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Purpose

In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance of the overall administration of the wdo.org website, as well as create, manage and update content on our digital platforms in alignment with our strategic objectives. You will work cooperatively with key team members, freelancers and contributors to ensure that we maintain a strong and consistent presence on our digital channels, including the website, email campaigns and select social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Youtube) and will share content through original and relevant third party websites and newsletters.

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Responsibilities

Website administration:

  • Maintain and update website by integrating content, photographs, logos, scripts, etc.
  • Conduct website development alongside external agencies, as well as deliver a social media strategy that connects with our audiences, raises our digital profile and enhances brand perception
  • Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout web and social media channels
  • Keep current with emerging web technologies
  • Assure web-based information is archived for future needs and reference
  • Track and report on all site metrics

Digital content development:

  • Working with a cross-departmental team, maintain the master content calendar for all online properties
  • Create exciting and engaging digital content for website, social media and other digital communications such as electronic newsletters, email campaigns and online outreach campaigns
  • Copyedit, approve and schedule all social media content
  • Develop and maintain style guidelines for website content
  • Coordinate web projects and social media campaigns across programmes
  • Engage through social media to comments and posts, responding to all concerns and providing positive feedback on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Qualifications, required skills and competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Web Design or Graphic Design
  • +3 years experience in graphic design, web design or in similar position
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Solid knowledge of Mac Office 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • At least 2 years experience in managing email campaigns and lists through marketing automation tools such as MailChimp, Constant Contact or similar
  • Advanced knowledge of HTML and CSS, and experience within a Wordpress CMS environment (ability to use Visual Composer a major asset)
  • Advance knowledge in managing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and social media management platforms such as Hootsuite
  • Experience with Google Analytics
  • Grasp of SEO concepts in site structure
  • Perfect command of the English language
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact with content owners and stakeholders at a variety of levels and across functions
  • Good organizational skills including the ability to prioritize is a must
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • General understanding of boundaries and cultural dynamics of an international audience on social media
  • Experience in laying out and executing print work an asset
  • Experience with Keynote an asset
  • Experience in solving technical computer issues an asset but not required

Compensation

This is a full-time position based at WDO’s secretariat office in Montreal. The salary range is CA$30,000 - 38,000 per year, based on experience.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, 16 February 2018. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held end of February with the intent to commence in March.

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