LEAF ,Marketing and Outreach Assistant Jobs in Canada


Position: Marketing and Outreach Assistant
Organization: LEAF http://www.yourleaf.org
Location: Toronto, Ontario

LEAF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and
improvement of our urban forest. Through on-the-ground planting and
education programs we improve city life one tree at a time! Our
programs are offered across Toronto and York Region. We are currently
seeking a Marketing and Outreach Assistant to support us in our
marketing, design, social media and community outreach needs. The
ideal candidate will possess exceptional o

rganizational and
communication skills, demonstrate initiative and creativity and have a
passion for environmental issues. They will be an independent,
motivated team player. The position will offer an excellent
opportunity to gain skills and experience working with a non-profit
organization that engages the public in creative ways.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Program Manager and working closely with other staff
and volunteers, the Community Outreach Assistant is responsible for:
• Coordinating and implementing the ongoing design, production and
maintenance of various internal and external materials and
publications (brochures, annual report, postcards, etc.)
• Coordinating and implementing online and digital media activities
and projects, including website, social media activities, and online
communications (newsletters, blog, event promotions, photos, video)
• Coordinating and implementing marketing and outreach activities
• Assisting with outreach at community events
• Tracking media coverage and other promotions
• Contributing to report writing
• Additional tasks as required

Qualifications

The successful applicant will demonstrate, through a combination of
experience, education and/or training the following key skills and
assets:
• Currently enrolled in university or college – programs in marketing
and communications, urban forestry, environmental studies or related
field preferred
• Creative and technical skills in graphic design and communications,
both in print and digital formats (Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp,
etc.)
• Creative and technical skills in social media, using established and
emerging platforms (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Website design and maintenance skills (Drupal) considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and
highly effective time-management, as well as the ability to multi-task
and work to deadlines
• Ability to work in an independent, self-directed manner, while
coordinating with and complimenting a broader staff and volunteer team
• Ability to be proactive, creative, innovative and solutions-oriented
• Experience working with or volunteering for a not-for-profit
organization an asset

This position is dependent on funding approval through the Canada
Summer Jobs Program and as such, all candidates must be 30 years of
age or under and returning to school, full time in the fall of 2015.

This is a summer position (12 to 16 weeks), 35 – 40 hrs/week. Reports
to the Program Manager.

Please send resume and cover letter by Wednesday, April 15th at 5:00pm
to: Michelle Bourdeau, Program Manager,
michelle [at] yourleaf.org

LEAF is an equal opportunity employer. We regret that only those
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants are
encouraged to apply early; resumes will be reviewed as they are
received.

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