Digital Designer

Closing Date of Opportunity: 6/17/2021

Name or Organization: Foundation for Environmental Stewardship

Contact Email: kat@FESplanet.org

Website: http://fesplanet.org

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THE POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Foundation for Environmental Stewardship (FES) is seeking a Digital Designer (paid) to promote the digitization of our organization and its programs, develop marketing collateral, and work on a diverse range of digital projects. The Digital Designer will work closely with the Executive Director to develop marketing collateral and program materials for both FES’ two programs, with a focus on FES’ initiative to support the youth climate movement.

Key Responsibilities: 
- Design, produce, and manage interactive online content, including email templates, social media, promotional videos, reports, etc.
- Edit a series of 5–6-minute videos on the topic of sustainable development. 
- Revamp FES’ website to reflect our current work and ongoing programs.
- Develop marketing materials including banners, letterhead, graphics, etc. to use for communication materials.
- Develop content for social media channels and manage volunteers to support FES’ social media efforts.
- Update SDGs Launch website with relevant and up-to-date information for all stakeholders (post-secondary institutions, students, partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications*: 
- A post-secondary graduate. 
- Between the ages of 18 to 30 at the start of the job placement.
- A Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or with Refugee status. Individuals on a work permit or visa are not eligible.

*This position is made available pending funding from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) through their Digital Tech Internships initiative. Applicants must meet these requirements, at minimum, to be eligible in the selection process. 

Other Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to, marketing, information technology, digital and media design, advertising. 
- Experience in developing social media content and managing social media platforms.
- Ability to manage and execute technical aspects of video recording and editing.

1-2 years experience in marketing, website design, and website development required (this can be satisfied through work, internship/co-op, volunteer, and extracurricular activities).Proven experience in a professional digital design role.
- A portfolio of previous digital design work to showcase experience and creativity.
- Graphic design experience is highly preferred. 
- Demonstrated interest in relevant domains (ie. sustainability, environment, education, youth engagement and action) is considered an asset.

Skills and Competencies: 
- Eager to be in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high learning curve.
- A creative-minded individual with a keen eye for detail; able to present information in a logical and organized format that is well-designed and aesthetically pleasing.
- A self-starter able to take initiative on responsibilities with minimal supervision; proven ability to work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrating a positive attitude to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues in a virtual environment.

Ability to speak, write, and communicate in French is a strong asset.
A strong preference will be give to candidates based in Calgary, AB or willing to relocate.

Note: This position with eligible for a $4,000 training stipend to supplement any training you may need to fulfill your duties. If you are missing a particular asset, please showcase how you expect to overcome that gap and present a possible training program that you can take to be able to fulfill the above qualifications.