Social Media Specialist

Social Media Specialist (Part-time)


Who We Are: 

Interwoven Connections is an Ontario-based not-for-profit organization that supports families and relationships formed through adoption, kinship, and customary care. Our work is rooted in lived experience, advocacy, and community. We believe that all families have a right to advocacy, support and guidance. We prioritize empowering marginalized communities, particularly racialized, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ children, youth, and families.

 
Purpose of Role:

The Social Media Specialist is responsible for managing Interwoven Connections’ social media presence, virtual communities, and online engagement. This role focuses on raising awareness of our events and deepening community understanding of our programs

Reports to:

Marketing & Communications Director

Salary:

$25 per hour Employment type:

Hours of Work:

26 - 28 hours

Employment Type:

Three-month contract starting March 3, 2025, with the possibility of extension

Location:

Remote (Ontario-based)

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Manage and maintain Interwoven Connections’ social media platforms to enhance online visibility.

  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance engagement and awareness of community events and programs.

  • Create, curate, and schedule compelling content across multiple social media channels.

  • Design and distribute engaging monthly newsletters.

  • Leverage branding expertise to implement effective brand strategies (an asset).

  • Moderate content and facilitate discussions on equity-based issues, using an anti-oppressive/anti-racist framework.

  • Analyze social media metrics to refine content and engagement strategies.

  • Collaborate with team members to strengthen Interwoven Connections’ online and community presence.

  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in social media platforms and relevant tools, including Instagram, Facebook, Squarespace, WordPress, Hootsuite, Monday, Slack, Teams, Canva, and Mailchimp.

  • Prior experience with Interwoven Connections communities is an asset.

  • Perform additional duties as required.


What makes you a great fit:

  • Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field, with a minimum of two years of relevant education and experience combined.

  • Experience working with grassroots nonprofits and managing social media for organizations.

  • Knowledge of adoption-related advocacy; lived experience as an adoptive, kinship, or customary care parent is an advantage.

  • Familiarity with the experiences of marginalized communities within the child welfare system.

  • Experience working with African Canadian and Indigenous children, youth, and families is highly desirable.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in French is an asset.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

  • Strong judgment, cultural sensitivity, and ethical integrity.

  • Creativity, adaptability, and dedication are essential for success in this role.


Excited to apply? Here’s how!

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and your current resume. We encourage applicants to highlight their strengths and experiences in supporting diverse communities and applying anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices in their cover letter. Submit your application online at marketing_jobs@interwovenconnections.ca

Our values:

We hold ourselves to a high standard in performing our mission.  Our values reflect our identity and aspirations and guide our beliefs, principles, behaviours, and decisions.

Interwoven Connections’ values define who we are, what we stand for and how we hold ourselves and others accountable.   These are our values.

Connection: We foster and support meaningful and authentic relationships.

Collaboration: We build connections with individuals and communities to learn and grow together.

Community: Our shared experiences unite us while our unique perspective strengthens us.

Integrity: We act with unwavering commitment to one another.

Empowerment: We amplify the unique voices of our community through our shared belief in each other

Interwoven Connections is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  We prioritize hires from the communities we serve, balanced with a critical need for a diversity of marginalized experiences.  

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free.  Accommodation will be provided at all stages of the hiring process if requested.  

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.