The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG) is a non-profit grower organization based in London, Ontario.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on carefully laid plans and agendas for events in 2020, it has presented us with an opportunity to grow our social media reach, and explore new ways to hold key events.

We have an exiting opportunity for a part-time Digital Marketing and Events Coordinator to join our time for an initial four-month contract beginning in early 2021.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

• Enhancing our social media presence, contributing and managing contact on social platforms and responding to inquires.
• Bringing events online, for example the Annual General Meeting; ensuring smooth delivery of the event and coordination of technically.
• Developing new virtual events, coordinating speakers, resources required, registration and technology.
• Thinking out side of the box with developing YouTube videos and exploring other options for connecting virtually.
• Creating templates, content and setting up distribution of emails in the emailing platform Constant Contact.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Experienced and Educated. You bring experience as a social media coordinator, marketing coordiantor, or events planner, who has led and executed professional virtual events. A degree or diploma in Marketing or Communications, is preferred.
• Technically Savvy: Advanced editing abilities and digital presentation skills is required, along with proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM; applications for email marketing, content management, analytic and digital advertising.
• A Communicator and Collaborator: You thrive on the experience of communicating in a professional environment. You’re recognized for your ability to work within a collaborative team environment.

How To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume, through Indeed.

We thank all candidates for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

OPVG is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require accommodation.

Contract length: 4 months

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Expected start date: 2021-01-18

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
While remote work arrangements are available, we offer a professional office environment that meet and exceed health & safety practices required for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• London, ON (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social media management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Virtual event planning: 2 years (Preferred)

Work remotely:

• No