Design & Social Media Specialist

Shelter Movers

Canada

Remote

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

About Shelter Movers

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence. Every year, in collaboration with community partners, our volunteer teams contribute over 65,000 hours to support people transitioning to lives free of violence and abuse.

Working at Shelter Movers means creating a meaningful impact for families experiencing abuse. It also means showing allyship and playing a tangible role in breaking the cycle of gender-based violence in Canada. We are growing and looking to add caring, compassionate, and competent people to join our team.

About this Role

Shelter Movers is hiring a Design and Social Media Specialist to create compelling visual content across a variety of mediums for internal and external audiences. Reporting to the Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist, the Design and Social Media Specialist will collaborate closely with the other functions to ensure seamless Marketing and Communications activities across the organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing high-quality visuals and assets for social media, blogs, webpages, newsletters, training materials, and more, as well as social media management.

This role requires an eye for detail and a strong ability to follow the brand’s vision, as well as a readiness to collaborate creatively. The ideal candidate demonstrates a talent for layout, experience in adapting to non-creative priorities in design execution, and the ability to manage multiple design projects with varying deadlines.

Who Will Love This Job?

A caring, compassionate, and competent creative who understands the intersectionality of challenges faced by survivors of abuse, particularly individuals who identify as women. A self-motivated professional who is comfortable collaborating within a team as well as various other functions to execute multi-faceted projects.
An ally wanting to play a tangible role in breaking the cycle of gender-based violence in Canada.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Asset Creation for materials that align with the Shelter Movers’ brand identity, including but not limited to:
Social media content, local and national
Flyers
Newsletters/Email marketing
Webpages
Brand Advertisements
Marketing Campaigns
Fulfill design requests from other functions (Operations, Volunteer Services, HR, Fund Development, etc) including but not limited to:
Fundraising Campaigns
Brochures
Volunteer Recruitment Campaigns
Sponsor Packages
Training Materials
Take initiative to propose creative design solutions for various projects
Ensure all design projects are completed on time and within budget
Maintain an organized and up-to-date archive of all design assets
Daily Social Media Management of national social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc)
Scheduling, direct publishing, responding to social inboxes, monitoring mentions, and community engagement
Support Community Partners on social media (e.g. commenting/sharing of content).
Support the development of monthly content calendars including creating original content and curating content from chapters and partners
Monitor, analyze, and report on digital content performance on a monthly and ad hoc basis, by channel
Identify and propose innovative ideas to communicate and engage on social media
Share insights, best practices, and trends to support all Marketing and Communications projects
Assist the MarComm team with campaign research, planning, and execution
Maintain a database of organizations relevant to the Gender-based Violence (GBV) sector which Shelter Movers will engage with in the digital space
Develop and deliver presentations and participate in meetings and workshops
Liaise with external agencies, consultants, and vendors as needed
Manage assets to ensure photos, graphics, documents, etc. are up to date and easily accessible

Skills & Qualifications

University degree in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of graphic design experience with a strong portfolio that demonstrates design skills and experience working on a variety of projects
Non-profit experience is an asset
Candidates should have a strong understanding of software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), Canva, Google Workspace, Mailchimp, WordPress, and Hootsuite. Experience with CanadaHelps is also highly desirable
Candidates should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to communicate design concepts, provide feedback and navigate editing collaborations, and manage multiple design projects simultaneously
French is an asset
Candidates should have a strong sense of creativity and be able to develop innovative and engaging design solutions that support Shelter Movers’ goals and objectives
Candidates should have strong attention to detail and be able to produce high-quality designs that adhere to brand standards and guidelines, maintaining a brand voice that is supportive, approachable, trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, client-centered, 2SLGBTIQA+ inclusive, and accurate in all areas of communication
Candidates should be able to manage their time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines
A long-term interest in the Gender-based Violence sector is preferred
Demonstrated experience creating content for social media platforms such as X, Facebook, and Instagram
Prepared and excited to bring new ideas for content and procedures
Innovation and creativity are highly valued in this position, as well as the ability to work in a virtual space and recommend alternatives to traditional styles of marketing
Strong organizational skills and reliable work habits
Strong understanding of current and emerging social media trends and the relevance of these to the media and stakeholders
Experience using Meta Business Suite to publish content and engage audiences on social media platforms
Ability to analyze data, insights, and trends and adjust course, as needed
The ability to prioritize tasks and shift priorities, as necessary

Role Details:

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours/week (Flexible Schedule)
Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000
Location: Remote
Hours of work: The nature of a remote organization with team members across the country requires flexibility to attend daytime and some evening meetings while meeting project deadlines. While we strive to provide scheduling predictability, the successful candidate will be willing to embrace some flexibility within their working schedule.

Perks at Shelter Movers:

Flexible Work Environment
Health/Dental Coverage
Phone Stipend
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted fitness membership
Parental Top-up
Paid time-off

How To Apply

Please apply through the Apply Now button. Emailed applications will not be considered.

Note that the successful candidate will be subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and reference check.

Shelter Movers is an equal-opportunity employer. Racialized women, Indigenous women, persons identifying as part of the 2SLGBTIQA+ community, women living with a disability, and women with other identified barriers are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. To request reasonable accommodation, contact hr@sheltermovers.com.