Marketing Assistant

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is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a proud BBB Accredited business.

We have partnered with a leading post-secondary education institution to support them in hiring for their next Marketing Assistant (Part Time).

Job ID: 42974

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category: Administration

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Our client is a dynamic post-secondary education provider dedicated to delivering high-quality programs and fostering meaningful community engagement. They prioritize innovation, inclusivity, and student success.

The marketing team is collaborative, creative, and supportive. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and participate in projects that have a tangible impact on both students and the broader community.

The
Marketing Assistant
will support the ongoing delivery and maintenance of marketing initiatives during a one-year term contract, with the potential for extension. This part-time role provides support across digital, print, and social media channels, maintaining campaigns, updating content, and offering administrative assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. With a key focus of the role is leveraging AI tools to enhance marketing workflows, content creation, and data-driven insights.

This position is a one-year contract with the intention of transitioning into a permanent role. The
Marketing Assistant
will work a flexible part-time schedule of 20–30 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Assist in developing and maintaining marketing content across the website, social media, email, and print platforms.
• Support the coordination of promotional and recruitment activities, events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing department, including tracking expenditures, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
• Help ensure marketing materials align with brand standards and assist with graphic design, photography, and video production needs.
• Monitor social media and website content, escalating issues or requests as needed.
• Apply AI tools and platforms to support marketing strategies, content generation, and workflow efficiency.

Education:

• Diploma, certificate, or coursework in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok).
• Experience with web-based content management systems (e.g., WordPress or similar) considered an asset.
• Experience with graphic design or content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) considered an asset.

Experience:

• Previous work or internship experience in a marketing, communications, or administrative role preferred.
• Experience in educational or non-profit environments is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools or platforms to support marketing, content creation, or workflow optimization.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong adaptability and AI fluency to support both marketing and administrative functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with social media management, graphic design, photography, and video production tools.

Base Salary:
$ per hour

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skill set.

Work Hours:

• 20-30 hours per week