Events And Communications Administrator

Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a detailed event plan that captures employment program activities laid out in the work plan and funder agreements;
• Assist in designing programming and administering employer engagement events while working closely with Employment Ontario staff;
• Assist with outreach events delivered by the Skills Development Centre that align with ESE goals;
• Assist in designing the program and administering logistics (e.g. book venues, rentals, speakers, vendors, seating arrangements, dietary requirements, etc.) for all employment-focused forums and local, regional, and national events;
• Travel to local, regional and national events, as deemed necessary in conjunction with the Manager;
• Assist in planning, creating and designing outreach material for events and engagement activities;
• Actively promote YWCA ESE and other employment programs and resources by conducting outreach to relevant stakeholders (employers, community members, organizations, etc.);
• Assist in compiling resources and writing to develop the Building Sustainable Futures Compendium and Toolkit;
• Contribute to writing and editing all ESE-related content for newsletters, articles, advertising, annual reports, program materials, advisories and releases;
• Assist in writing and editing employment and Building Sustainable Futures-related contents and documents (in written and electronic formats, social media) for internal and external communication in consultation with the Manager, Advocacy and Communications department and YWCA policies;
• Assist in branding the Toolkit and resources using graphic design software such as InDesign, and Photoshop;
• Support activities related to media relations, copywriting, outreach and media campaigns for the Building Sustainable Futures and other employment programming;
• In curriculum timetabling, scheduling or workshops, gathering of statistics and record keeping activities.