Marketing Specialist

About the Position

Position Profile

Imhotep's Legacy Academy is a university-community initiative that seeks to improve the academic performance of African-Canadians in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) subjects and the representation of African Canadians in STEM professions by providing opportunities for young learners to engage in activities that strengthen their science and math aptitude.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing Specialist (MKS) will be responsible for developing a marketing plan for ILA's outreach to the African Nova Scotian community and for efficiently implementing ILA's marketing activities for ILA's STEM programs and activities.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage campaigns to market STEM programs to stakeholders and consult with experts to learn best practices in promoting STEM education to young learners;
• Coordinates ILA's social media presence, adhering to procedures regarding revisions and edits to these platforms.
• Creates ILA promotional collateral, i.e., reports, newsletters, rack cards, etc., and conceptualizes, drafts and edits their design.
• Composes written materials including news releases, PowerPoint presentations, and chronicling the evolution of ILA.

Supervision and Mentoring Plans

• Student will be provided with a list of duties to be completed by the end of the work term. The student will participate in weekly meetings to gauge progress and to clarify/resolve issues.

Core Competencies

• Technical know-how
• Professional and service-oriented
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Efficient, relationship builder
• Results-oriented
• Team player and reliable

Learning Outcomes

• Student will learn to apply his/her educational studies in STEM or commerce to promote ILA's programs and activities.
• Student will hone his/her ability to communicate sophisticated ideas in a manner that facilitates understanding and creates productivity efficiencies.
• Student will learn to work in a co-operative, community-based work environment.
• Student will widen his/her knowledge base of the contributions made by people of African Heritage to STEM.

Qualifications

• Must be a student registered in a Co-op program
• Completed at least two years of post-secondary education in Commerce/Marketing/Business, Engineering or Sciences or Computer Science
• Organized and able to multi-task and set priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skill (Computer programming will be considered an asset)Technical competence using various social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X (Twitter),Instagram, LinkedIn, Hootsuite, YouTube, etc.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

Preference is given to applicants with demonstrated lived experience and interest in issues affecting the education of learners of African heritage.

Offer of employment is contingent upon the successful candidate passing appropriate background checks. Candidates must provide a recent Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Register Check.

Period of employment

This is an expected Monday - Friday position with a one-hour (unpaid) lunch break. The selected worker must be able to accommodate flexible working hours as there may be work requirements outside regular business hours. The work schedule will be adjusted accordingly to accommodate this requirement as no overtime is available for this position.

About the Company

Imhotep's Legacy Academy
1360 Barrington Street, Rm J134, Main Level, Sexton Gymnasium Memorial Building
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2

Company Contact

Asher Trim Gaskin
ilaprg@dal.ca
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts