Content Strategist (Student, Hybrid)

About The Salvation Army

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

About the Position

The purpose of the Content Strategist is to develop and implement content which will promote the work of the International Development Department and its many programs.

• Assist the resource media coordinator in providing strategic and operational support to marketing and media initiatives for the International Development Department
• Create and design engaging content for both online platforms (Facebook, Instagram, twitter) and written published works.
• Support the development and implementation of promotional and fundraising materials.
• Assist in developing promotional material for 2 significant campaigns (Brighter Futures and Under the Tree) and any future campaigns that the International Development Office undertakes.
• Support the International Development Department with innovative presentations and ideas to engage individuals and the public in the ministry of International Development.
• Develop ideas for improving newsletters and other platforms
• Provide technical support for the International Development Office
• Provide secretarial and administrative duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must meet the requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Program:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred.
• Is legally entitled to work according to the provincial / territorial legislations and regulations
• Completing/Completed a University/College degree in Communications, graphic design or a related field.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Presentation of Portfolio preferable
• At least 3 - 6 months of experience working in digital marketing, communications or advertising.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to write and structure content clearly
• Creative and attentive to detail
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, in-Design and Acrobat, Microsoft Office
• Solid Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Understanding and support of the mission of The Salvation Army in an international context

Hours - This is a full-time temporary position: 35 hours/week for 10 weeks.

Pay - Hourly rate of $17.75.

Other Details

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.

We thank all applicants and will contact candidates selected for next steps. Internal Applicants are encouraged to notify their current supervisor when applying for a new position within The Salvation Army.