About Marketing / Communications Assistant

The FAC is currently seeking a volunteer Marketing / Communications Assistant to assist with organizing and promoting events celebrating French language, culture and heritage. The individual will work on projects involving event coordination and promotion, beginning with development of the event concept, determination of target audiences and conception / generation of effective social media and hard-copy promotional materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The volunteer will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Actively participate in all aspects of coordination and promotion of varied cultural events
2. Maintain accurate databases of participants, vendors and key contacts for events
3. Generate, in collaboration with staff and volunteers, promotional tools including, but not limited to, press releases, flyers, videos and social media
4. Communicate effectively with members, board and media, via phone and in person
5. Other tasks related to organization activities, as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS
Interested candidates should possess:
• Enthusiastic, positive and creative approach to projects
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of common social media (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter)
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interest in promoting French language and culture
• Some knowledge of French (spoken and/or written) and social media preferred

Anticipated commitment: 3-5 hours per week

Application Process

Send email expressing interest to [email protected]