ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: motionball is a national non-profit that empowers young Canadians to be leaders in their communities, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Canada Foundation through integrated social and sporting events. Our purpose is to create a sustainable funding model and base of supporters for the Special Olympics movement. At the same time, were providing more people with the tools to pursue their passions and make a difference in their own communities, and putting the fun back into giving. motionball now proudly hosts 50+ annual events in 19 Canadian cities and 26 university campuses. More than just a charity, motionball ignites a flame in everyone who works, volunteers, and participates with us from coast to coast. Our team is energetic, passionate, and we never miss an opportunity to celebrate our wins big or small. The vibes from our events extend into our national office, providing both a rewarding and fun work experience with the ability to travel across Canada and meet new people. POSITION SUMMARY: motionball is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join our National Office team based in Toronto, Ontario. Reporting to the Associate Director, National Events and working closely alongside the National Office team, the individual in this role will be responsible for developing materials that promote and deliver motionball messaging to stakeholders and the public and supporting the organization''s portfolio of events and campaigns. This position is a one-year contract with the opportunity to renew into a permanent role. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: 85% - Marketing & Social Media Oversee and coordinate digital media strategies, including social media, websites, and email marketing for all motionball properties (Galas, Marathon of Sport, motionballU,#NoGoodWay, and others) Monitor and report on website, email, and social media responses Provide support for motionball fundraising and awareness campaigns, including the annual #NoGoodWay anti-bullying campaign Manage the auditing and updating of the motionball website on a regular basis Create and design promotional/marketing materials and toolkits Create and update social media content schedules and templates for volunteer Committees alongside the organizations agency partner Support for motionball Chapters with their local social media initiatives where applicable Support motionball Chapters with local earned media opportunities with guidance from the organizations agency partners Collaborate with staff and volunteers to collect content from all of motionballs event properties Create and order all on-site and digital event signage 15% - Event Support Provide on-site and pre-event support at motionball Toronto Signature events: Gala, Marathon of Sport, Fall Classic, Pickleball, All In Poker Tournament and others Assist in the execution of the Annual General Meeting Support motionball Marathon of Sport events across Canada as an onsite contact of 3-4 Marathon of Sport events (travel within Canada may be required) SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: A College or University degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or a related field Relevant experience in a similar role in a non-profit or marketing setting Experience with Google Advertising and digital media outlets Ability to think creatively and outside of the box to elevate brand awareness Strong relationship building and communications skills with a drive to win as a team Experience with social media content creation and account management Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress, Canva, and HTML are assets Must be able to multitask to support multiple projects simultaneously Willingness to travel to Canadian cities and work evenings and weekends, as projects and events demand it. Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. This position is a hybrid model with all staff in office twice a week and working from home for the remaining 3 days. This is subject to change throughout the year based on the event season.
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Marketing Coordinator