Administrative and Marketing Assistant Summer

**Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of youth?**

**Are you seeking summer employment?**

**We have the opportunity for you**

**Who we are**:
Since 1997, iHuman Youth Society has engaged Edmonton’s marginalized youth to foster positive personal development, wellbeing and social change. We are a charity located in Edmonton’s city centre that provides arts programming and support services to youth ages 12-24 who face barriers. All young people are welcome at iHuman. We support youth impacted by the negative outcomes associated with poverty, intergenerational trauma, addiction, mental health, abuse, racism, discrimination, and exploitation. We provide free access to our services and programs, where youth actively engage in determining their individualized journey through our resources and guide how we can support them.

**What is the role**:
We are hiring for two positions for **Administrative and Marketing Assistant Summer Students.** Working with the iHuman team, the Administrative and Marketing Assistant will assist with the implementation of fundraising, marketing and communications plans, and administrative support.
- **Hours of work**:10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on occasion hours outside of these hours
- **Hourly Wage**: $19/hour
- **Start Date**: As soon as possible for up to 15 weeks
- **Location**: 9635 102A Ave NW

**What are the responsibilities**:

- Plan, coordinate, and support the execution of fundraising activities
- Maintain database information of organization’s current and potential donors and supporters
- Work effectively within the team to provide administrative and marketing support as required
- Some grant writing may be required
- Create print and digital media content including social media to promote iHuman activities and events
- Post content, and measure and analyze which types of content are performing well
- Monitor and respond to social media comments to increase engagement and represent the
- organization

**Eligibility for the role**:

- Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
- Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and refugee Protection Act
- Be legally entitled to work in Alberta and Canada

**Qualifications**:

- Student in or graduate of a College, University or Institute program where curriculum includes marketing, communications, public relations, administration, or other relevant topics
- Any related experience with organizational communications and marketing including social media
- Administrative experience would be an asset
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of organization skills with attention to detail
- Energetic and able to contribute positively within a team environment
- Obtain and have clear criminal record check including the vulnerable sector search and child intervention check

**To apply**:
iHuman embraces everyone. From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diversity initiatives that support our youth, we’re doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace and world.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 15 weeks

**Salary**: $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5H 0G3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you meet the eligibility requirements as stated on the job posting?

**Experience**:

- Administrative (preferred)
- Marketing (preferred)

Work Location: In person