10 Oct
Burnaby Family Life
Burnaby
Job details
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Pay
- $22.78–$24.87 an hour
Job type
- Full-time
- Temporary
Shift and schedule
- Weekends as needed
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
Location
2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Benefits
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- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Full job description
Who we are
Since 1971, Burnaby Family Life (BFL) has been offering quality community social services in Burnaby and in neighboring communities, too. We are building on that tradition and working every day to make this a more inclusive, welcoming, and safe community for all.
What you will be doing
The Communications Assistant role will cover a 12-month maternity leave to support the organization’s marketing, communications, and administrative needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative team member who is enthusiastic about helping Burnaby families.
If you are looking to gain more experience in marketing and communications within the non-profit sector, this is the perfect role for you! Be part of a work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity.
Burnaby Family Life is proud to offer an extensive benefits package.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: 2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby
Wage Range: $22.78 to $24.87 per hour
Benefits: Eligibility for group benefits after probation
Reports to: Executive Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
- Creates content and supports the maintenance of all BFL communication platforms including company website, social media, and internal newsletters on an ongoing basis,
including website copy development and publishing.
- Support and update in coordination with the Executive Assistant all internal procedure manuals.
- Supports community event planning, logistics and staffing needs.
- Coordinate and assist in preparation of promotional material including flyers, social media posts, posters, and newsletters. This will include design using existing templates as well as creating new updated materials in Canva.
- Photography and video development and management
- Assist with other projects and administrative duties as needed.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations
- Detail oriented and results driven.
- Reliable and dedicated, with sound judgement,
and the ability to manage confidential information.
- Proactive and able to meet firm deadlines.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with website management (and design). Experience with SquareSpace would be an asset.
- Experience with graphic design. Proficient in the use of Canva.
- Strong administrative skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Additional Requirements:
- No relevant criminal record to work with vulnerable populations, BFL will request to run a criminal record check upon hire.
- May be required to participate in work-related activities or community events outside regular work hours including occasional weekend and evenings.
How to apply:
To apply,
please submit your resume and cover letter. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. For more information about Burnaby Family Life, please visit our website www.burnabyfamilylife.org.
Closing Date: Posting will be open until filled.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $22.78-$24.87 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience using Canva software?
- Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, PPT, Outlook and Excel)?
Experience:
- marketing and communications:
1 year (preferred)
- website design and development: 1 year (preferred)
- graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-11-04
▶️ Communications Assistant
🖊️ Burnaby Family Life
📍 Burnaby