Hybrid role — june to august 2024

Communications Consultant

Scarborough, Canada · Hybrid role (some onsite work required)
$16.55 hourly · 35 hours per week · 8 weeks

About Us

Nourishing Bodies, Enriching Souls. Together with our partners, the MIND Program creates a safe haven where every resident in Toronto Community Housing buildings in Southwest Scarborough can find belonging, purpose, and support.

Through our nourishing food programs and empowering safe-space community activities, we strive to uplift lives and enhance the health and well-being of those facing poverty, isolation, mental illness, and addiction.

Together, we catalyze positive change, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience.


Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and creative summer student to assist in enhancing the social media presence of our not-for-profit community program. The selected candidate will be crucial in setting up, managing, and expanding our organization's reach on Instagram and LinkedIn.

This position will involve content creation, posting, and the development of a comprehensive 12-month content calendar to ensure consistent and engaging communication.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Social Media Management

    • Establish and manage Instagram, Meta and LinkedIn accounts for the organization.

    • Develop and implement strategies to increase followers, engagement, and brand awareness.

    • Monitor social media platforms regularly, respond to inquiries, comments, and messages in a timely manner.

    • Establish brand guidelines and hashtags

  • Content Creation

    • Create high-quality, compelling visual and written content (including graphics, photos, videos, and posts) aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.

    • Collaborate with team members to gather information and stories for content creation.

    • Ensure all content is in line with branding guidelines and promotes the organization’s values and mandate, while respecting the privacy requirements of the program’s participants

  • Content Scheduling and Calendar Creation

    • Develop a comprehensive 12-month content calendar for Instagram and LinkedIn, focusing on campaigns, events, and key organizational milestones.

    • Schedule and post content according to the content calendar, maintaining a consistent and engaging online presence.

  • On-site Presence

    • Attend the organization’s site at least once a week between 9 am and 12 pm for meetings, updates, and collaboration with the team.


Qualifications

  • Age 15-30

  • Currently enrolled or looking to continue their post-secondary studies in a relevant degree program (Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or related field)

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, particularly Instagram and LinkedIn.

  • Proficiency in content creation tools/software.

  • Creative thinking and a passion for storytelling through various media formats.

  • Speak English fluently

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

  • Self-starter and able to take initiative and finish tasks with little supervision

  • Access to the Internet and mobile phone

  • Experience with photography and/or videography is an asset.


Location: Remote/In-Person

The majority of the candidate’s work can be executed and completed remotely at the location of their choosing.

Given that the nature of their work is to promote the social activities and programming that we deliver, we do expect that the chosen candidate will attend in-person, on-site programming once each week, Tuesdays or Wednesdays between the hours of 9am and 12pm.


Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role. Additionally, please include any relevant samples of your writing, social media content, or photography/videography work.

Applications can be sent to contact@mindprogram.org

Join us in making a difference in the community through effective communication and engagement on social media!

M.I.N.D. is an inclusive and equitable organization that encourages applications from qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.