Position: Part-Time Remote Marketing Coordinator / Virtual Assistant  (Fraser Valley, BC) 

Company Overview:

Stir Marketing, the agency behind the Explorer Series, is a dynamic and well-established digital marketing company based in Vancouver, Canada. With over 20 years of experience, we deliver world-class digital marketing solutions.

Job Description:

We are seeking an English-speaking Marketing Coordinator / Virtual Assistant to support our marketing agency (and Explorer Series specifically) with various administrative, writing, and marketing management tasks. This role includes the following responsibilities:

• Writing, designing, and scheduling social media posts.
• Conducting online research.
• Crafting and distributing email newsletters using Mailchimp.
• Managing communications with clients and contractors.
• Email and schedule management.
• Copywriting and editing documents and email newsletters.
• Intern communications.
• Website content updates.
• Other digital marketing tasks as assigned.

Skills:

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and qualifications:

• Excellent writing and editing abilities.
• Strong organizational and management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency as an active social media user in Facebook and Instagram.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, and Calendar.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in social media copywriting and editing for business.
• Experience using Buffer, Hootsuite, or Meta Business Suite (or similar social media dashboard tools) for social media post scheduling.
• Experience with Canva and designing social graphics.
• Experience using WordPress for content / blog updates.

Requirements:

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Previous experience in remote working environments.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Virtual Assistant or Marketing Coordinator.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training / experience.
• Flexible availability, most but not all weekdays, during business hours. Evening and weekend work is ok.   
• Available for weekly engagement through phone or Google Meet video calls.
• Passion for outdoor activities (such as active hiking, trail running, dog walking, nature exploration, or kayaking, etc.).
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Capability to test local trails or Fraser Valley city-based activities.

Nice To Have:

We appreciate candidates with the following qualifications:

• Experience in a marketing agency.
• Experience in utilizing ChatGPT for business purposes.
• Experience with Google and Facebook advertising.
• 3+ years in business social media writing and posting.
• Hootsuite training certificate.
• Digital marketing agency experience.
• Project management experience.
• Familiarity with Monday.com.

Application Instructions: Please read in detail before applying.

• This position is remote, part-time, and freelance, offering a competitive hourly rate dependent on experience.
• Applicants must be Canadian residents, currently living in Canada, and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Include a brief cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position, addressing key requirements.
• Include the word “chocolate” in your cover letter to confirm that you have read the entire job description.
• The next step, after you apply, for select candidates, will be for us to email you a short test task.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.