Research Communications - Hamilton, Canada - Mohawk College

Mohawk College

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Research Communications & Events Coordinator - Initiatives & Opportunities (April March 2025) Status**: Initiatives & Opportunities (August March 2025)

Hours:
Monday to Friday; 35 hours/week

Home Campus:
Fennell (hybrid work arrangements)

Rate of Pay:
Payband G ($32.42 per hour)

Posting Date:
April 10th, 2024

Closing Date:
April 16th, 2024 at 7:00pm EST

Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (in the role for 6 consecutive months) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce.

As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

What you'll be doing:

Communications & Marketing Strategy

Assist in the development of campaigns that align with the IDEAWORKS' strategy to reach industrial and community partners for applied research projects.
Collaborate with the IDEAWORKS Business Development team to develop marketing plans.
Coordinate planning and execution of marketing campaigns to targeted audiences.

Content /Copywriting

Prepare project summaries of IDEAWORKS research projects.
Prepare case studies of IDEAWORKS research projects.
Assist internal clients with the development of white papers.
Source content from various internal departments when required.
Develop and edit marketing copy related to IDEAWORKS collateral, social media posts, newsletters/eblast and advertising (digital and print).
Ensure marketing messages align across all advertising platforms.
Collaborate with various internal departments to provide content where required.

Events Planning and Implementation

Coordinate, plan, develop, implement, monitors and evaluate all IDEAWORKS research events, webinars, open houses and showcase events, including virtual, inperson and hybrid initiatives.
Generate event specific budgets, authorizes all purchase orders and prepares detailed information for invoices and charges back for events held by IDEAWOKRS, as well as arranges for paid services and materials needed for successful execution of events, including payroll for parttime and contract employees and students, rental companies, food services and entertainment.
Plan and coordinate, the activities of a team of college employees (working with property services, catering, parking, security, marketing, international and academic areas) internal and external suppliers, and students to provide a high quality of service and implement professional events from concept to completion, ensuring a myriad of related details are effectively and appropriately achieved.
Work within the constraints of college policies and procedures, as well as planning budgets (revenue and expenses planning) the incumbent will follow protocols for events in conjunction with other internal College departments, schools, student government and contract clients, as well as external partners (VIPs, Government, Private and Public Sectors), to ensure effective staging of events and appropriateness of events to the promotion of Mohawk's overall image. The incumbent ensures that all events are AODA compliant by requesting and arranging closed captioning, sign language interpreters etc., when required.
Work closely with public affairs and marketing, the incumbent coordinates events communications plan and produces promotional material to attract the widest relevant audience to support and promote events, e.g. print and electronic invitations, (invitation lists, guest lists, RSVP's web announcements and publicity, LinkedIn and Twitter promotions, events scripts, and internal and external signage and security.
Provide onsite supervision at all IDEAWORKS events.
Prepare postevent evaluations to ensure appropriate record keeping for event statistics to assist with future event planning.

Digital content

Align digital media goals to overall marketing strategies, with a particular focus on establishing IDEAWORKS credibility and recruiting partners for applied research projects.
On the IDEAWORKS site, maintain existing content and develop new content based on guidance for the IDEAWORKS Business Development team.
Collaborate with the marketing department on the development and delivery of wireframes, mockups and editorial content for the IDEAWORKS website.
Monitor and identify relevant external content for IDEAWORKS audience (internal and external) to share via the IDEAWORKS website, social media and Mohawk News Desk.
Continue the development of IDEAWORKS' profile in the social media space including but not limited to Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of a content calendar.
Contribute to social media content by s