Communications and Events Coordinator (Term Position)

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Bowls Canada Boulingrin [BCB] has an opening for a Communications and Events Coordinator. As a term position, this opening is ideally suited for students looking for a 2024 summer work term. This position is expected to provide communications and marketing support to the organization, national events and
administration support to BCB staff.

The candidate will draw upon their technology and communication skills with social media (Facebook, Instagram, and other) and other communications platforms (WordPress, newsletter via MailChimp, blog, etc.) to regularly update, contribute, and promote BCB’s initiatives, events, and updates through online content. The candidate will work and support BCB staff with additional tasks regarding communications, promotion, and marketing. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute and create communications and marketing content.

This position will also assist with basic small business administration such as front of office communications and management of the national merchandising program.

As a small Registered Charitable Amateur Athletic Association with a mission to develop the sport of bowls across Canada, BCB is an ideal environment for students in programs related to business administration, communications, marketing, sport administration, and/or recreation and leisure
management. Bowls Canada promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants,
including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:Indigenous people, Newcomers to
Canada, Students, LGBTQ2S+, Visible minorities.

Projects

• Execution of a national digital communications plan
• Content creation and daily management of social media platforms
• Assist on the execution of the 2024 National Championships logistics; may include on-site support.
• Administer the Bowls Canada merchandising program including promotion, market analyses, and order procurement
• Daily communication and administration tasks as required
• Administration support to the CEO and BCB staff including project management assistance

Key Skills and Experience

• Enrolment or completion in one of the following types of programs would be considered an asset:
  Communications, Marketing, Event Planning, Sport administration, Kinesiology, or Business administration
• Experience with the implementation of social media and WordPress applications
• Working knowledge of basic information technology including Microsoft Office Suite
• Good inter-personal skills, common sense, and initiative
• Proficiency in both official languages would be considered an asset.

2451 Riverside Drive
House of Sport
Ottawa, Ontario K1H7X7

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