EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY at AFOA CANADA

Marketing Designer, Marketing and Communications – Job Profile – Open Until Filled
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1 Full-Time Position (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Salary Range: $58,090 to $78,590

AFOA Canada is the national centre for excellence and innovation in Indigenous management, finance and governance. Established in 1999, the Association is the only organization in Canada that focuses on the capacity development and day to day needs of Indigenous professionals working in all areas of management, finance and governance – today’s leaders and those of the future.
AFOA Canada is looking for a creative and energetic candidate to join the Marketing and Communications team as a Marketing Designer. Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications, the incumbent will create and deliver marketing content and provide administrative support to the Marketing and Communications team. They will be responsible for digital content creation for social media, the AFOA Canada and ILC websites, and the newsletter, helping to implement the Marketing and Communications strategy in accordance with graphic standards. They will also design marketing collateral for print and use data insights from analytics to improve design and marketing effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some post-secondary education in the field of communications, marketing, design or similar programs. A degree, diploma or certificate in relevant programs is an asset
• 2-5 years related experience or an equivalent combination of experience, training and education.
• Intermediate experience with social media marketing, analytics reporting, and/or graphic design
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign or equivalent programs
• Experience with web design (HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, etc.), Google Analytics, Smartsheet, Constant Contact, Hootsuite, WordPress or similar tools are an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong technical and organization skills are essential
• Basic clerical and administrative skills (filing, photocopying, answering phones)
• French proficiency and/or a working knowledge of an Indigenous language would be considered an asset.
• Prior experience working with Indigenous organizations will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of culture, and issues facing Indigenous people is also strongly desired

This is a full-time position at the AFOA Canada office, in Ottawa, Ontario. Some travel is required. An attractive compensation and benefits package is offered for the position. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants; please self-identify. AFOA Canada is committed to accommodating people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified candidates may also be considered for other similar positions.

Applicants with fewer qualifications may be considered for an appointment at a lower level.

If you are qualified and attracted to assisting AFOA Canada achieve our goals, please provide your resume and cover letter in strict confidence by email to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted