Communications Volunteer

The Georgian Triangle Humane Society is a not-for-profit charity that provides abandoned, neglected and abused domestic animals a second chance in life at a forever home. We rely heavily on our website and social media to promote responsible pet ownership, adoptions, volunteering, events and the many other services and programs we offer to raise awareness and funds to help the dogs and cats in our care.

By promoting GTHS programs and services, the Marketing & Communications Team contributed towards our 2022 successes: more than 1230 cats and dogs were provided shelter, 1187 animals found their forever home, 2010 youth were positively impacted, in excess of 2600 spay/neuter/dental/specialized surgeries were performed, 1159 new donors supported our mission, 2966 people benefitted from our services and our website was viewed 250,000 times.

Description

Reporting to the Marketing & Public Relations Manager, as well as the Digital Marketing & Social Media Coordinator, the Communications Volunteer will oversee the GTHS Twitter account on an interim basis. In addition, this volunteer will assist in capturing any visuals (photos and videos) at the GTHS Animal Centre, the Treasure Tails store and events for marketing purposes, which may include social media, local print/online media, etc.

Time Commitment

2-3 hours per week. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Upload content to Twitter, as supplied by Digital Marketing & Social Media Coordinator Visit GTHS social media platforms to select (and edit) content for Twitter account
Take short video clips and range of photographs at GTHS Animal Centre and at ad hoc events for potential use on Twitter and other social media accounts

Qualifications

18 years of age minimum
Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare
Proficient in Twitter and other social media platforms
Experience in Communications and/or light graphic design skills would be an asset
Creative writing skills
Displays good judgement on topics of interest
Self-motivated, with proven ability to complete tasks with competency and accuracy
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Able to work independently
Works cooperatively and effectively with others
Equipment and ability to take and share / upload clear photographs and video clips
Own computer / laptop

Working Conditions:

Working from home and onsite at the Animal Centre, Treasure Tails (and sporadically at off-site locations for GTHS events) using own computer and smartphone / camera.

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