big picture perspective and pay scrupulous attention to details
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision, multi-task and meet deadlines
7. Demonstrated professionalism and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. The deadline to apply is April 25, 2025.

Successful candidates, as a condition of a job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check (original document) with vulnerable sector check.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer:

Merrymount welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Merrymount invites applications from all qualified individuals. Merrymount is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

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