Job Title: Social Media Coordinator & Publicist
Organization: Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO)
Rate: $25.50 – $27.00 per hour
Hours: Contract position, 40 hours per week, in person (4-5 days per week).
Who We Are
The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) is a leading charitable patient organization providing evidence-based support to families with children, adolescents, and adults living with sickle cell disease across Ontario. SCAGO supports clinical and psycho-social research, health promotion, patient and caregiver education, community awareness, and the development of best practice guidelines.
The Social Media Publicist and Coordinator will support the promotion of SCAGO’s programs, events, and initiatives by creating engaging digital content such as posters, graphics, videos, and short-form reels. The role includes managing and growing the organization’s social media presence, developing campaign and promotional content, and supporting newsletters and online communications. The successful candidate will contribute strong writing and storytelling skills to ensure clear and compelling messaging that increases public awareness and highlights the impact of SCAGO’s work.
A key priority for this role is organically growing SCAGO’s social media platforms and increasing audience engagement and followers across channels. We are specifically seeking someone with demonstrated experience in organic social media growth strategies, audience engagement, and content creation that drives reach, visibility, and community interaction. The ideal candidate should understand current social media trends, know how to create content that performs well across platforms, and have a strong ability to develop creative, impactful, and visually appealing content that resonates with diverse audiences.
As this is a fast-paced environment with frequent campaigns and events, we are seeking someone who is highly creative in their visual design and content development, able to produce high-quality materials quickly, and comfortable working under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Please note:
- This is an independent contractor role. Compensation is based on the number of hours worked. This position does not include employee benefits, paid leave, or other entitlements associated with full-time employment.
- This role does not provide employee benefits and does not support permanent residency (PR) sponsorship.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus: An additional 10% of total hourly earnings, paid at the end of the yearly contract.
Requirements:
- We are specifically seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in significantly growing organizational social media followers and engagement. Only applicants with proven results and a workplan in this area will be considered.
- Experience managing social media accounts for organizations or brands
- Strong content creation skills (graphics, captions, and short videos)
- Organized, proactive, and able to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Someone who is creative, committed, and passionate about making an impact in the community.
Please note that selected applicants may be asked to complete a brief assignment to showcase their creativity and content development skills prior to the interview stage.
Working Environment
The Social Media Publicist and Coordinator will work in a fast paced, high-demand environment involving clients with physical and psycho-social issues of a complex, confidential, and time-urgent nature, media outlets, and partner organizations. He/she will maintain professionalism and efficiency, require limited supervision, exerting initiative, good judgment, and excellent communication skills. He/she will be empathetic, compassionate, and understanding when dealing with the clients.
# Of Hours/ Job Type
Contract base 40 hours/week @ $25.50 – $27.00 per hour. Services are delivered in-person at the SCAGO office. Must be willing to work occasional weekends.
Reporting Relationship
The Social Media Publicist and Coordinator will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, patient advocates, project collaborators, social workers, and report to the Executive Lead. The incumbent will carry out tasks based on this job description and as may be advised. The Media Coordinator / Publicist will provide accurate reports of logged hours, activities, and work outcomes.
Role Expectations
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to SCAGO’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic priorities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada, and will you require sponsorship now or in the future?
- Are you available to start immediately?
- Do you have at least 3 years of working in a fast-paced, high demand environment
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- public relations: 3 years (required)
- Digital marketing: 3 years (required)
- media engagement: 3 years (required)
- effective content creation: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
