Marketing Coordinator – Full Time – Administration and Project Office, St. John’s
Wage Range: $50,000 – $55,000/yr
Job Competition #: ADMIN-MRK-FT

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are currently seeking a Marketing Coordinator to manage external communications, including social media posts, content creation, paid media, media development, and website analytics and maintenance. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to produce engaging and meaningful content that adheres to YMCA brand guidelines and best digital practices. With strong design and writing skills, the Coordinator will foster a sense of belonging and connection among viewers and members. This position offers a remote/hybrid work arrangement, with scheduled shifts based at the Administration and Project Office in St. John’s.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Business with a focus in Marketing
  • 1+ years experience in a similar position
  • Experience with website maintenance and digital marketing (i.e., social media posts, working within brand guidelines, paid media, poster development)
  • Experience in account coordination and management (day to day, strategy, planning, meetings, and reporting)
  • Understands product sales and charities
  • Up to date with relevant market practices and trends through continuing education
  • Website programming, graphic design and print collateral, photography and video production are considered assets
  • Experience navigating digital platforms such as SharePoint or SiteGround
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Acceptable Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Check

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

  • Competitive compensation; paid general and annual leave, medical and dental insurance, matched pension contributions.
  • Maintain a work-life balance with our 35-hour work week
  • Enhance your health with a free YMCA membership
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Referral Programs – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practice

Key Competencies

  • Creates a respectful and inclusive environment
  • Displays proficient time management and organizational abilities
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands within the role
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Customer service oriented
  • Takes personal responsibility for following through, responding and resolving issues and complaints
  • Demonstrates personal discipline to produce high quality work and meet expectations and goals
  • Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
  • Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great member experience

The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.