Marketing and Communications Specialist

6 months ago


London, Canada London Food Bank Full time

Please note - This position is also funded through the Canada Summer Job Program. To be eligible - you must be between 15-30 years old at the start of the employment, have a Social insurance number, and be legally able to work in Canada. The MLFPC is legally under the auspices of the London Food Bank, so any employee will be officially a London Food Bank one

**Responsibilities**:
Create and execute a summer marketing strategy, collaborating and coordinating with local partners to increase engagement and reach

Create engaging and professional content in for MLFPC social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

Draft and send newsletters using Mailchimp

Update media contact list and research new media opportunities

Draft written material, such as blog posts and press releases, and circulate to appropriate contacts

Generate publicity for local food events by attending events and engaging in real-time posting

Research potential grant and sponsorship opportunities

Update website content, including Food Directory, to maintain accuracy and relevance

Attend virtual MLFPC meetings to report on progress

Monitors analytics to optimize marketing and communications efforts

For graphic/outreach design position: Use Adobe Illustrator and/or Canva to develop new branded outreach materials

For event planning position: Work with local suppliers and partners to secure quotes and organize event details

Other duties as assigned

Schedule:
Primarily daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with flexibility

Some evening and weekend availability may be required for meetings and events

**Skills**:Creating marketing plans, strategy, and calendars

Creating consistent, on-brand, accessible social media content using Canva

Able to learn new skills quickly and adapt to feedback

Education/Experience:
In a related post secondary program, including but not limited to marketing, communications, public relations, social studies, social work, or education.

Although not required, please note if you have skills in any of these areas:
Photography and/or videography

Previous experience managing social media pages

Previous experience planning community events

French or other language skills

Access to reliable transportation

Working with rural communities

Rural or urban agriculture

Community outreach

Curriculum/resource design

These positions are funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program provided by Service Canada. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:

- 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 Actfor 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 or territorial legislation and regulations

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $18.55 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON N5Z 3M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- public relations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N5Z 3M5



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