Events / Social Media Coordinator

Our purpose is simple: To enrich the lives of our partners. Ardent Industries is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available today, and we believe that commitment begins with hiring the best people.

The Events / Social Media Coordinator provides a wide range of services to support business strategy, including event coordination, social media creation, internal and external communication and administrative support to the Partner Experience (HR) team. This role works closely with all employees to build a positive, productive and committed culture that attracts and retains high performers to achieve business results.

As a member of the Partner Experience (HR) team and as a new member of our Ardent family; you will join a diverse, dynamic group of highly motivated individuals that bring with them a wide array of talents, skills, and backgrounds.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**

**Event Coordination**
- Manage various culture initiatives to solidify our employee focused organization.
- Plan and execute employee programs across Ardent as the support lead (e.g. Social events, Fundraising events, including other various events throughout the year.)
- Manage a calendar of events and regularly communicate through BambooHR.
- Work with each company to create a budget for social and fundraising events.
- Be a visible and approachable member of the Partner Experience department representing the desired culture of the organization.

**Social Media / Communication**
- Creation of quarterly newsletter for Ardent.
- Create and post all social media announcements on various platforms for various Partner Experience Campaigns, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
- Manage internal communication across Ardent, TV displays, Sharepoint, etc.

**Administration**:

- Management of company swag items, t-shirts, mugs, pens, etc. including inventory and distribution.
- Preparing welcome packages for new employees.
- Manage the years of service gifts, baby gifts, retirement, condolences and other recognition.
- Administration of DiSC software.
- Business card management for required employees.
- Participate in the interview process, including attending job fairs.
- Assisting with booking interviews, reference checks and offer letters.
- Provide administrative support to the Partner Experience team and employees (letters, inquiries, claims, job postings, review resumes, reports, phone screens, attendance tracking, forms)
- Provide back up as needed to the reception.

**WHAT YOU NEED**
- University degree or college diploma in Business Administration or Human Resources Management or equivalent.
- 1 to 3 years experience in an administrative field.
- Excellent oral and written communications, and ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels throughout the organization.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- A strong work ethic, solid time management and organizational skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail is essential, with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- High energy and superb follow-through.
- Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, ability to prepare spreadsheets.
- Advanced skills with various social media platforms.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits package including a health spending account
- RRSP Program
- Profit Sharing Program
- Ability to work remotely (part-time)
- Monthly employee appreciation lunch
- Family, friendly environment