Marketing Communications Specialist    - Temp to Hire   

$21/hour, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm 

Position Summary: Communicate with the public using various methods; recording and distributing accurate minutes from Board and Committee meetings.

General Purpose: Inform the public about all programs and initiatives; work with the Deputy and Executive Director serving on Board and Committee Meetings.

Position responsibilities:

• Must keep the Board members and public informed of all programs and activities
• Ensure website is kept up-to-date
• Engage in outreach and public information campaigns to solicit participation in all programs.
• Manage and administer all Social Media venues like Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
• Administer promotions and events as needed and/or appropriate.
• Issue press releases to promote a positive image
• Actively communicate with members by way of newsletters, emails, and ads.
• Oversee the ongoing development and improvement of website.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences as required.
• Other related duties as assigned

Essential skills and experience:

• Post-secondary school education at community college or university level and/or appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Computer skills in MS Office, desktop publishing, database, and website applications.
• Understanding of all Social Media platforms.
• Ability to multi-task and work well as part of a team.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision with a high degree of accuracy and motivation.

• Canva
• Excel: mail-merge
• Business Social Media management 
• Wordpress (or similar web design program)