The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC) is a volunteer-run non-profit society whose members work to improve conditions for cycling in the Lower Mainland. The VACC believes that increased bicycle use has the potential to reduce traffic congestion, improve our health, and enhance our urban environment. The VACC makes this happen through events, education and advocacy.

The VACC has been growing quickly and we are looking to add a Volunteer Marketing Communications Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for a creative mind-set, and the chance to play an important role in a growing organization. This role will help the VACC to determine the scope and responsibilities of a future employment opportunity that the intern will be invited to apply for.
Details

• Looking for a volunteer commitment of at least 6 months
• Opportunity to lead to a contract or salaried position
• Assist in the redesign of the VACC branding, image, website, and social presence
• Promote our company through various channels including traditional and social media
• Establish the VACC in LinkedIn, Foursquare, and other social media platforms
• Draft, review and post website updates
• Assist in the creation and distribution of press releases
• Assist in the creation and production of promotional pieces for the organization
• Assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of events
• Liaise with the Board Marketing and Communications Committee

Skills and Experience:

• A passion for people powered transportation including cycling
• A highly organized self-starter
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Fluent in social media platforms and marketing
• Experience with social media marketing and/or marketing communications an asset
• Experience with graphics tools like Adobe would be an asset
• Experience with websites would be an asset

Interested? Come and join the team! Please submit a cover letter and resume to: at keith@vacc.bc.ca

Volunteer Coordinator:
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Advocacy Liaison:
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Terms:
As these are volunteer positions, hours per week to be discussed.  VACC will provide a work mail/email address and scheduled access to shared office space. Contractor must have access to their own computer and phone for work purposes, but a computer and the main phone line will also be available i the office.

How to apply:
Please indicate your interest by email with a resume to Keith Ippel, VACC at keith@vacc.bc.ca in PDF or Word format.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is a non-profit society that works to improve conditions for cycling in Metro Vancouver. The VACC believes that increased bicycle use has the potential to significantly reduce traffic congestion, prevent diseases that result from inactive living, reduce pollution and enhance our urban environment. The VACC works through its various programs to change the circumstances that currently discourage bicycle use; that is, to provide and improve cycling facilities, to educate cyclists in commuter cycling skills, and to encourage visibility and celebration of cycling as a legitimate and embraced mode of transportation. You will find the VACC out in your community on your commute to work during Bike to Work Week in spring and fall, leading the “Great Rides” group bike events, teaching safe cycling skills at community centres, workplaces, and schools (Streetwise Cycling and Bike to School), and at community events such as Earth Day and the Bike Shorts Film Festival throughout the year. If you take your bike on the SkyTrain or ride in the protected lanes on the Burrard Street Bridge, you can thank the VACC for its advocacy, which helped to make these a reality. Please visit www.vacc.bc.ca for more information.