Graphic Design and Communications Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Mission, Vision and Core Values
Our Mission is to enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.

Our Vision is that all young people realize their full potential.

Our Core Values are:

We Champion Potential
Every Connection Counts
Showing Up Matters

About the role:

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for designing marketing collateral, developing social media & other communications content, and providing day-to-day marketing and communications support.

You will create inspiring graphic, photo, text, and occasional video content for our marketing and communications initiatives, supporting brand awareness and engagement on digital platforms.

A creative designer and copywriter with strong attention to detail, your work will nurture and engage our community, encourage action, deepen relationships, and ultimately grow our reach.

What you will be doing:

Developing marketing and social media collateral based on brand guidelines and communications strategies
Creating content for social media channels, blog posts, newsletters, and website
Supporting website management and website optimization
Proofreading and editing content
Supporting Big Sisters BCLM social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) to brand standards
Creating social media copy and assets as part of weekly posting plan
Producing graphic, photo, and video content to brand standards
Working with different content management systems, including WordPress, Later, Google Analytics, etc.
Designing the layout of reports, flyers, marketing materials and other outputs
Writing match testimonial stories to communicate the impact of our programs
Assisting in general agency functioning and performing other duties as requested or required

What you bring:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Postsecondary education in Graphic Design, Marketing, or Communications
12 years' experience (volunteer or paid) with graphic design for social media and other marketing material
12 years' experience (volunteer or paid) copywriting for websites, various social media platforms, and newsletters

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of graphic design software's such as InDesign, Illustrator, Canva
Familiarity with video editing for platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram
Knowledge of digital technologies, platforms, and services (specifically WordPress, Later, Facebook Ads Manager)
Knowledge of Google Analytics and experience utilizing this data
Web design experience at entry level or higher considered an asset
A talent for telling compelling stories
Filled with awesome ideas and eagerness to implement them
Ability to flourish with mínimal guidance and acute attention to detail
Demonstrates principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI)
Strong interpersonal skills, organized, selfstarter, motivated, and a team player
Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity

What we offer:

An hourly salary of $2224 based on experience and education

- Extended health benefits after 3 months

Three weeks paid vacation, three weeks paid wellness leave, paid personal days (prorated according to hours worked)
An opportunity to do meaningful work and make a positive impact in the community
A supportive, positive and engaging work environment and commitment to work/life balance
Hybrid work arrangements (two days/week in office, balance from home)
Commitment to training and development to support employee growth through our professional development benefit

This position:

This is a part time, permanent position working an average of 28 hours (4 days) per week. Additional hours may be available according to operational needs.

You will be based in our Vancouver office two days a week (Tuesday + one additional day) and have the option to work the balance of your week from home.

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Graphic Design and Communications Assistant