Job Title: Marketing and Events Assistant
Tentative Start Date: May 27, 2024
Tentative Finish Date: August 2, 2024
Application Deadline: May 10, 2024
This position may be funded under Service Canada, Canada Summer Jobs Program
Job Summary
Working closely with staff and volunteers, this position will support The Guelph Community Foundation with their 2024 event planning and marketing. The Marketing and Events Assistant will assist in planning, logistics and marketing support for our annual impact report and Community Impact Celebration. Additionally, the role will provide administrative and project support to the Development Executive, with the Events and Fundraising Working Group, for our 25th Anniversary campaign that will begin planning in 2024.
With a passion for effective and creative storytelling, the Marketing and Events Assistant will be responsible for updating all social media feeds with content that would include the promotion of our upcoming events. They would help with content updates for our website and creative marketing content for donor and fundholder communications. They will also attend staff meetings and assist with other tasks as needed.
The ideal candidate for this position will be an independent worker who has strong computer skills. They would be extremely detail orientated, flexible, and passionate about working with people. They will also possess strong administrative, communication and presentation skills.
This is a full‐time hybrid remote role, based on 30 hours per week (for 10 weeks) with some in office requirements. Applicants must live within a reasonable distance from Guelph, Ontario. As this position is offered through Canada Summer Jobs, applicants must be under the age of 30 and legally entitled to work in Canada with a valid social insurance number.
Pay: Guelph Living Wage $21/hour.
Required Experience:
- Knowledge of Guelph, surrounding community, and non‐profit social services sector
- Understanding of and experience with effective media communications methods and
social media platforms - Experience working at and in the promotion of special events
Skills, Abilities and Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); can communicate in a variety of ways using clear and accessible language with a relationship building mindset.
- Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively, experience working with volunteers.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and creative problem‐solving skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including SharePoint, Hootsuite, MailChimp andWordPress.
- Ability to work remotely and independently.
Application Instructions
Submit your resume and a one‐page cover letter to [email protected] by May 10, 2024 In your cover letter please answer the following questions:
- Why would you like to work for The Guelph Community Foundation?
- What was your favourite place to work and why?
- What work/personal accomplishment are you most proud of to date?
The Guelph Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier‐free recruitment and selection processes. We invite applications from diverse populations and groups, including applicants who require accessibility accommodations. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require an accommodation. We thank all applicants; however only candidates selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
About The Guelph Community Foundation
The Guelph Community Foundation is a charitable public foundation whose purpose is to provide leadership in promoting community philanthropy and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Guelph and surrounding communities. The Foundation pools the charitable gifts of donors into permanent, income‐earning endowments. A portion of the annual earned income is then granted from the endowment pool which supports a wide range of charitable programs and activities. The office is located in downtown Guelph and the staff work in a hybrid model. To learn more about us visit our website at guelphcf.ca or our follow us on social media.