Who we are:

iHuman Youth Society (“iHuman”) is a non-profit organization operating since 1997 whose mission is to serve marginalized youth; promoting their inclusion in the community through crisis intervention, arts, mentorship, and life skills development programming.

iHuman embraces everyone. From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diverse initiatives that support our youth, we’re doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace and world. Our name comes from an Inuit term identifying the symbiotic relationship of the individual within the collective community; ‘one for all and all for one’.

What we can offer you:

Working at iHuman, you will work in a creative work environment to impact vulnerable and marginalized youth positively. We work within the values listed on our website: https://ihuman.org/careers

About the Role:

We are hiring a Marketing Coordinator Summer role . Working with the iHuman team, the Marketing  Coordinator will assist with the implementation of fundraising, marketing and communications plans, and administrative support. This summer role works 8 weeks,  Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and occasionally hours outside of these hours. Total number of hours per week is 35.

Eligibility for the role:

This is a government-funded position that requires candidates to meet the following criteria:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment

• Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and refugee Protection Act

• Be legally entitled to work in Alberta and Canada

What you would do:

• Plan, coordinate, and support the execution of fundraising activities

• Maintain database information of organization’s current and potential donors and supporters

• Work effectively within the team to provide administrative and marketing support as required

• Support with grant writing as required

• Create print and digital media content including social media to promote iHuman activities and events

• Post content, and evaluate what content is engaging and performing well

• Monitor and respond to social media comments to increase engagement and represent the organization
  

Qualifications:

• Student in or graduate of a College, University or Institute program where curriculum includes

        marketing, communications, public relations, administration, or other relevant topics

• Any related experience with organizational communications and marketing including social media

• Administrative experience would be an asset

• Proficiency with MS Office

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High level of organization skills with attention to detail

• Energetic and able to contribute positively within a team environment

• Able to work in a dynamic environment, and keep calm during situations

• Obtain and have clear criminal record check including the vulnerable sector search and child intervention check

Wage: $19/hour

To Apply: 

Please send a cover letter and resume in one document (Word doc or PDF) to . Please include “Marketing Coordinator- Summer” in the subject line of the email. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We appreciate your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.