Careers

Title: Digital Engagement Assistant

Reports to: Curator/Education Manager
Term Position: August 3 to December 24, 2021
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am –4:30 pm with ½ hour lunch break (35 hours/week); some
weekend hours required.
Hourly wage: $18.00 plus 4% vacation pay

Reporting to the Curator/Education Manager the Digital Engagement Assistant will assist with
the development of digital and video content to support the Museum’s educational programs
for youth as well as it’s community and out-reach programs for seniors. They will also work
with the Promotions & Membership Coordinator on several project-based assignments,
creating original digital and video content to promote the Museum at Campbell River
programs across social media channels, engage online audiences, and extend our reach within
the region we serve.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with the Education Programmer to develop digital and video educational
presentations for youth and seniors. This will include all aspects of production from
editing to uploading on applicable platforms.
• Assist the Promotions & Membership Coordinator with:
 the day-to-day running of digital engagement channels across the web and social
media
 collaborate on social media campaigns and day-to-day activities. Duties include
online advocacy, writing/proofing copy, image curation and design,
community outreach efforts, monitoring, responding, measuring, and reporting
• Monitor developments in digital engagement technology, new tools and approaches, to
increase digital engagement at the Museum at Campbell River
• Any other duties as reasonably requested to support the Museum at Campbell River

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Skills:
• Have a strong interest in arts, culture, and public engagement and/or digital and social
media
• A passion for digital communications and online engagement
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write, proof and edit across a
wide range of digital channels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard desktop
applications; experience using Adobe Photoshop photo-editing software, and online
platforms and tools such as Mailchimp, Canva, Google Analytics, and film editing
software
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills and the ability to work with minimum
supervision
• Able to meet deadlines, often on short notice
• Above average attention to detail and able to process information accurately
Communication:
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing and social media platforms, tools, and analytics
• Highly effective communication skills, especially written, with the ability to create fun,
engaging, and impactful social copy
• Creative thinker with an aptitude for creating content, developing strategies, and
generating new ways to engage online audiences
Education:
• Post-secondary education or demonstrated experience in art history or visual culture,
communications, digital media, marketing, or a related field
Experience:
• Three to five years’ experience with promotional writing and producing print and web
material other social media platforms, including Instagram and live videos
• Experience creating and producing videos for YouTube and
• Knowledge of history of the Northern Vancouver area and good research skills an asset

To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter via e-mail to sandra.parrish@crmuseum.ca
Closing Date: 5pm July 21, 2021

Thank you to all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.