Human Resources Intern

First Work, Ontario’s youth employment network, is a leading membership organization bringing together the best providers of youth programming and employment services, business and industry leadership, academia, and government in developing solutions for youth employment. First Work’s direct engagement with youth ensures that services are relevant, culturally appropriate, and timely. With a membership community encompassing all of Ontario, our members help to shape First Work’s endeavours to bridge the gap between young people and employment.

The Opportunity:

First Work is looking for an individual to take on the role of the Social Media Coordinator. The individual will be responsible for assisting in developing, implementing and monitoring First Work’s social media strategy in order to increase brand awareness and program participation.

The successful applicant will demonstrate sound judgment, be flexible and willing to learn and adapt to different work assignments in a team setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributes to development and implementation of the social media strategy in accordance with First Work’s strategic plan, brand, industry best practices and emerging trends to engage stakeholders by directly supporting the Communications team.
• Plan and maintain a social media calendar, including notable external and internal dates.
• Create and publish consistent, meaningful content including images and videos on all platforms that excites our community to take action and build meaningful connections.
• Monitor social media channels for mentions, comments, and messages, and respond in a timely and professional manner.
• Foster a positive and authentic online community by engaging with followers, addressing concerns, and fostering a sense of community.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather content, ensure consistency, and align social media efforts with overall marketing initiatives.
• Supports First Work’s thought leadership endeavours by developing, writing, and contributing to written pieces for pitching, blog purposes, or member communications.
• Coordinate and attend company events to capture content and post on social media platforms.
• Implement other strategies to maintain First Work & Aspire’s social media presence.
• Analyze social media metrics and provide regular reports to evaluate the effectiveness of social media efforts.
• Prepare reports on our social media marketing efforts.
• Stay updated on industry trends, social media best practices, and emerging platforms to recommend new strategies.
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Who you are:

• Detail Oriented & Organized – Strong attention to detail and an ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities at once. Capable to multi-task, manage and meet tight deadlines.
• Communicator - Strong verbal communication skills, effective and professional written communication skills.
• Proactive Self-Starter – Independent, flexible, and adaptable learner who takes initiative to ask thoughtful questions to take action.
• Team Player - willing to assist with multiple areas of the organization.
• Creative thinker - Always looking for opportunities to grow and learn in a flexible and adaptive environment.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Personal or professional experience is preferred (co-op, projects, volunteer, etc).
• Experience in writing, editing, and publishing written and visual content.
• Have excellent customer services skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Have strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), Zoom, Canva, and Adobe are considered assets.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Anticipated Start Date: May 2024

Anticipated End Date: August 2024

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week

Hourly Wage: $16.55

Hiring Values: First Work is committed to fostering a work environment which reflects our values as an organization and community, including a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals who identify as one or more of the following to apply: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, LGTBQ2S+, women, and/or, gender-diverse persons.

Accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please indicate how First Work can accommodate your needs.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be invited to a virtual interview.

How To Apply:

To apply, please send your resume via email to info@firstwork.org with the subject line “Social Media Coordinator - First name_Last name”. Applications must be received no later than Friday, May 3, 2024 by 5:00 PM EST.

Job Types: Temporary, Internship, Contract
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 2024-05-03