Marketing and Communications Assistant - Temporary

Are you ready to take the next step in your marketing career? Gain valuable experience and build your resume by promoting a local brand in your community!

This is your opportunity to be your best with LCDS!

LCDS has been providing support to people with varying abilities for over 65 years! Our vision is Inclusive Communities ~ Innovative Leaders and our mission is to Empower People with Developmental Disabilities. We honour the dignity and uniqueness of each person through our core values of _Care, Connection and Excellence._

What we are hiring for : LCDS is looking for a temporary full-time Marketing and Communications Assistant to support the creation of marketing and communication information in alignment with LCDS' vision and mission. Promoting the LCDS brand is central to this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Gathering and prepping the Focus newsletter
• Collecting/drafting social media information
• Obtaining photo consents as needed
• Stories/photos of support workers in action, and crafting short articles to go with (for Focus and social media)
• Capturing photos and information for employee spotlights
• Capturing photos at all LCDS events - spotlighting volunteers
• Creates and develops high-quality social media and print content in line with LCDS' vision, mission and branding
• Attends and promotes agency events
• Encourages others to promote LCDS activities online and raises awareness of LCDS Supports the Fundraising and Event Coordinator, preparing posters or preparing for fundraising events

Qualifications :

• Student or graduate of 2 - 3 year post-secondary diploma or degree in related field preferred (i.e., Communications, Journalism, Public Relations)
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Current, valid "G" or higher Ontario Driver's License

Core Competencies :

• Advocacy
• Building Relationships
• Championing Change & Innovation
• Facilitating Growth & Development
• Inclusive Leadership
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Resilience
• Resource Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Valuing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Compensation and scheduling :

• $20.82 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Contract until approx. September 14, 2024

Note :

• Refer to LCDS Policy for Staffing Qualifications/Job Descriptions on SharePoint for specific position qualifications.
• LCDS is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. LCDS offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by LCDS regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.
• Only those being granted an interview will be contacted by Human Resources