Marketing Coordinator

Are you motivated by using your talents to support others? Come work for one of BC’s top regulated colleges!

Established in 1903, Sprott Shaw College is a regulated post-secondary institution with 16 government-designated campuses across British Columbia. We take great pride in educating and preparing our students for rewarding and relevant careers in Administration, Business, Trades & Design, Nursing & Healthcare, and Child, Family & Community Support.

Sprott Shaw College is one of the oldest colleges in British Columbia with over 120 years of storied history. As an organization, we cultivate professional growth and positive working environments for our employees, which fosters our values of Community, Diversity, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Results-Oriented.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the development and coordination of marketing content, events, and other College-related initiatives ensuring the College’s successful marketing presence.

Responsibilities

• Understand Sprott Shaw College’s corporate culture, programs, campuses, and target demographics
• Writing compelling content designed to achieve Sprott Shaw College’s marketing goals (such as mass emails, blogs, etc.)
• Monitor SEO performance and write SEO-optimized content
• Proof and edit graphic design copy and social media content with a high level of discernment and keen attention to detail
• Research, organize, and coordinate marketing-related events such as career fairs, campus events, and contests
• Travel to event destinations, Sprott Shaw campuses, or other locations for relevant events/activities to independently collect marketing content as required
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors and manage stock of promotional items and other marketing-related products and services
• Support the Director of Marketing in updating the website and CRM as required
• Generate marketing reports as needed
• Assist in graduation coordination leading up to and on graduation days
• Assist team members with content creation if needed (making videos, opinions on graphics, etc.)

Qualifications and Education

• Undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a similar position
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Writing experience is required
• SEO knowledge/experience
• Event coordination experience is an asset
• Vehicle or access to a vehicle is preferred

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Attention to detail and quality
• High level of discernment
• Excellent team player
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Flexibility and agility to adapt to changing and evolving business requirements and objectives
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Communication
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving

What We Offer

• Tuition discount for spouse and children
• Comprehensive extended health benefits
• Disability and life insurance
• RRSP matching
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Work-life balance

In accordance with the college's equity plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, preference will be given to members of the following designated group(s): Indigenous Peoples, Black people, people with disabilities/disabled persons, racialized people or people of colour, and women and gender diverse peoples. Candidates from these groups who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify in their cover letter or demographics questionnaire as part of the application. We will review other applications if we do not find a suitable candidate in the preferential pool.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Sprott Shaw College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants to apply and does not discriminate based on race, national/ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, and/or disability. We encourage candidates who have experienced barriers in employment opportunities to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $48,000.00-$53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Marketing: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person