Pathways to Prosperity Coordinator/officer - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Pathways to Prosperity Partnership

The Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) Partnership is a national partnership funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada designed to provide an evidence base for settlement and integration policies and programs in Canada.

As the leading immigration research network in Canada, P2P has a proven track record of productivity and effectiveness, completing projects for government departments and practitioners that have been widely cited and integrated into the organization and operation of these groups.

The Partnership supports service provision and promotes welcoming communities for immigrants in Canada through rigorous practical research and effective knowledge mobilization practices.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities
Reporting to and under the guidance of the Principal Investigator of the Pathways to Prosperity Partnership and the P2P Communication Manager, the Communication Coordinator/Officer will be responsible for carrying out a variety of communication-related tasks including:

Update P2P website using Wordpress based content management system
Assist in redesign of the P2P website, including strategizing, updating CMS, and testing the new elements across various platforms
Edit videos from P2P conferences, virtual workshop series, and other events
Edit videos of expert interviews filmed using multicamera set up
Create video animations and montage
Design web banners, social media posts, printed brochures, report covers, and other promotional material
Develop infographics to showcase key insights of P2P research and activities
Assist with organizing P2P conferences and events
Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Degree in Journalism, Media, Public Relations, Communications or related program
2+ years experience in video production, web and print design, and website management in the academic, public, human services, or notforprofit sector
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, multitask, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Proficient in graphic design software such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Canva
Advanced knowledge of Office 365 including Publisher, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Advanced knowledge of content management systems including WordPress and mail management systems such as Constant Contact, Mailchimp
Experience in creating eyecatching infographics on research findings is an asset
Ability to work independently, while being a collaborative and communicative team member
Willing to learn and embrace emerging technology

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.