JOB POSTING 1
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Do you love spending time on social media and want to use your skills to help raise awareness for a nonprofit organization? If your answer is yes, then we need you! Afropolitan Canada is looking for a purpose-driven leader who loves social media and cares deeply about telling great stories that matter to build a better community.
About Afropolitan Canada:
Afropolitan Canada is a bilingual not-for-profit organization based in Toronto that uses its platform and expertise to support people of the African and Caribbean diaspora in the development and implementation of socio-professional and entrepreneurial skills. We provide soft skills and entrepreneurial workshops, cultural programs, and events to support young women and men in their education and career advancement.
Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize, create, launch, and publish digital content (images & videos), in French & English to be posted on Instagram and LinkedIn
- Plan and maintain a yearly editorial calendar
- Strategize and test initiatives to build following across social media outlets
- Create an overall aesthetic to our social channels that fits with our brand, working with our Executive Director develop a social media playbook
- Maintain digital portal where all creative assets are uploaded
- Assist the team in monitoring and responding to comments from our audience on Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Attend events or experiences to share on social media
Requirements:
- Fluent in English and have strong skills in French
- Available 4 hours weekly, with flexibility during event weeks
- Seeking a degree in Marketing, Media Studies, Design, Photography, Video Production, or a related field, (Graphic Design proficiency is a plus)
- Experience creating social media content on Instagram and LinkedIn
- Experience filming and editing short-form video content
- Comfortable with layout and design, using programs such as Canva, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator
- Proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets
- Ability to travel to Toronto studio locations for content creation
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Must keep an open mind towards feedback and creative revisions
- Immaculate attention to detail and high appreciation towards aesthetics
- A team player who is comfortable toggling between various tasks with ease, while often working independently
Compensation:
- $18 per hour
- Up to 20 hours per month
- Flexible
How to apply:
Please submit your application via afropolitancanada@gmail.com with a resume and portfolio or samples of your social media work. Applications without a portfolio/samples will not be considered. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 14th, 2022.