Summer Student: Content Coordinator

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Employment Type: Summer Internship, Temporary Full Time
Level: Junior
Supervisor: Communications Officer
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (evenings/weekends as needed)
Wage: $22 per hour
Closing Date: Friday, May 10, 2024

Background

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) raises funds to enhance mental health and addiction recovery through research and innovation, education, and care. We support essential programs and services to ensure Albertans have accessible mental health care when they need it most. The Mental Health Foundation has a better future in mind—where the people in our communities live happier, healthier lives.

If you are interested in being part of a collaborative and passionate team and are seeking a high-impact, meaningful role addressing mental health and addiction issues, we want to talk to you.

Position Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, action-orientated, results-driven Content Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate is a natural collaborator with a positive attitude and strong solution-based work ethic. Reporting to the Communications Officer, the Content Coordinator will be responsible for researching and creating engaging content that informs the reader about our funded programs and services, and aligns with the Mental Health Foundation’s writing standards.

The Content Coordinator will play a pivotal role in executing our social media strategy, engaging with our audience, and maintaining a unified brand voice across various platforms. To excel in this role the candidate should have exceptional creative writing skills and a key eye for captivating storytelling.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Researching and brainstorming ideas for content, that represent the funded programs and services of the Mental Health Foundation.
• Producing engaging, clear written content for use on our social media channels and email newsletters which aligns with the MHF Writing Style Guide.
• Scheduling posts across social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Scheduling monthly email newsletters.
• Creating and scheduling digital ads for Facebook.
• Tracking and reporting on social media, email marketing, and advertising analytics.
• Engaging with the audience on MHF social media channels through re-posting, reacting, and commenting on posts.
• Support on-site event management, including set-up, registration, and troubleshooting.
• Other duties, as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Currently enrolled as a student or recent graduate in a relevant field (eg. Journalism, Marketing, Communications, English).
• Previous experience in content creation or coordination, preferably within a nonprofit organization is an asset.
• Strong organization and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently to complete assigned projects within defined deadlines
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Experience using Microsoft 365, Sprout Social, and MailChimp is an asset.
• Experience creating and scheduling digital ad campaigns is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record (abstract) and reliable vehicle required.
• Some travel within the province is required.
• Familiarity with or interest in the healthcare environment and specifically addictions and mental health is an asset.

This position is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with refugee status between the ages of 18 and 30.

The Mental Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Interested candidates should include a cover letter and resume when applying.