Jobline: Digital Media Specialists / Content Creators, Farmwork to Feed Canada
Passionate about food and concerned about Canada's food supply and food security? We are seeking digital media specialists / content creators to work virtually to help us get the word out. Great opportunity for students or new grads!
Farmwork to Feed Canada (F2FC) (www.farmworktofeedcanada.ca) is a volunteer effort by Canadian communications, public relations and marketing professionals, including recent graduates in communications and public relations.
We are committed to national service through collaboration with Canadian farmers and the agri-business sector to address COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges to Canada’s food supply. As skilled and experienced communicators, we offer farmers, farm groups, and the food industry expert communications support and a forum for the exchange of information and ideas to engage and inform Canadians on key issues related to Canada’s food supply and food security, including farm labour.
Through this initiative, we are also assisting junior digital media practitioners, who missed out on intern positions as a result of the pandemic, to gain real-world experience, expand their portfolios, and benefit from working with and learning from seasoned professionals who are willing to act as mentors and references.
Farmwork to Feed Canada Goals
Grow a national network of communications volunteers who collaborate with the agriculture, agri-business sector and government.
Foster greater public awareness, understanding, and support for agriculture and agri-business through interactive channels that provide a forum to inform and engage and educate Canadians on COVID-19 pandemic-related issues.
Support stakeholder efforts to increase the numbers of essential, skilled workers on farms and agri-food businesses.
Opportunity - Volunteer Digital Media Specialists
Farmwork to Feed Canada is currently seeking volunteers for our Digital Team made up of talented individuals from across Canada.
Working in collaboration with F2FC design specialists and storytellers, digital media specialists will update our website and plan, craft, and publish content on the F2FC social sites - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin - to build followership, engagement, and influence.
Digital media specialists will also monitor and respond to comments / messages on social media and produce regular metrics reports using Google Analytics and other tools.
Candidates should have excellent communication skills and an understanding of effective techniques to engage audiences on social media channels. Familiarity with SEO and Google Analytics is an asset. Bilingualism is also an asset.
For more information or to volunteer, please visit our website at: www.farmworktofeedcanada.ca or send your resume and a covering note via email to: volunteer@farmworktofeedcanada.ca
