Summer Employment Opportunity – Communications Specialist

The Scarborough Business Association is offering three summer positions to qualified students who love their community, have an interest in business and are focused on results.

Summer Employment Opportunity – Communications Specialist

Hourly Wage Rate: $15; 16 hours per week

Scarborough Business Association (SBA) provides a support system to develop and further the interests of local companies and businesses in Scarborough. We play an integral role in the business community providing information to help business become resilient and thrive in this uncertain economy. This position will act as a community liaison providing information on request and creating informative documentation to aid the business community of opportunity, recovery programs and upcoming events of note.

SBA makes efforts to ensure that Scarborough receives the attention and the investment it needs for revitalization, economic growth and job creation. In order to achieve these outcomes, SBA is looking for a team member in the role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator representing the youth of the community with notions and ideas to strengthen our rich Canadian identity.

The purpose of this position is to help SBA achieve its goals to assist small businesses in the Scarborough region to lead innovation and development initiatives and ultimately contributing to creation of new jobs.

The tasks and responsibilities of this position will include:

  • Help redesign, and maintain our community presence
  • Create content for takeaway information as well as social media platforms
  • Curate pre-written social media posts
  • Recommend and implement improvements to methods of communication
  • Contribute to our presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and begin engaginginfluencers
  • The incumbent will provide support to the membership and the SBA committees
  • Assist marketing team in writing and copyediting press releases, newsletters, email blasts, blogposts and other appropriate content for social media channels
  • Manage content for newsletters including advertisements and announcements
  • Assist with all email newsletter campaigns

Posted on May 1, 2022

  • Participate in strategy and marketing brainstorming sessions
  • Assist with special events like ‘Networking Breakfast’ and ‘Networking After 5’ events
  • Identify and propose prospects for marketing campaigns
  • Manage projects and other duties as assignedTo be eligible for this position, candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications:
  • Between the age of 15 and 30 years at the start of the employment
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has beenconferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of theemployment (NOTE: International students are not eligible); and,
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong written, verbal & organizational skills
  • Excellent computer skills with experience in social media & Microsoft Office
  • The ability to work independently and with others
  • Openness to learning
  • Familiarity with and Interest in the community of ScarboroughPlease note:
    Posting closes May 24This position will be primarily virtual with some office requirement and you will be working with a team of other students, led by SBA staff and directors.

    You can apply to multiple roles, but please indicate preference Applications should be sent to info@scarboroughbusinessassociation.com

    Summer Employment Opportunity – Membership Services Manager

    Posted on May 1, 2022
    Hourly Wage Rate: $15; 16 hours per week

    Scarborough Business Association (SBA) provides a support system to develop and further the interests of local companies and businesses in Scarborough.

All activities of the SBA are focused on promoting industry best practices, education, local economic development, collaboration and partnerships, networking opportunities, and a positive image for the region.

SBA makes efforts to ensure that Scarborough receives the attention and the investment it needs for revitalization, economic growth and job creation. In order to achieve these outcomes, SBA is looking for a team member in the role of Membership Coordinator representing the youth of the community with notions and ideas to strengthen our rich Canadian identity.

The Membership Services Manager will assist SBA in promoting economic growth in communities through different initiatives such as, developing membership acquisition strategies, and executing acquisition activities to increasing membership. The purpose of this position is to help SBA achieve its goals to assist small businesses in the Scarborough region to lead innovation and development initiatives and ultimately contributing to creation of new jobs.

The tasks and responsibilities of this position will include:

  • Identify potential SBA member segments and an appropriate acquisition strategy for each segment (i.e. previous members for renewals, high probability new members, student membership, etc.)
  • Gather information about potential members that will lend to developing an appropriate value proposition for each segment
  • Assist SBA in helping members by developing and maintaining a database on Scarborough businesses for potential memberships
  • Executing acquisition activities based on the developed strategies and collaborating with marketing activities where required
  • Assist in proposing and promoting affinity offerings and other value-add membership features for SBA members
  • Participate in strategic planning meetings
  • Participate and assist in special events like ‘Networking Breakfast’ and ‘Networking After 5’events
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assignedTo be eligible for this position, candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications:
  • Between the age of 15 and 30 years at the start of the employment
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has beenconferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of theemployment (NOTE: International students are not eligible); and,
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to workin Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong written, verbal & organizational skills
  • Excellent computer skills with experience in social media & Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently and with others
  • Ability to gather data and perform market analysis
  • Openness to learning
  • Familiarity with and interest in the community of ScarboroughPlease note:This will primarily be a virtual position with some in-office responsibilities. You will work with a team of students, led by SBA staff and directors.

    Posting close May 24
    You Can apply to multiple roles, but please indicate preference Applications should be sent to info@scarboroughbusinessassociation.com

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