Marketing Specialist

**About the job**

• *Who you are**:

You are creative and enjoy using and developing your skills in social media marketing and engagement. You understand the basics of how to make and implement a promotion campaign with a consistent style and how to follow up with user response. You are self-motivated and able to work from home with flexible hours. You are excited to be a part of celebrating Nova Scotia's cultural diversity.

Options exist for a student to develop a personally tailored placement that will provide substantial experience for the student's resume as well as have a meaningful impact on the organization.

• *Responsibilities**:
• Effectively convey the NMS mission, vision, and programs to potential Sponsors and partners
• Cultivate a network of dedicated Sponsors, advertiser, community partners, business connections, and volunteers.
• Research individuals, corporations, and foundations whose mission aligns with Nova Multifest Society (NMS) Mission
• Spot new fundraising and sponsorship opportunities
• Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals.
• Form strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ensure Internal (Nova Multifest Society) and External stake (such as Sponsors, partners, community partners, advertisers, new business owners, vendors etc..) are satisfied and kept in the loop.
• Strategize and successfully execute fundraising campaigns.
• Organize fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers.
• Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met.
• Create reports for the govt funding received.
• Comfortable or learning to Create Graphic Design in Canva
• *Education Level**:
• *Minimum** Enrolled in a post-secondary program.
• *Work Term Outcomes**:

It is expected that the student will benefit from:

• Participating in an organization's strategic planning process and implementation.
• Improving verbal and written communication skills.
• Improving research and interviewing skills.
• Improving time management and organizational skills.
• Creating tangible products that can be shown to future employers as examples of work.
• Having responsibility for projects that are significant to the success of the organization.
• Increasing knowledge and experience with new software.
• Working as part of a team in a dynamic, mission-driven organization.
• Flexible hours and holiday day.

For the organization, it is expected that the student will:

• Support the implementation of the organization's digital marketing strategy, strategic plan, and activities.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, one-pager handouts, posters, infographics, etc.
• Develop written materials such as biographies, web content, newsletter content, sponsorship packages, and/or member and volunteer information packages.
• Develop audio-video materials for promotional purposes.
• Support and contribute to the goals and priorities of the organization.
• Support completing different reports as required.
• Provide general help during events.