Social Media Coordinator

(The Shoebox Project for Women)

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Position ID: V-OSH1622
Last Modified: 12 Jun 2026
Last Full Update: 12 Jun 2026

Opportunity Details: Social Media Coordinator

Contact Cayla Gartner, Durham Region Local Coordinator, The Shoebox Project; Email: durham@shoeboxproject.com
Duties

As the Social Media Coordinator, you are the digital storyteller for our mission. You will use your creativity and technical savvy to build a local community of supporters, raise awareness about women’s homelessness, and drive the success of our gift campaigns through strategic online engagement.  

Your Impactful Responsibilities include:

● Community Awareness and Growth: Through a social media plan that aligns with both chapter goals and national marketing strategies, grow an online community of like-minded local businesses, companies, groups, individuals to increase awareness and support of The Shoebox Project and your local chapter and its ongoing initiatives.
● Content Creation: Design and implement engaging posts that highlight local initiatives while maintaining strict adherence to The Shoebox Project’s branding guidelines.
● Community Education: Help educate your online community on the correlation between women and homelessness to attract local support.
● Performance Tracking: Measure the success of Chapter campaigns to help dictate future strategies and stay ahead of the latest social media trends and best practices.
● Team Collaboration: Attend regular meetings with your fellow chapter members to gain insight and share strategies for success.
More Info Link https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/durham
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Individuals
Areas of Interest Community Outreach ; Information & Referral Services ; Social Media
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills with a creative storyteller mindset. ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Planning & Organizing - Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to lead your chapter with a strategic online engagement plan with the ability to follow through. ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Web & IT - Excellent technical skills and knowledge specifically with Facebook, Instagram, and Canva. ; You must have your own computer/laptop for project-related correspondence.
Commitment Length Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; A minimum commitment of one full drive season is required.
Minimum Hours 2 / Month
Dates and Times A flexible commitment of 2–5 hours per month from present to September, increasing to a minimum of 2 hours per week during the peak campaign season (October to January).
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Number of Positions Durham Region 
 
1 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Training is provided ; Training on-going ; Comprehensive training and supervision are provided by the Local Coordinator through video conferencing, in-person sessions, or written guides.
Police Check Not Required
Additional Requirements Application, Interview, Reference Check

Agency Details: The Shoebox Project for Women

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Website https://www.shoeboxproject.ca

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