Marketing and Communications Specialist (10-month contract)

at  The Salvation Army

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Marketing, or other related discipline

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Three to five years related public relations/writing/communications/web/social media experience in an organizational setting, with previous non-profit experience an asset
• Good understanding of social media KPIs
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications preferred (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, and ability to learn new applications quickly)

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and other social media best practices
• Proven ability to manage multiple social media accounts with creativity and accuracy
• Demonstrated story-telling ability using a broad range of social media post types and tactics
• Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to use different types of photographic equipment and photography software
• Excellent working knowledge and experience in various software and reporting tools such as Microsoft Office, WordPress, Hootsuite, and an ability to quickly learn new applications
• Superior photographic and video skills
• Outstanding time management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities as required
• Excellent use of English language and writing for print and online applications
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to meet tight deadlines
• Positive, enthusiastic, solution-focused and will take initiative
• Familiarity with The Salvation Army is an asset
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours and availability on short notice required (i.e. Disaster response). Some divisional travel required
• Ability and willingness to adhere to, support, respect, promote, and further The Salvation Army’s mission, vision, and values

THE SALVATION ARMY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION UPON REQUEST. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE A NEED FOR ANY ACCOMMODATION.

We thank all applicants and will contact candidates selected for next steps. Internal Applicants, please speak with your manager about your intentions prior to submitting your application.
Published
November 6, 2024
Location
Edmonton
Job Type
Temporary
Competition #
24-119
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Public Relations
Address:
Edmonton, Alberta
Posting Expires:
November 13, 2024
Applications Accepted By:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to thq.careers@salvationarmy.ca and include “Competition 24-119” in the subject line of your email