administrative assistant
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Communications Assistant
Posted on
June 18, 2024
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Employer details
Niagara Catholic District School Board
Job details
Are you passionate about communications? Do you have a flair for social media? Are looking to grow your career and work in a dynamic workplace? If so, we may have just the opportunity for you! Serving as a member of the Boards Communications team, the Communications Assistant will support the Communications Officer and Digital Production Specialist in engaging with our schools and the Niagara Catholic CommUNITY. The successful candidate will regularly update school and board websites, create engaging social media posts and will play a key role in supporting the Boards internal and external engagement, growth and retention goals. WHAT WE OFFER: <p> Extensive benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account<p> Enrolment in an exceptional pension plan<p> Employee and Family Assistance Program<p> Staff wellness resources<p> Competitive vacation days; plus, additional two-week paid Christmas Break<p> Condensed summer working hours<p> Flexible working solutions<p> Inclusive, high-performing culture<p> Ongoing learning and career growth <p> WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: <p> Update the Board and school websites (text, images, and videos)<p> Create a social media schedule<p> Create and post content for social media platforms to promote and share information about Niagara Catholic<p> Use sound judgement to respond appropriately to inquiries and messages on social media and by email<p> Assist with media relations, including writing and distributing media releases, and planning media events<p> Contribute to the Communications teams efforts to increase community and staff engagement<p> Contribute to creating the boards annual advertising campaign<p> Send Communications and IT Services notices as required<p> Create and share bereavement and other recognition notices as required<p> Proofread and edit documents, publications, and web content<p> Taking photos and videos at events and to ensure we have current photos for ads and other publications<p> Travel to schools and board sites as required <p> WHAT YOU BRING: <p> College or university diploma or degree in journalism, communications, or public relations;<p> A minimum of two years working in communications, marketing, journalism, or media relations<p> Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and other online editing and design platforms;<p> Experience using established and emerging social media platforms including Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn;<p> Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;<p> Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities;<p> Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills;<p> Willingness to work as part of a dynamic team;<p> An ability to effectively manage tasks and projects independently;<p> A keen eye for accuracy with exceptional attention to detail. <p> This is a permanent full-time position. HOURS: Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (some evening and weekend work may be required for special events) LOCATION: Catholic Education Centre, Welland We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. <p>At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. <p> The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niaga
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LocationWelland, ON
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
ApplyToEducation
#2779169
Advertised until
2024-08-17
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