Marketing Assistants

Job title: Marketing Assistants

Job description: Position details: Two full time positions available, 35 hours/week, offered through the Canada Summer Jobs program (see eligibility criteria below)
Duration: 8 weeks starting June 7th
Compensation: $14.25/hour

Marketing/ Communications:

• Assist with updates to the NFU-O website (resources, Locals, members)
• Assist with content, production and distribution of marketing and publicity materials (posters, program, flyers, mail outs, newsletters, brochures etc).
• Assist with gathering of outside materials of interest to Locals and members
• Assist with the production of internal newsletters, articles, and other communication pieces.
• Engage with farmers, eaters, and food system stakeholders through social media
• Assist with the development of a social media plan
• Complete a review and assessment of current and past social media posts and make suggestions on how to enhance online presence
• Research and compile available resources to enhance online presence (e.g. blog posts, relevant news articles)
• Support the evaluation of communications and outreach through analytics as well as offering and gathering feedback.

Membership Services, Development and Outreach

• Assist in the identification of and outreach to members
• Reach out to members to interview and write member profile stories
• Assist in the development of materials for Locals and members

Skills and Qualifications:

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position. Candidates must be

• between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• legally entitled to work according to the Ontario and Canadian legislation and regulations.

Experience

• Interest in community-building, environmental sustainability and/or food security
• Knowledge of Ontario agricultural community an asset
• Experience and knowledge of communications and/or marketing (preferred).
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and in a team
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Experience with WordPress
• Experience working with social media platforms, Mailchimp, or similar newsletter applications
• Experience with graphic design an asset (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, etc.).
• French language skills are an asset
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work from home

To apply:

Send your cover letter detailing how your skills, experience, and education fit with this position, along with your resume, in PDF format by May 24th to Krista Long, Executive Director at with the subject line “Marketing Assistant.”

Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.

Only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

The NFU-O is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Company: National Farmers Union – Ontario

Expected salary: $14.25 per hour

Location: Ontario

Job date: Sun, 16 May 2021 06:51:03 GMT