Marketing Assistant - Mississauga, Canada - The Mississauga Food Bank

The Mississauga Food Bank

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Marketing Assistant

Are you looking for a summer position where you can make a significant impact in the local community? _The Mississauga Food Bank's vision is
a Mississauga where no one goes hungry. Our mission is to relieve hunger in Mississauga by providing and promoting access to healthy and appropriate food for people in need.

Objectives

Put your theoretical knowledge in marketing, journalism, photography, fundraising, or public relations into action in a busy nonprofit. Use the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced nonprofit professionals.
Procure videos, photos, and interviews to support the next year of marketing and fundraising efforts. Create engaging digital content to be used across all social media pages and assist with blog posts and event listings on our website.

Responsibilities

Conduct Interviews and Gather Promotional Footage

Source client, volunteer, and supporter stories to use in organizational marketing and fundraising materials by conducting interviews at the food bank, agencies and over the phone
Track the use of images, videos and stories in promotional and campaign materials

Digital Content

Ideate, create and post engaging content for all social pages including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube
Facilitate working relationships with influencers and coordinate content
Create blog posts and event listings as directed and post on the website
Plan and track all content in social editorial calendar

Other Marketing Tasks

Assist in the implementation of a client marketing strategy to provide information on where vulnerable community members can find emergency food programs
Track and manage media coverage and/or mentions
Support other staff and activities of The Mississauga Food Bank, as required

Mandatory Qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience in a charity, public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or similar environment
Studying for a college diploma or university degree in a relevant field
Skilled in videography and photography
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexible team player with versatile skills you're highly motivated, selfdirected, a problemsolver, and enjoy variety in your work
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Strong MS Office or G Suite skills (all programs) we are a cloudbased paperless environment
Experience with creating and posting on social media platforms leveraging the latest trends
Knowledge of social media tools such as Hootsuite
Graphic design experience and knowledge of Adobe Suite (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro etc.) is an asset
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times

Why work for us?

Be proud of helping to relieve hunger in Mississauga by providing and promoting access to healthy food for people in need.
Join a fantastic culture where people laugh a lot, pitch in during those "allhandsondeck" times, and enjoy celebrating together at birthdays, holidays, and team outings. We work hard to live our values of Community, Collaboration, Excellence, and Integrity.
We value the contributions of our staff, so we have a professional workspace, uptodate technology, and a lunchroom with all the tea or coffee you can drink.
The Mississauga Food Bank is a proud recipient of the 2020 Not for Profit of the Year Award from the Mississauga Board of Trade Business Awards of Excellence and is a certified Living Wage employer.

Reports to:
Marketing & Communications Manager

Position Type: 35 hours/week, hourly

Working Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Compensation:
$23.15/hour