Communications Agent - Ottawa, Canada - French for the Future

Description

ABOUT FRENCH FOR THE FUTURE

French for the Future empowers and connects youth ages 12-18 across Canada through inspiring events and transformative experiences that fuel self-confidence, leadership, and a passion for French and Francophone cultures.

French for the Future envisions a Canada where young people appreciate their francophonie and Francophone cultures, express themselves confidently in French, cultivate a sense of belonging, and contribute to the rapprochement and development of diverse linguistic communities.

ABOUT THE POSITION
We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team for this permanent position. If you are someone with a passion for promoting language learning, we have a place for you

Why join French Future?

• Make a meaningful impact: Contribute to our mission of fostering language proficiency and cultural understanding in this permanent position.
• Dynamic work environment: Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are committed to excellence.
• Growth opportunities: Develop your skills and expertise while gaining valuable experience in a longterm role.
• Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of positively impacting the lives of learners and communities.
• Work in French with a bilingual team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Social media management:

• Develop and implement a storytellingbased strategy tailored to our audiences (young people and teachers/adults) on various platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn).
• Create content for social media (image, text, video, including in front of the camera)
• Monitor and analyze our social media strategy based on statistics and make recommendations
• Foster an active and engaged online community
• Gather interesting content to showcase, from French for the Future program participants
• Keep abreast of the latest technology and platforms used by our audiences

Press and public relations:

• Write press releases, in French and English
• Act as the main point of contact for print, radio and television media, and conduct interviews to promote French for the Future programs.
• Maintain relationships and foster collaboration with our partners
• Act as a point of contact for partners for the purchase and sale of advertising placements and for visibility exchanges.
• Represent French for the Future at public events, such as conferences, partner meetings, etc.

Communications:

• Write, edit and format documentation to promote the organization and its programs, in collaboration with a graphic designer (flyers, posters, etc.).
• Coordinate with translation services when necessary

Programs:

• Develop and implement the social media component of French for the Future program communications plans.
• Contribute to the development of programrelated marketing content (written, visual, video productions, etc.)
• Manage promotional material inventories and supplier relations

Reports

• Contribute to the creation of various reports (quarterly reports, annual report, report on campaign results).
• Perform other administrative tasks as required

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Passionate about social media
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to reach out to others, create and maintain excellent working relationships
• Enjoys working with and connecting with youth
• Excellent oral communication skills, whether on camera, for interviews, presentations or conferences
• Highly creative
• Knowledge of Frenchspeaking Canada, particularly outside Quebec, and of French as an additional language's community
• Knowledge of and interest in pop culture an asset

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of the following social media platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn
• Ability to use creative tools (CapCut, Canva, Adobe Suite or others) and HootSuite (or similar)
• Excellent writing skills in French and English
• Visual design
• Proven work experience in marketing/communications/public relations. Knowledge of the nonprofit sector is an asset.
• University degree or postsecondary certificate/diploma or college diploma in a relevant field (communications, marketing, journalism, video, business, human resources, etc.).
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates leadership, professionalism and strong work ethic
• Autonomous, flexible, solutionoriented and able to make decisions
• Occasionally available to work weekends (when traveling for events and conferences, within Canada, approximately 56 times a year)

OTHER CRITERIA

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Permanent fulltime position, with a threemonth probation period.
• Hybrid work environment, with two days a week in the office as part of a team.
• Excellent health insurance 100% paid by the organization starting at the end of the probationary period.
• 2 weeks vacation per year + annual office closure for 2 weeks during the holiday season
• Access to the organization's registered re