Community Engagement Administrator
The Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert provides exceptional arts and heritage experiences in the community. The Foundation is an independent registered charity which operates the Art Gallery of St. Albert, Musée Héritage Museum, Little White School and St. Albert's Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators for the public on behalf of the City of St. Albert. For more information, visit our website https://www.artsandheritage.ca
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Community Engagement Administrator to join our team. This role combines managing social media, administrative support for community program registration, event planning and volunteer management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering connections and engaging with the community, skilled in digital communication and managing community program registrations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Social Media Management
- Develop, schedule and publish engaging content across social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn)
- Monitor and respond to comments, messages and inquiries in a timely manner to foster community engagement
- Assist in creating visual and written content aligned with the organization's branding and mission
- Track social media performance metrics and generate reports to assess impact and engagement
2. Community Program Registration
- Serve as a point of contact for program inquiries and registrations
- Maintain accurate records of participant registrations and program attendance
- Assist with setting up and managing online registration systems or tools
- Coordinate communication with participants, including confirmations, reminders and follow-ups
3. Event and Program Support
- Assist in the planning, promotion and execution of community events and programs
- Coordinate with team members to ensure event logistics are in place (e.g., venue setup, materials preparation)
- Provide on-site support during events
4. Volunteer Management
· Recruitment of volunteers
· Retention and growth of volunteer program
· Maintain volunteer records
· Attend community volunteer management meetings
The ideal candidate will have:
· Education or experience in public relations, communications, social media, volunteer management and event planning
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize duties
· Active team member with the ability to work under minimal supervision
· Proficient with Microsoft 365 and social media platforms
· Expertise with Shopify and applications is an asset
· Class 5 driver’s licence
A Note on Qualifications
· You could be qualified for this position in many ways - we value what you have learned in the classroom and outside, equally. In your cover letter, let us know your relevant experience and knowledge, and why you are suited to this position.
Hours of Work and Benefits
· 35 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as required to facilitate events and programs
· This job is primarily in-office, with the option to work one day a week remotely
· Extended health care benefits and matching RRSP
Requirements
The Arts and Heritage Foundation requires employees to have a Vulnerable Sector Check.
How to apply
Please apply using the application form on our website: https://www.artsandheritage.ca/pages/careers
We thank you for your application; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Application deadline: February 2, 2025
Interviews: February 10-14, 2025
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.