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SalarySocial Media Coordinator
Application deadline: March 24nd, 11:59PM EST
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible!
Position type: full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours/week
Intended start date: April 15th
Compensation: $27
Location: Remote (within Canada), or based in Montreal
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of 1-3 sample posts you’ve created for Social Media accounts through our Careers Page, with attention to Dena Anwar.
We thank everyone for applying - only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility and Equity Statement
Apathy is Boring is committed to recognizing, celebrating, and uplifting the diverse experiences that young people live everyday. It’s critical that our staff team reflects the identities and experiences of the youth audiences we connect with daily. We encourage all qualified and curious applicants to apply, including and especially Indigenous people, Black people, and people of colour, folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities. If you’ve got an internet connection and a passion for engaging with other young people, we want to hear from you!
We value the opportunity to keep doing better; please reach out if you require any accommodations in this hiring process and we’ll do our best to meet you where you’re at. You can contact Social Media & Content Manager Dena at dena@apathyisboring.com regarding accommodations during the interview process.
Why You’ll Want to Work Here:
Apathy is Boring is a unique youth-led environment, driven by experimentation and challenging the status quo. This means that we value everyone’s ideas and feedback at every level of the organization, and we’re constantly open to listening, learning, and doing better. We are committed to supporting you in your role, and we work to create a genuinely caring and supportive work environment for all.
You’ll also like to know that we provide:
- 75% Employer paid group health benefits (starting after 3 months)
- 4 weeks of vacation to start (2 weeks in December, and 2 weeks of the employee’s choice)
- Flexible working hours: we say that 37.5 hours per week is the ceiling!
- Perks like: phone & data plan being subsidized, weekly staff lunches - yes, even for remote staff, and flexible work from home arrangements
- Professional development stipend every year for continued learning and growth
About the Social Media Coordinator
Reporting directly to the Social Media & Content Manager, the Social Media Coordinator must have a finger on the pulse of what is happening across digital and social platforms on a day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate will be passionate about crafting meaningful content, identifying appropriate messages, mediums and formats, and creating, enhancing and delivering messages to Apathy is Boring's audiences.
Working as a team with the Social Media & Content Manager, this role is crucial for growing and engaging a wide audience on our Social Media channels and keeping AisB’s content relevant and relatable. Not only will you be supporting recruitment for our youth-led programs, but you will also be engaging our followers with content about Canadian democracy and community engagement that is informative, thought provoking, and shareable.
This role requires a keen understanding of internet culture and a readiness to elevate our current Social Media strategy through dynamic video content and pioneering methods. A strong grasp of the Canadian political landscape is essential.
The Social Media Coordinator is an individual deeply passionate about civic education and engagement, with a great ability for crafting compelling content that captivates and engages our audience.
The Social Media Coordinator collaborates with the Programs team to support recruitment efforts as well as the Research & Impact team on various projects and initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing:
Social Media Management
- Maintain and implement the content calendar developed with the Social Media & Content Manager which will include activations for various AisB campaigns and recruitment periods
- Engage with followers, key community partners, and influencers to build and grow the AisB online presence
- Respond to Social Media comments and direct messages in a timely manner following appropriate organizational process
Content Creation
- Create organic, engaging content (graphics & short form video), source images and write compelling copy for Social Media
- Assist in brainstorming new content & new campaigns
- Keep track of trends related to the youth experience to contribute to the development of campaigns alongside the Social Media & Content Manager
Project Coordination
- Keep track of ongoing projects and tasks, including finances and administration
- Assist in the organization and coordination of Social Media lives & other online events
- Effectively communicate and coordinate with other departments where needed to ensure deliverables are met
- Collaborate with external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure all deliverables are received by established deadlines
- Regular collaboration and check ins with the Social Media & Content Manager, following AisB policies and procedures
What You Bring to the Role:
- Strong knowledge and love of Social Media platforms (Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, & LinkedIn)
- Comfortable creating and editing short form videos for Social Media. Specifically talking style videos with yourself in it!
- Basic knowledge of graphic design (adobe suite, figma & canva)
- An understanding of Social Media analytics
- Strong copywriting skills
- Organized, timely, and structured
- Strong understanding and interest in Canadian democratic systems & political landscape
- Bilingualism is an asset
- Demonstrated understanding of anti-oppressive frameworks, including knowledge of systems of oppression that affect young people in Canada, and openness to learning and embodying inclusive practices
- Willingness to learn and grow: you don’t need to know everything or get it right all the time, but you do have to ask questions, admit mistakes, and commit to growing!
If this sounds like it could be you, please apply! If you’re not sure if this sounds like you but you’re really keen, please indicate in your cover letter why you think you’d be a great fit to grow into this role.
