Marketing Assistant

The Guelph Community Foundation is a charitable public foundation dedicated to promoting community philanthropy and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Guelph and surrounding communities. The Marketing Assistant will support the Foundation's marketing and communications efforts by promoting activities, updating the website, and preparing content for various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the marketing and communications efforts of The Guelph Community Foundation by promoting its activities and helping raise awareness of the Foundation in Guelph
• Assist in communicating and promoting the Foundation’s various activities and stakeholder relationship building
• Update and improve the Foundation’s website and online presence
• Prepare specialized marketing content for the Foundation’s upcoming events, blog posts, and social media channels
• Highlight topic-specific funds on relevant awareness days, and share grant impact stories that showcase local charities which have received Foundation funding from donors
• Help produce and edit short digital informational videos about the Foundation and its operations
• Prepare content and materials that specifically support donor and fundholder relations
• Conduct a series of interviews with fundholders and major donors to explore the 'why' behind their charitable interests

Skills

• Applicants must be under the age of 30
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment
• Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Detail-oriented and adaptable to changing priorities
• Self-starter who works independently and as a member of a small team
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to write effectively in various ways using clear and accessible language
• Ability to take initiative, be resourceful, and work collaboratively
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving abilities
• Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint
• Experience using marketing tools such as Hootsuite, MailChimp, and Canva
• Experienced in website management, ideally with WordPress
• Knowledge of Guelph, its surrounding community, and the non-profit social sector
• Understanding of and experience with effective media communication channels
• Experience in the promotion and marketing of fundraising initiatives
• Experience as a formal or informal interviewer
• Familiarity with AODA as it relates to online content
• Experienced with remote working
• Video editing skills would be considered an asset

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