Content Strategist

**About The Salvation Army**

**Mission Statement**

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

**Vision Statement**

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

**Core Values**

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:
**Hope**:We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
**Service**:We reach out to support others without discrimination.
**Dignity**: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
**Stewardship**:We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

**About the Position**

The purpose of the Content Strategist is to develop and implement content which will promote the work of the International Development Department and its many programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist the resource media coordinator in providing strategic and operational support to marketing and media initiatives for the International Development Department
- Create and design engaging content for both online platforms (Facebook, Instagram, twitter) and written published works.
- Support the development and implementation of promotional and fundraising materials.
- Assist in developing promotional material for 2 significant campaigns (Brighter Futures and Under the Tree) and any future campaigns that the International Development Office undertakes.
- Support the International Development Department with innovative presentations and ideas to engage individuals and the public in the ministry of International Development.
- Develop ideas for improving newsletters and other platforms
- Provide technical support for the International Development Office
- Provide secretarial and administrative duties as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

- Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred.
- Is legally entitled to work according to the provincial / territorial legislations and regulations
- Completing/Completed a University/College degree in Communications, graphic design or a related field.

**Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements**
- Presentation of Portfolio preferable
- At least 3 - 6 months of experience working in digital marketing, communications or advertising.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to write and structure content clearly
- Creative and attentive to detail
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, in-Design and Acrobat, Microsoft Office
- Solid Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Understanding and support of the mission of The Salvation Army in an international context

**Hours -** This is a full-time temporary position: 35 hours/week for 10 weeks.

**Pay - **Hourly rate of $17.75.

**Other Details**

**The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.**

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 weeks

Pay: $17.75 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in East York, ON M4H 1A4

Application deadline: 2024-04-30