Canadian Cancer Society - Cops for Cancer - Social Media Intern

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Cops for Cancer is an exciting annual event that takes place each fall, when over a hundred law enforcement and emergency services personnel from across the province brave all types of weather as they cycle up to two weeks across the daunting terrain of Vancouver Island, Northern BC, the coast of British Columbia and the Fraser Valley.

Why? Because the impact of cancer on the life of a child and their family is devastating. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society through Cops for Cancer are used to fund life-saving research and caring support programs to reduce its impact.

The Social Media and Communications volunteer is responsible for raising public awareness of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer campaign by using traditional media relations and social media communications tactics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop stories (interviews, pitching, follow-up)
• Share content, stories, updates, and CCS news on social media channels
• Outreach for events (advisories, pitching, follow-up; attendance at some events)
• Monitor and report on social media account activity

• Create outreach calendar (Twitter, Facebook and possibly Instagram and Snapchat)
• Respond to public inquires and to team requests

BENEFITS

• Gain practical experience supporting communications strategies with access to an experienced industry professional for advice and coaching
• Broaden your knowledge of media and public relations while working with a non-profit organization
• Help make a difference in the lives of people living with cancer and those who support them

TRAINING & SUPPORT

• Orientation and Handbook from the Canadian Cancer Society
• Role Specific Training with your staff partner
• On-Going Support from your staff partner and the Cops For Cancer leadership

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest and experience in Media Relations, Social Media Management, Communicataions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Tech Savvy with the newest social media platforms
• Creative writing style and vocabulary
• Experience with managing professional Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Hootsuite accounts preferred
• Strong capability to take initiative and be self-directed
• Knowledge of local media and social media influencers

COMMITMENT

We are looking for one volunteer to support our Greater Vancouver Area Tour de Coast (from our Division Office 565 West 10th Vancouver). Some work may be completed from home and attendance to off-site events may be required.

April - June - 4 hrs/week; July/August - 15 hrs/week; Sept/Oct - 25 hrs/week(approximately).

Time commitment is flexible, with the bulk of the requirement being in August/September