Summer Student - Graphic Arts Technician

Join South Gate Center as a summer student fulfilling the role of Graphic Arts Technician.

This full-time, temporary role is from July 2nd, 2025 – August 29th,2025

• This position is with South Gate Centre, 191 Old Wellington St S Woodstock. 
• This position reports to: Marketing & Communications Manager

Hours: Days, some evenings and weekend shifts

Responsibilities & Skills Required:

• Assist in designing and producing a digital monthly newsletter and program guide.
• Help with Manager in creating an advertising campaign and package for advertisers.
• Marketing initiatives and social media management. 
• Maintain up to date archives of all marketing files.
• Plan and implement social media and social proof campaigns for specific marketing goals with the manager.
• Website maintenance and support and online software management and support Wix.
• Create and design posters, tickets, brochures.
• Assist with communications for announcements, promotions, press releases etc. 
• Keep up to date with industry specific trends and activities that are utilized to communicate with customers.
• Assisting with keeping up to date with best practices in writing for the web and social media.
• Keep the integrity of the South Gate Centre's Branding/Communications Guides. 
• Assist with communications of South Gate Centre’s major related initiatives e.g. Special events, fundraisers, community partners, capital campaign.
• Work with staff, volunteers and community partners to promote SGC. 
• Attend community events and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Computer Skills: Excellent analytical skills, very strong understanding of computers, working knowledge of Microsoft office suite; competency in data collection, project creation skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in cash handling - involving accounting procedures, reconciliation, counting and managing receipts.
• Quality customer support and multitasking skills.
• Creative & thoughtful team player.
• Ability to take positive initiative and work independently.
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance.

Assets: 

• Experience managing e-commerce product inventory.
• Excellent time management & organizational skills. 
• Retail or office experience.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C.
• Self-starter, creative problem solver with good decision-making skills.
• experience working with Seniors and or Volunteers