Description

[ PLEASE NOTE: We are accepting and screening volunteer applications during the COVID-19 Emergency, so do not hesitate to APPLY! ]

The ideal candidate in the 'role' of Social Media Coordinator will create, maintain, and enlarge a strong online presence for our organization. This volunteer will implement online marketing strategies through 'social media' accounts (i.e., Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) in an effort to broadcast/amplify our brand, cause, and programs awareness. Additionally, this individual will grow to understand our target audience(s) and create an appropriate strategy to reach into the community more effectively to achieve the goals outlined above. This opportunity entails a key 'role' that ideally allows you to 'build from the ground up' in helping us define our 'brand', its vision/mission, and impact, within the local community. As such, you will come with an established, mature perspective as to what the obligations of the 'role' are, plus be already aware of the 'best practices' designed to achieve these and maximize your volunteer engagement. During the application process, we will discuss specifics and expectations.

If this opportunity appeals to you, please submit your cover letter and resume (BY NO LATER THAN March 12, 2021). In your cover letter, we would love to hear why R.E.S.T. Centres is of interest to you. Email to '[email protected]', identifying the 'position' in the subject line. Volunteers with 'profiles' in Volunteer MBC's Referral system should upload their resumes, then click the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below) to add their names (and contact info) to a confidential list of 'Applicants'. Thank you!

Qualifications

• Primarily, you possess the energy, positive attitude, and a desire to help change our local communities in Peel
• Minimum post-secondary education in Marketing and/or related fields (with facility in graphic design most welcome)
• Opportunity may suit an accomplished college/university student seeking a 'placement', and the MAXIMUM AGE is 35
• Experience 'posting' on social media platforms (eg. Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
• Reliable access to the Internet (appropriate devices, software, etc.)
• Strong communication, multitasking and analytical skills, incl. excellent oral/written English
• A passion for 'connecting' people and communities (you fearlessly 'reach out')
• Entrepreneurial spirit, takes initiative, readily creative and passionate about helping others, particularly 'vulnerable youth'
• You are a 'team player' who seeks further experience, plus enjoys collaborating within cross-functional teams
• We prefer a volunteer engagement of a MINIMUM of 6 MONTHS
• As 'vulnerable' youth are involved, a satisfactory 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check' is REQUIRED
  
  *** Receipt of volunteer applications and 'screening' will be remote during the COVID-19 Emergency (eg. telephone/email/online interview(s), etc.) Applicants are encouraged to be prepared to provide a 'portfolio' of their participation in 'social media' during the application process (see 'Description', above)

Training

> Speak with the executive director to understand the scope and outcomes desired

> Cooperate with HR to onboard

> Collaborate with the Board of Directors (esp. Marketing Committee) to understand long term/short term objectives, project planning, and 'next steps'



During the COVID-19 Emergency, the interactions outlined above will necessarily be 'VIRTUAL' (ie. 'meetings' via the Internet, telephone, etc.)