MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
ABOUT YES
YES is a well-known Montreal non-profit; the only uniquely English-language employment and self-employment service provider in Quebec. Delivering over 500 workshops a year, between 5-10 large-scale conferences and events, managing 3 publications, and handling over 10,000 client visits, YES is a leader in its field. YES career counsellors offer a variety of services from one-on-one strategic career counselling to internship and mentorship services. Well connected in the Montreal business community, YES also offers professional business coaching, sales coaching, brand coaching, artist-entrepreneur coaching, and legal and accounting clinics.
ROLE
Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator supports the promotion of YES' programs and the planning of its events and conferences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Author text for advertisements, collateral, announcements and speaking points;
Design marketing collateral including brochures, posters, HTML emails, and website updates;
Plan and execute advertising campaigns, including media buys, managing campaign budgets and evaluating the effectiveness of the campaign;
Develop and implement a coordinated online marketing strategy to support YES reputation and brand building campaigns in key markets;
Assist in coordinating events: event promotion, venue sourcing, managing registrations, logistics, catering, etc.;
REQUIREMENTS
University degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Event Planning, Graphic Design and/or equivalent experience;
Strong computer and design skills: Microsoft Office programs (Word, Access, Publisher, FrontPage, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), website design and maintenance (HTML), Adobe CS3 programs (Photoshop, In Design, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Flash, Acrobat Pro);
Excellent and proven writing/editing ability: Impeccable English writing skill, with a talent for the concise, creative and consistent use of the language to effectively deliver messages;
Up-to-date familiarity with the use of internet, social media & online communication in promotion, brand building and reputation management an asset;
Experience planning events: event promotion, venue sourcing, managing registrations, logistics, etc. an asset;
Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing priorities, manage processes, and enjoy a fast-paced, unpredictable environment;
Good organizational and problem-solving skills and a strong conceptual thinker;
Can/will-do attitude, diligence, creativity;
Attention to detail;
Strategic perspective;
Hands-on work ethic;
Previous non-profit experience an asset.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your cover letter and rιsumι to dgoodfellow@yesmontreal.ca
Deadline: Nov. 13th, 2009
666 Sherbrooke St. W., 7th Floor
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E7
T: 514.878.9788
F: 514.878.9950
info@yesmontreal.ca
www.yesmontreal.ca
- Location: YES Montreal
- Compensation: TBD
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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