Marketing Assistant, Employability Skills for - Mississauga, Canada - ACHEV

ACHEV

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

SUMMARY:
The Marketing Assistant will assist in all aspects of outreach activities for the Employability Skills for Youth program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the ES4Y staff with outreach/marketing, recruitment and screening of applicants
Utilize social media platforms to market the program and promote upcoming sessions
Follow up with previous program participants to obtain updates on employment status and update database
Provide individual coaching/counseling regarding action planning, community resources, and volunteer coordination
Assist the program staff by contacting employers/organizations to develop placement opportunities and monitoring youth at their placements as needed
Assist with administrative tasks such as tracking, submitting attendance, communication with clients as well as community organizations and employers
Assist Manager, Youth Service Programs in contacting participants after each cohort ends to offer further individual assistance and to determine participants' achievements in relation to their plans
Assist with administrative tasks associated with client recruitment, event management and volunteer placements
Other Administrative duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
**Be between ages 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

CSJ prerequisite*
College or University Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

required

Be Canadian Citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and;
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

years' experience working in an office environment

is an asset

Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently and work with mínimal supervision
Possess solid administrative skills and have a demonstrated ability in the use of MS office products, web browsers and online research tools and social media tools
Experience working in a customer service or direct delivery of services to the public in a marketing outreach, public relations or related role
Knowledge of marketing principals with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of job search strategies
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
Enjoy a wide variety of tasks in a fastpaced environment
Strong team player, with the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Experience working with diverse cultural groups