Marketing Specialist, Indigenous Entrepreneurs

at  Futurpreneur

ABOUT FUTURPRENEUR CANADA

Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization that empowers young, diverse entrepreneurs, ages 18-39 to start, buy or grow their businesses in Canada, by providing loans with mentorship and resources.
Founded in 1996, we have helped more than 18,700 young entrepreneurs, promoting entrepreneurship among Canadian youth as a critical pillar for diversifying the economy, generating employment opportunities, and fostering a sustainable future.
Futurpreneur is a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance, the Canadian member of Youth Business International and the Canadian host of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).
Our Purpose (why we exist): To drive inclusive Canadian prosperity by fostering the success of young entrepreneurs
Our Mission (what we do every day to achieve our purpose):To empower diverse entrepreneurs ages 18-39 by providing loans with mentorship and resources to help them start and buy businesses that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity, in their communities and across Canada.
Our Values (how we work – our core principles & commitments): We are mission-driven, collegial & collaborative, diverse & inclusive, and accountable & transparent.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant experience may include education with a focus in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Business or equivalent hands-on career experience
• 3+ years of experience in marketing or communication
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of digital marketing, social media, digital advertising and traditional advertising
• Experience working with internal resources and third-party agencies to continually optimize
• Proven experience in implementing integrated marketing efforts (grassroots community events, tradeshows, roadshows, workshops)
• Strong network and sense of purpose, entrepreneurial mentality and lived experience working with Indigenous Entrepreneurs and community organizations
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by young Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous-led and Indigenous-focused community organizations
• Excellent project management, time management, prioritization skills (ability to implement multiple initiatives)
• Public sector or not-for-profit experience is an asset
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders with varying perspectives while balancing multiple stakeholder priorities
• Detail oriented, organized and data-driven mindset required
• Demonstrated awareness and support of the organization’s objectives and strategy
• Strong problem-solving skills and solve issues with a positive outcome
• Self-starter, action oriented, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build strong relationships based on trust and integrity with interpersonal skills
• Alignment with Futurpreneur’s values and commitment to the mission/purpose of the organization
• Be a role model for Futurpreneur’s organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people