Are you a self motivated and driven person who is
organized and enthusiastic about supporting youth and educators in making a
difference in the world?
organized and enthusiastic about supporting youth and educators in making a
difference in the world?
Free The Children empowers youth to fulfill their
potential to be agents of change. Through our organization’s unique
youth-driven approach, more than one million young people have been involved in
our innovative programs in more than 45 countries. Founded by international
child rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children has an established
track-record of success, with three nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and
partnerships with the United Nations, and Oprah’s Angel Network. In 2011 Free
The Children, was awarded Canada’s Top Employer for Young People for our
amazing opportunities for young employees!
potential to be agents of change. Through our organization’s unique
youth-driven approach, more than one million young people have been involved in
our innovative programs in more than 45 countries. Founded by international
child rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children has an established
track-record of success, with three nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and
partnerships with the United Nations, and Oprah’s Angel Network. In 2011 Free
The Children, was awarded Canada’s Top Employer for Young People for our
amazing opportunities for young employees!
Free The Children seeks a
driven and ex
driven and ex
perienced Account Executive (Manager of PR and Publicity)
who will report to the Associate Director of PR and Publicity. The candidate
should have approximately two – three years of experience working in public
relations and demonstrate an ability to manage programs, relationships and a
team.
Our work environment appeals to self-directed,
flexible team players who have great interpersonal skills, learn quickly, and
relish the opportunity to develop and execute retention strategies to promote
long-term youth engagement.
flexible team players who have great interpersonal skills, learn quickly, and
relish the opportunity to develop and execute retention strategies to promote
long-term youth engagement.
The position is based out of Free The Children’s
International office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street). A minimum two-year
commitment is expected. Salary is to be discussed. There is a three (3) month
probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month period, all staff
members are offered a health plan including dental and Employee Assistant
Program.
International office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street). A minimum two-year
commitment is expected. Salary is to be discussed. There is a three (3) month
probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month period, all staff
members are offered a health plan including dental and Employee Assistant
Program.
While resumes are important, we want to know what
makes you a great fit for our team and culture. We will consider resumes on a
rolling basis and would like the right person to join us as soon as possible.
makes you a great fit for our team and culture. We will consider resumes on a
rolling basis and would like the right person to join us as soon as possible.
Please apply online at: http://www.freethechildren.com/about-us/careers/?cc=show&id=3414723
Responsibilities:
- Report to the Associate Director of PR and
Publicity, Free The Children - Manage and mentor PR coordinators
- Active participation in meetings with other
business units and external partners - Create and execute strategic PR plans to
support Free The Children campaigns and events across North America and
the UK - Oversee and develop media materials and key
messaging - Media training & media relations
- Event management and execution for
youth-focused, and regional community events - Coordinate, prepare and facilitate interviews
with Free The Children spokespeople, ambassadors, etc. in relation to Free
The Children campaigns and events - Assist in day-to-day team management and
mentorship - Administer the highest level of quality
control - Available for travel across Canada and
internationally, work evenings and weekends where necessary
Skills and Qualifications:
- Approximately 2 – 3 years of experience
working in public relations - Experience in and proven understanding of
successes in media relations - Strong relationships with media across Canada
(U.S. an asset) - Capable of demonstrating strong diplomatic and
critical listening skills - Extremely organized with the ability to
multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines - Superior verbal and written communication
skills with the ability to articulate in a clear, concise and compelling
manner - Intuition for interpersonal relationships and
relationship building - Extremely proactive with the ability to
provide prompt follow through on projects - An organized self-starter, with the ability to
work well both independently and as a team - Ability to accept specific direction, with an
outstanding work ethic - Positive, enthusiastic, presentable and
comfortable speaking in front of large groups - Bachelor’s degree preferred in Communications,
Journalism, English or PR-related discipline and/or relevant experience in
the field - Proficiency with electronic communication,
computing, and other systems that comprise the modern working environment
What makes Free The Children unique…
A Top Employer for Young People, Free The Children
is filled with passionate, driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial, shameless
idealists, this means we work late, set high goals and exceed them, and then
push hard the following year to beat and exceed last year’s goals of empowering
youth to change the world.
is filled with passionate, driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial, shameless
idealists, this means we work late, set high goals and exceed them, and then
push hard the following year to beat and exceed last year’s goals of empowering
youth to change the world.
If you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work
environment, this won’t be the right fit.
environment, this won’t be the right fit.
If you are inspired and excited by collaboration,
making friendships with the most incredible people, unique additional
responsibilities like working on our We Days and your personal values align
with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
making friendships with the most incredible people, unique additional
responsibilities like working on our We Days and your personal values align
with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
Free The Children sincerely thanks all those who
apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
How to apply
Please apply online at: http://www.freethechildren.com/about-us/careers/