SUMMARY:
The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for managing the organization’s social media presence and for sending weekly newsletters and e-blasts to keep our members and the management community engaged and up to date about MMF and industry-wide news.
They will report to the Executive Director and will work alongside both the Outreach and Programming Directors. Learn more about the team at https://mmfcanada.ca/our-team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead on MMF Canada’s social media activity, creating and executing strategic plans including content creation and analysis.
- Day-to-day management of MMF social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) including:
- posting about MMF programming and events (ensuring coordination with Programming Director and newsletter content)
- sharing industry information pertinent to the MMF Canada audience
- building connections with partner organizations by sharing their relevant content
- managing and replying to direct messages across all of MMF’s social media channels and monitoring and responding to public comments on our posts when required
- Draft and send weekly newsletters and e-blasts
- Source content for newsletters and social media and create images in Canva as necessary
- Attend weekly meetings with full team and/or Executive Director and other meetings as necessary to fulfill responsibilities - meetings are held on weekdays
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Effective time manager with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills - written, visual, and interpersonal
- Creative
- Detail-oriented - ensuring outgoing messaging is correct and complete
- Independent and resourceful - thrive in a remote work environment and shows initiative
- Collaborative and responsive - enjoys working with a team able to respond to needs and requests in a timely manner
- Fluent in English; French would be an asset
- Experience with running social media advertising would be an asset
- Proven experience using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn to effectively communicate with and grow online audiences
- Proficiency using Linktree, Canva, Hootsuite, MailChimp, Slack, Google Drive
- Understanding of and experience in the music industry would be an asset
ADDITIONAL INFO:
TERM - October 3, 2022 to March 31, 2022
TYPE - 6-month contract position with possibility of continuing based on funding and contractor performance
FEE - $12,000 - Contractor to invoice as $2,000/month, including HST if applicable
LOCATION - Remote (MMF Canada operates as a fully virtual office, primarily using Google Drive, Zoom, and Slack to communicate)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED - Access to a computer and mobile phone and high-speed internet
HOURS - flexible; approximately 15 to 20 hrs per week depending on contractor’s skill and speed
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
MMF Canada is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from systemically and historically excluded candidates including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, female, and/or disabled. We strive to foster an inclusive and equitable environment including representation and intentional relationship building throughout our staff, board, members, and hired speakers and presenters.
Please email a resume expressing your interest and outlining your suitability for this contract to admin@mmfcanada.ca with the subject “Communications Coordinator Application”.
This posting closes September 7, 2022 at 11:59pm PDT.
If you require accessibility accommodations to participate in the application process, please contact admin@mmfcanada.ca.
Please note only qualified applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest.
