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Part-time, 16 hours per week, remote [anywhere in Canada] At JA Canada (JACAN) we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our non-profit education organization as a Marketing Assistant. This role is pivotal in ensuring JA is recognized as a reputable, relevant brand that provides quality educational learning experiences for youth. JACAN is the national office for JA in Canada and a member of JA Worldwide. JACAN has been providing financial literacy, workplace readiness and entrepreneurship programs in partnership with the Canadian education system since 1955. Designed to inspire, prepare and help youth succeed, JA programs are delivered across Canada via a network of 14 offices across Canada to reach over 270,000 youth annually. Role Overview: Reporting to the Manager, Marketing &amp; Communications, this role will assist in raising awareness of JA and developing assets to support JA brand, programs and events in Canada. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Social Media Marketing· Assist with developing brand and programs content for social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn· Create digital collateral and templates using Canva for online channels (and for the JA in Canada network)· Assist with copy, content development and campaign ideas· Provide insights and recommendations for ongoing social media strategy and engagement· Conduct market research on social media trends, digital platforms and media monitoring Branding and Collateral Development· Assist with maintaining national brand standards and key messaging· Develop brand and programs templates and support collateral for JA Canada and Charter network· Update program collateral and designs· Support content curation for the JA Canada website and/or JA Campus· Create assets for marketing campaigns · Assist with collateral and logistics for student events · Support additional digital marketing projects as needed Web Content Support· Assist with developing collateral for online platforms including the national website, online digital campus and Moodle platform· Support ongoing website management including general upkeep and maintenance· Contribute to reporting including website analytics and campaign analysis Digital Collateral Management· Assist in maintaining the organization’s digital asset library, ensuing assets are categorized and accessible· Support uploading, tagging and archiving digital files including images, videos, templates and digital collateral Other duties may be required to achieve success in the role Experience and Qualifications· Post-Secondary education in marketing communications or related field/relevant professional experience· Skilled in graphic design with a strong understanding of maintaining brand consistency across visual assets· Experience with content creation and graphic design using digital tools such as Canva · Experience with digital marketing and social media marketing preferred· Ability to work well in a remote team environment and collaborating with others· Highly organized with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently· Ability to independently manage assigned tasks toward meeting set deadlines The Following Would be Considered an Asset:· Experience using a Content Management System (such as WordPress) and/or experience using Moodle · Experience with video editing and developing video content · Proficiency in French (verbal and written)· Experience using a digital asset management (DAM) platform, such as Stockpress JA Canada Commitment to EDI&amp;A JA Canada is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible environment where differences are valued and respected in all areas of our business. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. JA Canada will not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, disability, age (18 and over), record of offenses for which a pardon has been granted, marital status (including same sex partners), family status (being in a parent-child relationship), or any other grounds prohibited by the Canadian Human Rights Code. How to apply: To apply for the position of Marketing Assistant, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and any supporting documents or qualifications to careers@jacanada.org with “Marketing Assistant” as the subject. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon possible. The posting will remain active until a candidate is selected. General LinkedIn interest responses will not qualify absent of a resume and cover letter. Hiring Process: <ul><li>We thank all candidates for their interest in advance. Based on anticipated volume of applicants, we will only respond to successful applications. </li><li>A short list of successful applicants will have an initial screening interview. </li><li>A second interview will be conducted by the Manager, Marketing &amp; Communications and an HR representative, and may be requested to complete a short work-related exercise. </li><li>An offer of employment with JA Canada is conditional upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. </li></ul>

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