Description
Serving as a member of the Boards Communications team, the Communications Assistant will support the Communications Officer and Digital Production Specialist in engaging with our schools and the Niagara Catholic CommUNITY. The successful candidate will regularly update school and board websites, create engaging social media posts and will play a key role in supporting the Boards internal and external engagement, growth and retention goals.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Extensive benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account
Enrolment in an exceptional pension plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Staff wellness resources
Competitive vacation days; plus, additional two-week paid Christmas Break
Condensed summer working hours
Flexible working solutions
Inclusive, high-performing culture
Ongoing learning and career growth
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Update the Board and school websites (text, images, and videos)
Create a social media schedule
Create and post content for social media platforms to promote and share information about Niagara Catholic
Use sound judgement to respond appropriately to inquiries and messages on social media and by email
Assist with media relations, including writing and distributing media releases, and planning media events
Contribute to the Communications teams efforts to increase community and staff engagement
Contribute to creating the boards annual advertising campaign
Send Communications and IT Services notices as required
Create and share bereavement and other recognition notices as required
Proofread and edit documents, publications, and web content
Taking photos and videos at events and to ensure we have current photos for ads and other publications
Travel to schools and board sites as required
WHAT YOU BRING:
College or university diploma or degree in journalism, communications, or public relations;
A minimum of two years working in communications, marketing, journalism, or media relations
Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and other online editing and design platforms;
Experience using established and emerging social media platforms including Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn;
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities;
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills;
Willingness to work as part of a dynamic team;
An ability to effectively manage tasks and projects independently;
A keen eye for accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
This is a permanent full-time position.
HOURS: Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (some evening and weekend work may be required for special events)
LOCATION: Catholic Education Centre, Welland
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.
