Job Description

Communications Assistant \xe2\x80\x93 we are growing our team! Part-time, Permanent Position - 22.5 Hours Per Week Competitive annual salary, Employer paid extended benefits, 7% RRSP matching and more! Winner of BC\'s Top Employer 2022!

About Us

The GVFB provides assistance to approximately 15,000 people monthly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore. We also provide food support to more than 141 community agencies such as housing agencies, women and children\xe2\x80\x99s shelters, transition homes and after school programs, which in turn provide hot meals and snacks to thousands of people each week, including people who are unhoused. Our mission is providing healthy food to those in need. Our vision is to create healthy communities through fair and effective food systems. Currently, the GVFB receives, purchases, and distributes 8 M lbs. of food each year.

Position Overview

Looking for an opportunity to jump start your career in Communications? This close-knit team is expanding to take on a Part-Time Communications Assistant. This is a great opportunity for a new grad or student in their final year of a degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communication, Digital Communications or Marketing. This position assists the Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator with planning, coordinating, and implementing marketing and communications opportunities while maintaining key relationships within the organization and external stakeholders to support the GVFB\xe2\x80\x99s strategic direction and goals. An appetite to learn, ability to build relationships and a passion for writing and storytelling are critical qualities for this role.

Who We Are

The GVFB is a proud winner of two prestigious awards: Canada\'s Top100 Employers 2022 and BC\'s Top Employers 2023! The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer! This recognizes the GVFB\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.

Employee Benefits

We believe in providing employees with flexibility and the resources & tools to excel in their role. We provide a hybrid work model where employees have the option to work from home one day per week after passing probation and working 2-3 days in an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site. Our competitive benefit plan includes extended healthcare and dental, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) where employees are matched up to 7% of their contributions. Career and personal development are at the forefront of the culture here at the GVFB. After 3 months of employment, employees have access to $1,500 towards professional development, half of which can be utilized towards wellness initiatives!

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Communications team to achieve organizational communication goals in alignment with the brand, image, voice, and mission of the GVFB.
• Conduct client, donor, and volunteer interviews to tell our story.
• Assist with photographing, videoing, and editing content for external communications.
• Assist with updating the website.
• Assist with the development of newsletters across the organization.
• Along with the Communications team, coach staff on how to implement branding components such as templates and the brand guidelines.
• Assist with the maintenance of the media and visual archives.
• Assist with social media content creation, as needed, such as writing content, scheduling posts and analyzing viewership.
• Simple graphic design using Canva, Adobe Illustrator or other photo editing tools.
• Provide support at events, such as golf tournaments, third-party events, and grocery store activations.
• Other admin tasks as requested by the Communications Manager.

Personal Attributes and Core Skills

• Possess strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders including employees, volunteers, clients, and the public.
• Demonstrate strong writing skills with emphasis on attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while thriving to meet deadlines and adapting to change
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships, work in a team environment, and build trust

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion (or in progress) of post-secondary education in Public Relations, Communications, Digital Communications, or related field.
• 6 months of volunteer, co-op or paid relevant experience an asset
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit clear, engaging, and grammatically correct content
• Experience with Windows MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop
• Proficiency using social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok
• Scheduling tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer an asset
• Fundraising and/or non-profit experience or exposure an asset.

We are actively recruiting for this position so come and build your future with us, apply now with a resume! A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.

NOTE:

Due to high volume applications, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications will be treated in strict confidence.