Communications & Digital Media Coordinator

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent day school from JK-12 that is a caring and thriving community. As one of a few IB World Continuum schools in Canada offering three International Baccalaureate programs, GNS is proud of its unique ’IB Advantage’: a 21st-Century education which educates the whole child and creates global thinkers.

We are a dedicated and community minded team at GNS with a big heart and a strong work ethic. We are looking for like-minded individuals who will share in our passion for preparing outstanding citizens of character who will contribute to the world through their leadership, a commitment to service, and an understanding that we are all responsible for the future of our communities. We currently seek exceptional candidates for the following opportunity:

Communications & Digital Media Coordinator

Regular, Full-time

Start: immediate

Position Overview

The Communications and Digital Media Coordinator creates engaging and on-brand content while utilizing skills in copywriting, editing, photojournalism and graphic design, to support the planning, development and execution of GNS marketing and communication strategies to ensure they are meaningful, reflect brand values, connect with audiences across print and digital mediums, and solicit the desired stakeholder responses. This individual has a strong aptitude for producing engaging materials through videography, photography and the written word, to support increased visibility of GNS locally and worldwide. Demonstrating a strong technical aptitude and a keen eye for visual presentation, this role will help to identify new opportunities, generate ideas and turn them into results. The coordinator contributes positively to a respectful and productive work environment and facilitates strong professional relationships with colleagues and external partners. For a more detailed description of duties, please visit this link.

What You’ll Bring

You will have an undergraduate degree or diploma in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field and a minimum of three years of working experience in this area. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who have a background in video and/or photography production and editing; social media content development and platform management; and experience conceptualizing and producing marketing materials. The successful candidate will have high energy and enthusiasm for immersing themselves in the daily life of the school in order to comfortably capture the GNS brand story.

Our “Must-Haves”

You will be a caring and compassionate individual who actively lives the GNS values of Truth, Courage, Caring, Individuality and Community. You will demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity, be driven to succeed, and show a strong commitment to continuous improvement and high work standards. You will have a natural ability to connect with others, be tactful and diplomatic in your approach, and know how to get things done. Impeccable attention to detail and effective organization, time management and prioritization skills are required to deliver desired results in a high volume environment.

Why work for GNS?

Working with GNS means joining a community that fosters a collaborative, caring, innovative and inclusive culture where learning and professional development are life-long passions. We are a committed group of people that love what we do and believe firmly in living our values. We work hard but we also believe in having fun while we’re at it!

GNS offers a comprehensive total compensation package including immediate benefits plus a generous RRSP program, free parking, wellness programs, fitness centre and much more. We invite you to join our truly exceptional learning community and to experience a rewarding career in independent education. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, August 4th.

It is the policy of Glenlyon Norfolk School to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Additionally, we invite those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and who will assist us to expand our capacity in this regard. To correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized. All qualified people are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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