Job Description

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTReporting to:Manager of Marketing and Communications
Department:Marketing and Communications
Classification:STUDENT; Temporary Full Time
Salary Range:$18.00 per hour
Hours of Work:8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Starting Date:May 6, 2024
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m., April 12, 2024Why City of Woodstock? Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city\xe2\x80\x99s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

• Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
• Competitive Wages,
• Option to join a Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions (9%) are matched by the City,
• Training opportunities to support you in this role,
• And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Overview:
The City of Woodstock is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team on a four-month, temporary basis as the Communications and Marketing Student.
The Marketing and Communications Student works closely with the Marketing and Communications Specialist, as well as the Manager of Marketing and Communications, to develop and deliver communications and marketing materials to share information, build trust and protect the City\xe2\x80\x99s reputation.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the overhaul of the City\xe2\x80\x99s website and digital content. This person will support the team by working with staff across the city to learn about the services they deliver and use data and analytics to update the website content and create a positive user experience. They will apply their technical skills to ensure content is easy to find, easy to understand and focuses on the information the public needs to know.Duties and Responsibilities: * Work with the Marketing and Communications team to execute the website refresh workplan.

• Collaborate with City departments to develop and create website copy.
• Contribute to the development of corporate strategic marketing communications initiatives.
• Develop digital media content for city social media accounts and platforms.
• Other duties as assigned to assist the Marketing and Communications Team.

Qualifications:

• Working towards a post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Digital Arts or a related field.
• Have a strong understanding or experience in the municipal sector.
• Have experience using a Content Management System.
• Be familiar with website accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Have excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results.In accordance with the and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City\xe2\x80\x99s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting hr@cityofwoodstock.ca. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
The Corporation of the City of Woodstock does not require proof of vaccination status.
We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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