We are seeking a talented, experienced and fun Marketing Assistant to join our team.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Marketing Strategy & Management

• Collaborate with the team on brand strategy, creative concepts and tactics
• Identify creative requirements for marketing or event projects and develop schedules for deliverables
• Assist with the development and management of marketing plans, digital plans and budgets
• Implementation of creative across digital, print and web platforms
• Analyse social media analytics, email marketing insights and donation information to improve marketing strategies
• Manage, organize and evaluate donor information on DonorPerfect, and subscription lists on Constant Contact, MailChimp and YouTube

Communications

• Assist with content updates to client and agency websites
• Write and post event listings
• Develop schedules and content for social media channels and directly manage channels as required
• Create and distribute media materials (releases, info sheets, advisories, invitations)
• Assist with media relations outreach and follow up as required
• Create and distribute email flyers and newsletters
• Compile and design project reports
• Manage the master media list and internal contact list - continually update, properly segment and improve

Creative Production

• Produce a wide range of high-quality visual elements including signage and print collateral, digital content for social media channels, print and digital display ads, virtual event assets etc.
• Produce proof, prepare and finalize creative materials for print/web applications
• Conceptualize, direct, and manage the production of videos and video assets
• Perform video-editing on an as needed basis

Event Support

• Assist with events as and when necessary including managing event guests lists, invitation distribution, on site assistance and RSVPs as required

Client Services

• Assist in helping solve client/campaign-related problems/issues
• Monitor specified client emails and phone lines as required
• Perform other reasonable tasks as required

SKILLS

• Language:
  • Strong written and verbal communication in English
  • Basic knowledge of French is an asset
• Technology & Software:
  • Strong knowledge and experience of design tools in the Adobe Suite is required:
    • Photoshop
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • After Effects
    • Premiere Pro
  • Knowledge of Donor Management Systems (DMS) including but not limited to:
    • DonorPerfect
    • Canada Helps
  • Knowledge of web-building platforms including but not limited to:
    • Wix
    • Wordpress
    • Squarespace
  • Industry Experience:
    • Experience working with non-profits and charities
    • Experience working with events and event production
    • Knowledge of the printing and production process

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience in the fields of Marketing/Communications/Public Relations (5 or more years)
• Knowledge of the Ottawa market is an asset
• Bachelors degree (Bachelors in Marketing or similar preferred)

Additional Information: Remote with regular virtual meetings with team members and clients. Occasional scheduled in-person meetings.

Salary & hours: $37.50/hour for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Benefits: Bonuses possible.

Location of Work: Knock on Wood team members work remotely, with regular virtual meetings and check-ins with each other and clients. You will also be expected to attend scheduled in-person meetings in Ottawa, Ontario. You will also be required to be present onsite at events.

Please contact us with resume and cover letter. Please do not call. Applications sent by other means will not be considered.

Contact
150 Elgin Street, 8th Floor
Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4
(613) 864-9568