Position Description

EastRidge is an evangelical missionary church that welcomes kids, youth and seniors into great experiences. Our goal is to create engaging and growing environment for children, youth adults and the town of Stouffville.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The incumbent will provide assistance to the Marketing and Systems Lead for projects and events at EastRidge’s summer camps and events.
• EastRidge Church will provide all training and ongoing coaching to the staff and encourage them to develop their gifts and passions as they relate to working in social media and photography.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Agreement with the statements of faith, vision and values of EastRidge Church.
• Experience in volunteering as part of a team.
• Experience and demonstrable skills in marketing, design, photography, social media is an asset.
• A current police background check.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Photograph subjects, such as events, landscapes, products, and models
• Setup the necessary lighting at their location of work or studio
• Identify the locations/activities which are most likely to generate the best pictures
• Research audience preferences and discover current trends on social media platforms
• Create engaging text, image and video content to sustain readers’ curiosity and create buzz around camps, upcoming events and EastRidge Church
• Study analytics and stay up-to-date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness
• Develop an optimal posting schedule, considering web traffic and customer engagement metrics
• Oversee social media accounts’ layout
• Suggest new ways to attract prospective customers, like promotions and competitions

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge in operating a DSLR
• Knowledge in photo and video editing
• Expertise in multiple social media platforms
• Knowledge of Canva, Capcut, Adobe Creative Suite or any photo/video editing software
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
• Familiarity with online marketing strategies and marketing channels
• Ability to gasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stay motivated and the willingness to work independently
• Being structured, detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and highly responsible
• Being open to new ideas and the ability to work cohesively with an assistant or team
• Excellent leadership and customer service skills

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• The Summer Program Staff will be directly accountable to the Marketing and Systems Lead and EastRidge Staff.

SUMMER CONTRACT:

• 12 weeks – Tuesday, June 25th 2024 to Friday August 23rd 2024
• 37.5 hrs/week, $18.20/hour
• Regular Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm but may change depending on the program of the week. Hours may occasionally also include weekend or evening work.

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to jobs@eastridge.ca.

Thank you to all interested applicants, only selected candidates will be contacted.