Marketing Assistant

**ABOUT THE JUNCTION BIA**

The Junction Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a community-driven non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic and cultural vitality of the Junction. BIAs are associations of commercial property owners and tenants within a defined area who partner with the City to create thriving, competitive, and safe business areas that attract shoppers, diners, tourists, and new businesses.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The Junction BIA is seeking to hire a Marketing Assistant (CSJ Title: Local Tour Guide) to contribute to the visibility of Junction businesses by developing engaging digital content, providing administrative support, and assisting with community events throughout the summer. Reporting to the Executive Director and supervised by the BIA’s Marketing Manager, this role is ideal for a self-motivated individual interested in marketing, communications, and supporting local businesses.

**KEY RESPONSIBILTIES**

**1. Marketing & Digital Content Creation**
- Work with the BIA’s Marketing Manager to develop digital content series highlighting local businesses, public art initiatives, and summer events.
- Capture and edit photos and short-form videos
- Create branded graphics using Canva.
- Write engaging copy for BIA newsletters, web pages, and social media captions.

**2. Member Engagement**
- Conduct in-person visits to Junction businesses to capture content and collect stories, quotes, and event promotions.
- Help identify marketing opportunities for individual businesses.
- Gather feedback and content to support storytelling, member profiles, and advocacy.

**3. Event & Community Support**
- Support promotional outreach leading up to BIA events, activations, and installations.
- Assist with on-site photography/videography at Taste of the Junction (August 9) and other community events throughout the summer.

**4. Administrative & Strategic Support**
- Support the Marketing Manager with content scheduling, asset organization, and documentation.
- Maintain digital archives of photos, videos, and member stories.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Experienced in social media content creation, photography, and short-form video editing
- Background in marketing, communications, journalism, and digital media.
- Proficiency in Canva and Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Sheets).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Interest in small business, urban culture, and community-based storytelling.
- Connection to the Junction community is considered an asset.

**JOB DETAILS**

**Compensation**: $20/hr

**Hours**: 30 hours/week

**Work Location**: Hybrid, with required onsite work days in the Junction.

**Fixed Contract Term**:Monday, June 30, 2025 - Friday, August 29, 2025

**Please Note**:

- This position does not offer paid vacation days, personal or sick days, statutory holiday pay, or overtime.
- Biweekly timesheets must be submitted to receive payment.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON M6P 1Z3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work on-site for the Taste of the Junction event on Saturday, August 9th, 2025?

**Experience**:

- Google Suite: 2 years (required)
- Canva: 2 years (required)
- Social media content creation: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M6P 1Z3

Application deadline: 2025-05-31
Expected start date: 2025-06-30