Social Media Specialist

Description

Requisition Number: SOCIA001699
Type: Internal & External – Full-Time (Indeterminate)
Hours of Work: 40 hrs/week; Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Compensation: $54,000 annually, plus a generous leave, benefits and pension package
Program & Location: Hybrid - Vancouver Gastown Office (3 times per week) & Remote
Union: BC Government Employee’s Union (BCGEU) - This position requires union membership
Deadline: By noon, Thursday, September 12th, 2024

About Us:
Atira Women's Resource Society, an award-winning nonprofit organization known for its inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside a remarkable group of women working to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.

About the Job:
The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the strategic marketing, communication, social media, print media, and community engagement programs for Atira Women’s Resource Society including all of our programs and projects. The primary goal of this position is to increase Atira’s brand awareness, share our voice and ideas, and most importantly, promote our mission, vision, and values. Reporting to the Manager of communications, the specialist will work closely with the communications team to coordinate the day-to-day activities of our social media channels, including coordinating the workflow and publishing of social content to Atira’s platforms. They will plan and execute a content calendar, creating graphics and videos, editing photos, copywriting, monitoring engagement (e.g. comments and shares), analyzing results, and developing monthly reports. While no two days will be exactly alike, the Social Media Specialist/Content Creator will learn, share and stay on top of social media best practices and develop creative ideas and innovative ways of delivering digital content. They will be responsible for video and photo editing to feed various digital materials and contribute to and work with relevant teams and stakeholders to implement the digital side of integrated social media campaigns They will visit Atira’s various sites for photos and videos and support the communications and fund development team with general marketing duties to ensure the department performs smoothly.

About You:
You are a feminist, passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children. You embrace Atira’s mission, vision, values and philosophy. You have a well-developed understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada, and you understand the impact of the residential school system. You support women who choose abstinence but understand abstinence is just one option for women struggling with substance use. Your definition of a woman includes transgender, two-spirit and intersex women and transfeminine individuals. You are sex worker positive. You question actions inconsistent with our values and you treat everyone with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with you. You expect great things from yourself and your co-workers. You inspire others with your passion for women’s anti-violence work and your eagerness for excellence. You contribute to an environment where women can flourish and grow and you seek what is best for women, rather than what’s best for you or your team. You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability and you take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing.

Qualifications:
A degree or diploma in journalism, marketing, advertising communications, public relations, or other relevant discipline and or a combination of relevant skill-based training plus two years of proven experience in building online communities, managing social media channels for business, print media, and marketing. Demonstrates creativity and documented immersion in Social Media (provide links to profiles as examples). Experience in a customer service role is an asset.

Additional Requisites/Assets:

• Covid-19 and annual flu vaccinations are recommended
• All positions are subject to a Criminal Records Review (Submitted by Atira)
• You must have a legal authorization to work in Canada.

Application Process:
To apply, please submit a cover letter along with your current resume, demonstrating how you meet or exceed the qualifications outlined above. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira will receive priority in the review process. While candidates lacking specific experience may still be considered based on exceptional cover letters and transferable skills, preference will be given to qualified First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit women, as well as Black women, women of colour, trans women, disabled women, and women from other equity-seeking groups. Fluency in languages other than English is an asset.
For a current list of postings, please visit our website at atira.bc.ca/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Atira Women's Resource Society is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

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