Communications and Social Media Assistant

Volunteer
Written By BEST Marketing

BEST is looking for a creative Communications and Social Media Assistant to help us expand our digital reach, strengthen our online brand, and connect with more people and organizations across BC! The Assistant assists the Marketing and Communications Coordinator in tasks and projects related to communications for various BEST programs, including Seniors on the Move, Bicycle Valet, and Living Streets/Walk30, and will manage the social media campaigns for these programs. Daily general administrative duties include outreach to partnering organizations (current and potential), setting up and hosting meetings, note-taking, creating presentations, and assisting with grant applications where needed. Social media/digital marketing tasks include newsletter writing, content design, and regular posting across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook profiles.

Full time start date: As soon as possible. BEST has a physical office in Chinatown providing the option to work on site, from home, or a combination! The candidate should be available for in-person events and campaigns whenever possible.

Tasks:

  • Developing and refining our social media strategy

  • Designing creative and visually appealing content and presentations

  • Working closely with the Seniors on the Move team on an upcoming documentary project

  • Facilitating meetings

  • Blogging

  • Website maintenance

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

  • Passionate about sustainable and active transportation

  • Experience with digital and print marketing

  • Experience with developing web content, key messages, and communications materials

  • Strong graphic design skills

  • Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail

  • Strong communication and organization skills

  • Event coordination experience

  • Experience managing own workload, able to prioritize tasks

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

  • Able to problem solve and learn on the job

  • Self starter, takes initiative and ownership

Assets:

  • Filmography and/or photography experience

  • Nonprofit experience

  • Experience with Canva and/or Hootsuite

  • Experience with marketing/advocacy campaigns

Please send your resume to human.resources@best.bc.ca along with your availability and an introduction telling us who you are and why you'd like to work with us!

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