Marketing Assistant( London)
London, ON
About Goodwill
Goodwill Industries is a non-profit social enterprise that provides work opportunities, skills development, and employee and family strengthening for people who face barriers such as disability or social disadvantage. The aim is to advance individuals, families and communities toward economic self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, one of five regional Goodwills in Canada, serves communities across Ontario, and employs 1,000 people on a variety of social enterprise work platforms. The organization is positioned for accelerated growth and is aiming to create 900 new jobs over the next five years.
Marketing Assistant
Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Assistant will assist Goodwill’s Marketing Team and its efforts to support mission and business across the Organization, helping develop, implement and maintain various components of Goodwill’s brand and communications strategy.
This junior marketing role will appeal to a candidate who is passionate about marketing and design, has strong written communication skills, and is excited to work for a non-profit that supports people, planet and community.
Role and Responsibilities
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Be part of the creative process to elevate Goodwill’s brand, integrate mission into marketing materials and collateral, and help the department meet and exceed goals set by the organization.
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Support the team’s social media activity by providing engaging content (posts, stories, etc.), and responding to comments/questions.
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Help maintain Goodwill’s websites and provide support with updating content to help inform visitors of essential information as well as integrating mission along the way.
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Support the Marketing Department by providing graphic design, communications, and/or administrative support for Facebook Workplace, Work Works e-newsletters, Intranet, and other internal and external communication channels and/or events.
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Be a brand ambassador, assist the Marketing Department to ensure that all store branding is up-to-date, mission integrated, and in good repair across the entire region
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Help prioritize support requests that come into the department from various locations and platforms
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Provide administrative support to Goodwill’s Marketing team; including, helping with mail, deliveries, data entry, and customer service
Qualifications
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Post-secondary diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Graphic Design (or relevant job experience)
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1 to 3 years’ marketing, communications or graphic design experience
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1 to 3 years’ social media experience (social media account management is considered an asset)
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Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset
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Experience with WordPress or a CMS is an asset
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Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and insurance
The Opportunity
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Join an organization that is dedicated to helping people who face barriers to employment and committed to sustainability and reducing environmental impact
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Be part of a non-profit, social enterprise that is positioned for accelerated growth
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Continue developing your skills and expanding your network in a busy, challenging and creative working environment
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Flexible working hours
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Work in an open environment with various workspaces and collaboration areas
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Receive a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit plan, including health, dental, and vision
Goodwill Industries is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and members feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential