Communications and Events Officer

 

Join a dynamic team passionate about events!

L’ASSOCIÉ is a firm specializing in association governance and event planning. Our team meets the diverse needs of associations, including administration, event planning, communications, membership management, and accounting.

As a small company, we make sure to put listening and friendliness at the heart of our projects and daily management. Would you like to join a growing, creative company that makes a difference in the lives of hundreds of volunteers every day? We are currently looking for a communications and events officer to join our team!

Key responsibilities

Communications

Develop and implement communication schedules for clients under your responsibility, demonstrating creativity and marketing acumen;
Write, coordinate, and format client newsletters for publication;
Write all types of texts: general communications, press releases, social media posts, thank-you letters;
Manage and moderate client social media accounts;
Create infographics for various documents: schedules, guides, participant handbooks, informational posters;
Update client website content;
Participate in communications activity planning meetings;
Create statistical reports on client communications campaigns and issue recommendations on the scope of promotional and communications activities;
Supporting the project manager by helping to organize client conferences and events;
Performing any other related tasks.

Seeking sponsorships and funding

Supporting project managers by developing partnership plans;
Seeking and soliciting sponsorships and partnerships;
Monitoring visibility due to partners based on established partnerships.

Event organization

Site research and comparative table development;
Supplier research and request for bids;
Follow-up and coordination of exhibitor needs;
Providing support for the on-site execution of organized events and activities;
Maintaining event databases;
Making phone calls and following up with association members and external organizations as needed to confirm their participation in events;
Performing administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position;
Bilingualism in French/English;
Excellent time management and deadline-keeping skills, ability to work quickly;
Demonstrated marketing and communication skills;
Excellent command of spoken and written French and English;
Rigorous file preparation;
Ability to manage multiple projects;
Demonstrated autonomy;
Interpersonal skills, team player;
Interest in events;
Meticulous and able to prioritize.

Qualifications

Training in communication, computer graphics, or any work experience deemed relevant to the nature of the position;
Excellent command of Adobe software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator);
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Excellent knowledge of social media;
Excellent knowledge of the MailChimp platform;
Comfortable with WordPress and regular website updates;
Knowledge of how non-profits operate;
Available occasionally for evening and weekend activities.

Working conditions

Salary offered: to be discussed
Number of hours per week: 37.5 hours, permanent position
Work location: Remote work, equipment provided by the employer
Start date: August 21

Employee benefits

Group insurance program paid 50% by the employer
Employer-contributed RRSP
6% vacation pay
Exclusive teleworking (not related to COVID-19)
Highly flexible schedule
Option to work two months per year outside the country
Four-day work week during the summer
Three social committees to get away from the professional environment
Company on a human scale

Contact person

Marie-Ève Ducharme / marie-eve@lassocie.ca

Apply now!

 

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