Communications Agent

**ABOUT FRENCH FOR THE FUTURE**

French for the Future empowers and connects youth ages 12-18 across Canada through inspiring events and transformative experiences that fuel self-confidence, leadership, and a passion for French and Francophone cultures. French for the Future envisions a Canada where young people appreciate their francophonie and Francophone cultures, express themselves confidently in French, cultivate a sense of belonging, and contribute to the rapprochement and development of diverse linguistic communities.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team for this permanent position. If you are someone with a passion for promoting language learning, we have a place for you

Why join French Future?
- Make a meaningful impact: Contribute to our mission of fostering language proficiency and cultural understanding in this permanent position.
- Dynamic work environment: Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are committed to excellence.
- Growth opportunities: Develop your skills and expertise while gaining valuable experience in a long-term role.
- Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of positively impacting the lives of learners and communities.
- Work in French with a bilingual team

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Social media management:

- Develop and implement a storytelling-based strategy tailored to our audiences (young people and teachers/adults) on various platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn).
- Create content for social media (image, text, video, including in front of the camera)
- Monitor and analyze our social media strategy based on statistics and make recommendations
- Foster an active and engaged online community
- Gather interesting content to showcase, from French for the Future program participants
- Keep abreast of the latest technology and platforms used by our audiences

Press and public relations:

- Write press releases, in French and English
- Act as the main point of contact for print, radio and television media, and conduct interviews to promote French for the Future programs.
- Maintain relationships and foster collaboration with our partners
- Act as a point of contact for partners for the purchase and sale of advertising placements and for visibility exchanges.
- Represent French for the Future at public events, such as conferences, partner meetings, etc.

Communications:

- Write, edit and format documentation to promote the organization and its programs, in collaboration with a graphic designer (flyers, posters, etc.).
- Coordinate with translation services when necessary

Programs:

- Develop and implement the social media component of French for the Future program communications plans.
- Contribute to the development of program-related marketing content (written, visual, video productions, etc.)
- Manage promotional material inventories and supplier relations

Reports
- Contribute to the creation of various reports (quarterly reports, annual report, report on campaign results).
- Perform other administrative tasks as required

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**
- Passionate about social media
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to reach out to others, create and maintain excellent working relationships
- Enjoys working with and connecting with youth
- Excellent oral communication skills, whether on camera, for interviews, presentations or conferences
- Highly creative
- Knowledge of French-speaking Canada, particularly outside Quebec, and of French as an additional language’s community
- Knowledge of and interest in pop culture an asset

**REQUIRED SKILLS**
- Extensive knowledge of the following social media platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn
- Ability to use creative tools (CapCut, Canva, Adobe Suite or others) and HootSuite (or similar)
- Excellent writing skills in French and English
- Visual design
- Proven work experience in marketing/communications/public relations. Knowledge of the non-profit sector is an asset.
- University degree or post-secondary certificate/diploma or college diploma in a relevant field (communications, marketing, journalism, video, business, human resources, etc.).
- Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrates leadership, professionalism and strong work ethic
- Autonomous, flexible, solution-oriented and able to make decisions
- Occasionally available to work weekends (when traveling for events and conferences, within Canada, approximately 5-6 times a year)

**OTHER CRITERIA**

**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT**
- Permanent full-time position, with a three-month probation period.
- Hybrid work environment, with two days a week in the office as part of a team.
- Excellent health insurance 100% paid by the organization starting at the end of the probationary period.
- 2 weeks vacation per year + annual office closure for 2 weeks during the holiday season
- Access to the organization's registered re