ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ORILLIA AND DISTRICT
For over 55 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District (BBBSOD) has been supporting positive mentoring relationships within our community. Since 1966, our pledge has been to provide quality-mentoring experiences for children in our community. Since inception, our agency has directly influenced over 10,000 community members who have received mentoring programs or participated actively as a volunteer mentor. On average, we annually provide direct support to 350 local children and youth through BBBSOD programs.
FUNCTION:
We are looking for an energetic and positive person, with a strong commitment to our mission. This individual, reporting to the Fundraising and Community Development Coordinator, will be responsible for the day-to-day marketing and communications support with a specific focus on the events area. As the Summer Student: Marketing Assistant you will be the voice of Big Brothers and Sisters of Orillia and District and a brand champion.
We are looking for a strong writer and copy editor to support the creation of fresh content for our website and for event materials. You will nurture and engage with our community, create fresh dialogue, deepen relationships, and ultimately grow our reach.
Responsible to:Fundraising and Community Development Coordinator \& Executive Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for assisting the Fundraising and Event Coordinator with:
- Engaging in community and program events
- Creating content for social media channels and website
- Coordinating and supporting event staff with marketing and sponsorship package sales
- Fulfilling all marketing, communication and promotion aspects of signature events
- Collecting, capturing and archiving impact stories to share for fundraising and volunteer recruitment
- Writing and distributing compelling press releases, PSAs, ad copy, and media invitations, and story pitches
- Supporting production of graphic, photo, and video content to brand standards
- Supporting website content revisions and updates
- Proofreading content and make changes where necessary
- other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Area of study in Business / Marketing, Media Studies or Communications, Fundraising, Event Planning, or related field.
- Sales and Marketing: 1 year
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent writing skills, strong verbal/communication skills, and a talent for storytelling and copywriting
- Extrovert who is comfortable interviewing subjects for a story or cold calling to solicit ad sales for events
- Knowledge of digital technologies, platforms, and services
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, within budget, with minimal supervision
- Great interpersonal skills, organized, self-starter, motivated, and a team player
- Full of awesome ideas and eager to implement them!
- Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
- Web design experience at entry level or higher (HTML, CSS, PHP) considered an asset
- Video production and editing skills considered an asset
REQUIREMENTS
- Access to a reliable and secure computer
- Submit a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (Less than 6 mos. Old)
- Valid Ontario Driver's License and adequate liability insurance or have ongoing access to a vehicle and driver, must be able to provide own transportation to special events
- An ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to work remotely if required
This position is available through funding from Canada Summer Jobs (The Government of Canada) and as such applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
- be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and
- be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District strives for inclusivity and representative hiring practices to respond to the communities we serve. The agency welcomes applications from visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, immigrants/refugees, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Interested applicants are requested to email their resume and cover letter by noon Friday, May 16, 2025.
Thank you in advance for you interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Length: 8 weeks
Hours / Days: Monday to Friday (With availability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend work as necessary)
Salary: $17.60 /hour
Office Location: Orillia, ON
If interested please send a cover letter and resume to: m.chaffey@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
