Communications And Engagement Representative (Social Media & Graphic Design)

UFCW 1518 is hiring a Communications and Engagement Representative to join our team.

Join us in the fight for fairness.

A Day in the Life 

As Communications and Engagement Representative, you will report directly to the Director of Communications and will be responsible for all graphic design and video content for UFCW 1518’s planning, organizing, and marketing campaigns. They will also lead the development of promotional material for events and projects from conception to completion. Here’s what you can expect to dig into in this exciting, hands-on role:

• Seek out opportunities to engage members in the bargaining process. 
• Work with the Director of Communication to identify opportunities to engage current members and the public around important union and social justice news.
• Lead the development of our graphic assets for web and print including social media posts, infographics, web interfaces, magazines, leaflets, videos, etc.
• Support communications related to union events, including education initiatives, and occasionally assist in facilitating and monitoring events.
• Own UFCW 1518’s social media platforms, particularly video and visual content for emergent platforms like Instagram and TikTok, and maintaining a high responsiveness on social media
• Assist in maintaining the union’s websites to help grow engagement through creating content, refining the UX of digital properties, and developing landing pages and micro-sites for organizing, campaigns, educational events, etc.
• Occasionally assist Officers with internal correspondence and support with copywriting and mass texts.
• Create member email communications including organizing and campaign-related email communications in a timely manner using the email marketing platform Mailchimp.
• Support UFCW 1518’s overall brand, ensuring consistent and proper use and establishing processes and guidelines for effective and efficient communication and branding efforts.
• Contribute to the development of campaigns and help coordinate their implementation through stories, reports, publications, email marketing and newsletters to engage stakeholders.

What You Bring To The Table 

• Ability to work cooperatively while fostering a climate of shared respect and collaboration. 
• Confident with receiving feedback in a constructive manner. 
• A commitment to social, racial, gender and economic justice.
• Creative problem-solving and time management skills to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Unmatched communication skills, you not only have outstanding interpersonal skills but understand the system and intricate strategies behind communication as well. 
• Proficient in utilizing different platforms to reach external stakeholders for maximum messaging impact. 
• Strong ability to think strategically and develop actionable plans to achieve goals using your innovative mindset.  
• Exceptional written skills and ability to write copy for various platforms to target specific audiences. 
• High energy, a can-do attitude, and fresh ideas that will advance our growth as an organization. 
• Exceptional ability to collaborate with those around you to achieve goals together. 
• A creative approach to content creation and a desire to stay on top of social media trends.

Your Qualifications

• Ability to travel to attend events, report on member initiatives at worksites, and attend conferences.
• Exceptional graphic design and short video creation skills and a strong familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• 3-5 years of experience in a graphic design, marketing. or communications role. 
• An undergraduate degree or equivalent in graphic design, journalism, public relations, communications, business, or related fields. 
• Previous work experience in graphic design or communications within a social justice or public service organization, communications firm, public relations agency, or similar operation. 
• Professional knowledge of various software and apps such as Google, Outlook, MailChimp, Content Management Systems (CMS), and Social Media (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and other emerging platforms).
• Strong working knowledge of WordPress, HTML, and CSS.
• Ability to present diverse materials effectively.
• Extensive and proven work experience executing successful campaigns using a variety of print and online communications. 

It’s a Bonus If You Have

• Experience copywriting for web assets.
• Experience with Meta Ads Manager.
• Knowledge of Sketch and Figma. 
• JavaScript and PHP experience. 
• Proficiency in other languages
• Knowledge of the role, objectives and activities of labour unions. 

Why UFCW 1518?

UFCW 1518 values our team’s meaningful contributions and unmatched expertise that are integral to achieving our ambitious goals. As a joining member of our team, you can expect: 

• Extended health benefits and dental plan to value the well-being of you and your family.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role and feel the invigorating energy of collaborating with colleagues in the office with the chance to work remotely.
• Eligibility for our Pension Plan to set you up for happiness and success down the road.
• Car allowance, insurance, and gas card plus salary compensation for any work-related travel costs.
• Generous paid time off, starting with 15 vacation days, accrued personal time off, and statutory holidays to prioritize work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation package.

UFCW 1518 is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Indigenous, BIPOC, immigrants, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If this sounds like what you’re looking for in your next opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please apply by submitting your resume and portfolio.

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