Summer Marketing Coordinator - Seasonal / Saisonnier

Kingston Literacy & Skills

Industry Sector: Social Services/Education / Services sociaux/ Éducation

KL&S is a non-profit community organization.  With professional, knowledgeable staff and dedicated volunteers, we deliver literacy upgrading and workforce preparation programming to adults and families in Kingston and surrounding communities. KL&S is also proud to be a provider for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Offered alongside LINC, is the Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) program.  

Job Listing #18325

Summer Marketing Coordinator • Seasonal / Saisonnier

Date Posted: 26 May 2023

Application Deadline: 02 Jun 2023

Location: Kingston and Surrounding Area

Category: Art/Design / Art/Conception graphique

Hours Per Week: 30

Pay Rate: Hourly Wage / Rémunération Horaire 17.75

Language Requirements: English / Anglais

Job Description:

Marketing Coordinator

Summer Position

KL&S is a non-profit community organization. With professional, knowledgeable staff and dedicated volunteers, we deliver literacy upgrading, workforce preparation, and English Language instruction to adults and families in Kingston and the surrounding communities.

Do you have a passion for adult education and for supporting others to achieve goals in education, employment, and independence? If you want to work with a great team that strives to empower lives through literacy and language, then consider a summer position with KL&S.

As a Marketing Coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Developing and designing marketing assets to be used in social media and communication campaigns to promote the messaging and services of KL&S
• Capturing images and testimonials that reflect our agency
• Developing a marketing calendar for 2023/24
• Supporting the development and publication of the Annual Report
• Contributing to a new marketing strategy

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Holds or is working towards a post-secondary degree or certificate with a focus in art, marketing, design, communication, or a similar field of study
• Experience working in a diverse environment and/or working with adults and newcomers
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Canva, Adobe Suite, and social media applications
• Creative, energetic and enthusiastic with a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrated respect and sensitivity for cultural and educational diversity and social uniqueness
• Experience creating marketing and/or communication assets
• Understanding of nonprofit/charitable sector is an asset
• Ability to plan a project, work independently, and meet timelines for deliverables
• Highly effective English oral and written communication and presentation skills and attention to detail

• Provide a clear criminal record check (CPIC) including vulnerable sector

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program

The Canada Summer Jobs Program (CSJP) is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market.

As a requirement of the CSJP:

• This position is open to youth up to 30 years of age
• Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada

Hours and Salary: 30 hours/week (hybrid position—in person and remote work) $17.75/hour

Summer position 9 weeks (June – August)

Posted until filled.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can submit a cover letter and resume to:

Manager of Human Resources:

Email:smcdowall@klsread.ca

Website: www.klsread.ca

KL&S hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you are contacted to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in KL&S. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.