WE ARE HIRING - Marketing and Communications Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

SMILE Canada - Support Services is currently seeking a youth as a Marketing & Communications Assistant to undertake a variety of marketing support for the organization. As this is a Canada Summer Jobs funded position, candidates must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations, and is between 18 and 30 years of age.

Duties:

• Create communications materials that engage, inform and recognize donors

• Plan and develop communications and donor campaigns

• Assist with designing promotional products (including posters, brochures, and web graphics) for SMILE Canada’s programs and events

• Assist with updating and developing educational and promotional materials for SMILE various advocacy campaigns about disabilities.

• Develop and conduct outreach to recruit diverse community members to participate in community conversations.

• Assist with creation of e-newsletters and direct email marketing

• Maintain, update, and enhance engagement with SMILE Canada’s website and social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills

• Comfort brainstorming and contributing creative concepts

• Familiar with graphic design

• Proficient in MS Office

• Knowledge of marketing

This is a 30 hour a week position that will run for 9-weeks starting mid-June 2019. Youth will be required to work at SMILE's local office in Mississauga, ON 2-3 times a week. Remainder work hours will be Home Based. Please Note: Selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, and criminal background check.

DEADLINE: May 31, 2019 - Please submit your resume in PDF format and a cover letter stating why you believe you would be a fit for this position to info@smilecan.org.