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Council for the Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta operating as Africa Centre is looking for Bilingual Communications and Social Media Assistant

About:

The Council for Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta (CAAC), operating as the Africa Centre is a not-for-profit organization that serves as a community hub, providing programs and services from a place of cultural awareness and competency to the families in our diverse community. The Africa Centre’s mission is to create opportunities for access and full participation for African Canadians in Alberta.

Location: Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule: 8-hour shift

Experience: Social Media Marketing: 1 year (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Africa Centre Communications Coordinator, the Communications and Social Media Assistant is expected to:
• Work closely with the Africa Centre Communications Coordinator to create and implement social media and communications campaigns
• Work closely with Africa Centre Communications Coordinator to develop a brand that aligns with Africa Centre values, that is consistent for all programs, across all digital and print channels
• Provide organizational guidance to all staff to ensure established branding guidelines for the Africa Centre are followed
• Review appropriate internal and external, communication materials to ensure messages are consistent and adhere to branding
• Ensure that all social media forums are current and have daily and regular posts
• Researches, writes, edits and produces content for communication channels including web communications and social media in English and French
• Develops and distributes print promotional materials including brochures, posters, guidebooks, and signage
• Assists with the rebranding design and content of Africa Centre website
• Responsible for writing and distributing press releases, media advisories, backgrounders, fact sheets, articles, key messages, speeches, media pitches and coordinating requests
• Attend and speak at agency and community events
• Coordinate media relations with fund development regarding events
• Priority will be given to candidates who are fluent in English and French

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or in the process of obtaining a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Marketing
• Skilled in graphic design including Adobe software will be an asset
• Proven PC skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools
• Detail-oriented, creative and responsible
• Experience in Social Media strategy and execution
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and within a team and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

Interested candidates please apply.