Marketing, Communications and Media Assistant

Would you like the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of communications, marketing & media?Do you want to be part of a hybrid workplace where positively impacting youth and their education is at the heart of what you do every day?Look no further - an exciting opportunity awaits you at Let's Talk Science!We invite you to submit your application to join Let’s Talk Science – Canada’s leading national, charitable organization that engages youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Let’s Talk Science believes equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are committed to employment equity, building a diverse workforce and accessibility for all employees and program participants. We invite you to complete a brief questionnaire to help us build and measure our efforts to attract members of Equity Deserving communities to employment with Let’s Talk Science at https://questionpro.ca/t/AB3unpnZB3uwj1. Marketing, Communications and Media AssistantThe Marketing, Communications & Media Assistant supports the Marketing Communications team in the coordination of marketing, communication and media functions within the organization, including project management, analytics monitoring and outreach with external partners. The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Director, Marketing Communications. Requirements/QualificationsPost-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or a related fieldAt least 1 – 2 years’ experience in communications, marketing and/or public relationsDemonstrated competency with technology and computer/software skills (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Planner) and knowledge of SharePoint, with a comfort switching between Mac & PC environmentFamiliar with and experience using social media as marketing and communications tools Experience with project management and monitoring, including work with external vendors and service providers Knowledge of, and comfort with, French translation process, an assetBilingualism (English and French) an assetA full position description can be downloaded from our website at: https://letstalkscience.ca/employment-opportunities. This position is also available in French at https://parlonssciences.ca/travaillez-pour-nous. We also invite you to visit our website letstalkscience.ca / parlonssciences.ca to learn more about our organization including our historical and ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (https://letstalkscience.ca/about-us/equity).Benefits and Perks of Working at Let’s Talk ScienceCompetitive salary and flexible hoursHybrid work option with support for set-up and connectivity – Must be in London or surrounding area to attend the Let’s Talk Science located in London, Ontario Starting with 3 weeks' vacation plus a 2-week paid closure over the December–January holiday periodComprehensive group benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life and critical illnessTraining to support our commitment to EDIA Let's Talk Science has paused the enforcement of our mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. We will continue to strongly recommend vaccination; we will monitor and follow the scientific research but will not require that any new staff be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. Please note that the policy will continue to exist and may be enforced again in the future if warranted.Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) quoting “Marketing, Communications & Media Assistant” as outlined below by 11:59 pm ET on September 1, 2024 to:Shawna AgathosHuman Resource Generalist, Let’s Talk Science1510 Woodcock Street, Unit 8 London ON N6H 5S1Or via email: [email protected] (please submit all documents in one pdf file)FAX: (519) 474-4085Equity StatementLet’s Talk Science is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge the shared lands we live and work on across Canada and that our national office is situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Wyandot and Anishinaabe. Let’s Talk Science values the diverse and intersectional identities of its stakeholders and staff. Let’s Talk Science believes equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity and is committed to accessibility for all employees. We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society that will enrich our work and learning environment. Let’s Talk Science seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applications who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodation to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We thank everyone for their expression of interest and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying. However, with the limitations on time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.