MSU Food Collective Centre (FCC) Promotions Coordinator

Reports to: Food Collective Centre Director through the Assistant Director   

Hours: Approx 4 hours per week

Contract: Sept 1 - April 30 (potentially some summer prep work)

Food Collective Centre is a service run by students dedicated to cultivating stronger food systems in the McMaster and surrounding community. We offer a number of support resources that are available for everyone: Students, Alumni, Staff, and Hamilton Community Partners to access. 

Please note this posting will close Monday, June 8 at 11:59pm. 

The Food Collective Centre Promotions Coordinator will be responsible for the promotion of Food Collective Centre events to the McMaster Community. The Promotions Coordinator is responsible for the creation of those promotional materials as well as the creation of promotional plans for Food Collective Centre events in partnership with the Food Collective Centre Director, other executives, and Underground Media + Design. The Promotions Coordinator will work closely with the Food Collective Centre Director and Events Coordinator to ensure effective promotion for all events.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Awareness and understanding of topics associated with Food Collective Centre (e.g. food security, food accessibility, food sustainability)  

• Organizational and time management skills an asset   

• Interpersonal skills   

• Communication skills required   

• Public relation skills  

• Creativity   

Effort & Responsibility 

• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing Food Collective Centre services  

• Effort required to think creatively  

• Effort required to design and implement promotional campaigns  

• Responsible for maintaining
  an appropriate and positive image of the MSU   

Working Conditions 

• Work is performed in a shared space  

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work  

Training and Experience 

• Graphic design experience is an asset  

• Social media management is an asset  

• Advertising experience is an asset  

• Experience with Food Collective Centre as a volunteer and/or user is an asset  

• Anti-Oppression training (provided)   

• Other necessary training will be provided  

Equipment 

• Personal computer 
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For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the full job description