Hospice Niagara, a not-for-profit charitable organization that focuses on improving the quality of life for people living with life-limiting illnesses, death, dying, grief and loss, is seeking a Marketing and Events Assistant for a Contract Summer Position.

Qualifications

• Eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs Program;
  • Between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • 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
  • Valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Educational emphasis on marketing, public relations, community relations, or related discipline
• Access to a personal smart phone for pictures and social media posts
• Valid Ontario “G” driver’s license and access to personal vehicle with current vehicle insurance policy indicating a minimum of $1 million liability

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with marketing, communications and fund development efforts for events and lotteries, such as the 5 Car Draw, Catch the Ace, Swing Hard for Hospice Niagara, Smile Cookie, Taste, and Hike for Hospice Niagara
• Assist with social media and email marketing for campaigns and events, including content writing, photograph, design and scheduling
• Help build the organization’s presence on social media channels
• Track, report and evaluate (CRM) on media and social media activities
• Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of fundraising events and lotteries, such as the 5 Car Draw and Golf Tournament
• Create and distribute weekly volunteer updates
• Assist with delivery and pick-up of 5 Car Draw signs across Niagara
• Assist with onsite 5 Car Draw ticket sales and process payments
• Solicit and pick up donations of gift-in-kind to use as prizes and auction items
• Event and campaign support as needed
• Provide input into post event reports
• Other duties, as required

Skills & Attributes

• Highly competent in all Microsoft Office applications, social media (X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and email software (Constant Contact)
• Direct experience in graphic design for professional campaigns
• Competence and accuracy in entering data, as well as working with Excel spreadsheets
• Event planning and implementation experience
• Outgoing, friendly, “can-do” attitude
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal communication and editing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated creativity and professionalism
• Ability to manage varying priorities, working under tight timelines
• Expected to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays

Hospice Niagara requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Hospice Niagara.