Overview
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is Manitoba’s general farm policy organization representing and promoting the interests of farm families and commodity associations. We work with industry, government, and stakeholders to ensure that agriculture in Manitoba remains profitable and sustainable.
KAP is recruiting for a Marketing and Events Coordinator who will be responsible for:
• creating, implementing, and overseeing marketing activities that promote KAP’s programs
• managing social media channels, creating video content
• overseeing the planning, design, production, promotion, and overall coordination of KAP events (industry receptions, training, workshops, and conferences)
• sourcing venues (including virtual ones), liaising with speakers and exhibitors, and coordinating all requirements
• establishing and monitoring event budgets within the established guidelines
Qualifications
• Post secondary education in marketing, communications, English, public relations, or journalism
• A minimum of three years’ experience working in a marketing or communications position, an asset
• Proven success creating social media content
• Demonstrated experience with website management and webinar platforms
• Strong graphic design and photography skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
• Experience or understanding of agriculture in Manitoba, an asset
• Project Management experience, an asset
Contact
KAP offers a fantastic workplace culture, competitive salary packages, and an engaging work environment.
During COVID, full-time employees have the ability to be remote four days a week. Wednesdays would be spent in the KAP offices.
Qualified applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to tmcnally@peoplefirsthr.com answering the question: “Outline an innovative way to reach farmers in Manitoba.”