Deadline: 10 January 2016
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Marketing and Communications Coordinator in Canada.
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will support the Department by coordinating the Museum’s marketing and communications initiatives including overseeing the Museum’s online and digital presence and supporting media & public relations and outreach activities to reach audiences.
The mission of AKDN is to work to improve the welfare and prospects of people in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa, without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will perform the following functions-
- Provide daily oversight of the Museum’s social media accounts including, but not limited to, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Research, write, schedule and post content for social media channels.
- Develop new content and repurpose existing content for distribution through e-newsletters, social media, and the website.
- Develop monthly social and website editorial calendars that integrate with Museum wide activities and campaigns.
- Provide quality and timely responses and develop best practice guidelines for various social channels.
- Escalate issues to communications team as they arise and work with team to resolve.
- Assist with Press inquiries via phone and email.
- Coordinate information (text, images) to respond to Press inquiries.
- Accompany press on Museum tours, as needed.
- Meet press at events and coordinate their access to interviews.
- Compile sales reports to inform marketing priorities.
- Outreach to targeted audiences for individual programming, including researching outreach opportunities.
- Inventory and distribution management of collateral.
- Assist with gathering & distributing collateral for on-site events and outreach.
- Provide in-person support at events and outreach activities.
- Manage department project submission process and allocate projects as needed.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Minimum university undergraduate degree in public relations, communications, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a communications professional with a proven ability to engage and influence others.
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing social media communities for organizations/ brands.
- Knowledge and understanding of online community platforms; stays current on digital and social marketing trends and platforms.
- Experience with online monitoring and measurement platforms.
- Minimum 3 years writing and editing experience preferably in an arts related organization.
- Excellent copywriting, proofreading and editing skills and good instincts for deciding on what will be of interest to various stakeholders.
- Solid, demonstrated public relations acumen and success through implementation of plans.
- Strong project management and organization skills and the ability to plan and prioritize complex and competing workloads under time pressures.
- Ability to think beyond the immediate area of responsibility to take into consideration the broader Museum agenda.
- Solid, demonstrated public relations acumen and success through implementation of plans.
- Comprehensive, demonstrated understanding of integrated marketing efforts.
- Highly organized, accurate and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work outside of regular business hours.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit AKDN.
