Community Event Specialist / Marketing

Description:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.southcountryco-op.crs.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Community Relations, the Corporate Brand and Community Event Specialist is responsible for partnering with South Country Co-op Organizational Leaders and Team Leaders regarding the facilitation and execution of the organization’s commodity level and Co-operative Retailing System wide marketing programs.

This role will work in partnership with management in each of our commodities to execute and measure against the annual marketing plan. This position supports initiatives across South Country Co-op and ensures the viability of the retail. The Corporate Brand and Community Event Specialist will contribute to the development and execution of the Marketing & Communications strategic plan for the Co-op’s sustainment, growth, and development.

Who you are:

To be successful, you will have:

• Minimum 5+ years of Marketing experience. Required experience in digital media management including social platform and analytic platform and event execution. Experience in video development for social media is an asset.

• Undergraduate Degree in Marketing; or an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong communication skills (both orally and written) to develop messages for a diverse group of audiences. Strength in visual communications, helping to draw in target audiences.

• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse and collaborative environment.
• Highly effective analytical thinking, project management, planning, prioritization, multi-tasking, time management and execution skills to meet deadlines.
• Leadership and coaching expertise, including strong facilitation, collaboration, influence, and relationship management skills
• Ability to travel to all locations, as required, with occasional overnight stays
• Ability to work on evenings, weekends and holidays as required

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, grow and develop, and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.