Social Media Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

Position Summary

The Social Media Assistant will help manage and produce content for aspects of the Organization’s social media accounts.  Responsibilities include overseeing the creation of all of our communications materials for our diverse stakeholders including program participants, community members, partners, donors, policy makers, educators, the general public and more.  The Social Media Assistant will take responsibility for assuring that brand standards and guidelines are maintained, that the Organization’s website and social media channels are fresh and up-to-date, and engagement with the press.

Role and Responsibilities 

• Coordinate the production of communication materials - social media (Instagram, Linkedin, Facebook, TikTok), electronic newsletters, website text, videos, photos, print materials (posters, leaflets, brochures, signage, event materials), Canva Pro templates, media releases, correspondence, presentations, etc.

• Write and/or design (or working with a Copywriter and/or Graphic Designer) communication materials.

• Maintain brand standards and enforce style guidelines in all communications mediums.

• Oversee the distribution of marketing materials including electronic newsletters, posters, brochures, event signage, etc.

• Document events with videos, photography and social media posts.

• Assist in the development and implementation of communication strategies, materials and tools to build awareness of the Organization and our programs.

• Garner press and publicity for the Organization, its people, events and initiatives, through sending out press  releases, submitting stories to press outlets, and soliciting journalists, freelance journalists and student writers to write about the Organization, its people, events and projects. 

• Ensure the Organization’s website is up-to-date, and all links are working.

• Create, execute, monitor and evaluate social marketing campaigns.

• Routinely monitor the Organization’s engagement (web, social media, electronic newsletter) and online presence on relevant online communities and websites.

• Liaise and collaborate with others as necessary to support their communication needs.

• Coordinate the Organization’s speaking engagements and media appearances.

Salary: $20/hr, 30 hours per week, 12 weeks

Contract Type: Fixed term – Full-time, flexible start date, May/June 2025 to July/August 2025

Location: Remote

Application Deadline: 6:00 pm on Monday, April 21, 2025