Communications & Social Media Assistant Trainee

Indigenous Professional Association of Canada - 52 week contract

The Indigenous Professional Association of Canada is dedicated to advancing Indigenous leadership in the private, public and social sectors. IPAC serves its members through professional skill building, network development and the recognition of excellence.

As part of the IPAC team, the Communications & Social Media Assistant supports day-to-day communications and marketing initiatives and the overall advancement of the communications and marketing strategy. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Communications & Social Media Assistant will gain hands-on experience supporting initiatives that will keep IPAC moving forward, with a focus on membership growth, and broad community engagement. The Social Media Assistant will be responsible for helping with communications, social media, and general administrative duties across all aspects of IPAC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Digital Content Creation & Social Media Support

• Collaborate to create engaging content for various marketing channels.
• Assist with graphic design tasks such as creating visuals for social media, website, events, and email campaigns.
• Review IPAC’s library of videos and create short vertical videos that can be used on social media platforms.
• Assist in the implementation of IPAC’s social content calendar across platforms, including but not limited to content ideation (both internally and externally), drafting content, and scheduling posts.

Website Content

• Review website content to ensure it’s up to date and reflect relevant activities and events
• Produce engaging website content in support of charity marketing initiatives, writing copy and sourcing imagery including Recognizing Excellence interviews and features
• Upload job postings

Newsletter/Membership Emails:

• Assist with IPAC’s email marketing program (newsletter and emails) including copywriting, graphic design, and project management
• Assist with email list management in Mailchimp
• Monitor open and click-through rates, optimizing email campaigns as needed

Education and Experience:

We recognize the value of diverse educational experiences including cultural, academic, work, and lived experience. We encourage those who closely match the qualifications listed below to apply:

• Must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training (note: registration can be completed during the application/interview process)
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in marketing / communications or experience in a marketing / communications position is considered an asset
• Discretionary skills to manage confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational/time management skills with an ability to manage multiple demands, meet deadlines, and take initiative
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples and communities is preferred and knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint), internet, social media platforms, and general office equipment

To submit an application:

Those qualified are asked to submit a cover letter with resume, outlining your experience and suitability for the position to director@indigenousprofessionals.org no later than 5:00pm. on March 15, 2025. Potential candidates must First Nations, Métis, or Inuit and must reside within the GTA. Candidates must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training.

Information regarding IPAC is available at:  https://indigenousprofessionals.org/