Social Media & Communications Coordinator

**About Halton Environmental Network** Halton Environmental Network (HEN) is a community-focused environmental organization dedicated to advancing sustainability, environmental education, and climate action throughout Halton Region. Through initiatives such as community gardens, urban food forests, environmental workshops, youth engagement, and our Generation Green program, we empower residents and communities to take meaningful environmental action. We're looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and environmentally conscious volunteer to help us share our work, engage our community, and expand our digital presence! **About the Role** As our **Volunteer Social Media & Communications Coordinator**, you'll help HEN strengthen its online presence and share the stories behind our environmental initiatives. Working collaboratively with our team, you'll support the development, organization, and publication of engaging social media content that showcases our programs, celebrates community achievements, and encourages environmental participation. This is an excellent opportunity for students, recent graduates, or individuals interested in gaining practical experience in digital marketing, communications, environmental advocacy, or nonprofit operations. **Key Responsibilities** **Social Media Content Creation** * Create engaging posts, graphics, captions, and stories for HEN's social media channels. * Design visually appealing content using Canva or similar tools. * Help promote community events, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and environmental initiatives. * Highlight program successes, community partnerships, volunteer contributions, and environmental achievements. * Assist in developing educational content on sustainability, biodiversity, climate action, and related environmental topics. **Social Media Management & Planning** * Assist with maintaining and organizing a social media content calendar. * Help schedule and publish approved content across HEN's platforms. * Support consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity. * Identify relevant environmental awareness days, community events, and opportunities for engagement. * Contribute creative ideas for campaigns and community outreach. **Community Engagement & Communications** * Help encourage community participation through social media. * Support the promotion of HEN's programs, fundraising initiatives, and volunteer opportunities. * Assist with monitoring social media engagement and identifying questions requiring staff follow-up. * Collaborate with HEN staff to gather program updates, photos, stories, and promotional materials. * Help track basic social media performance, including reach, engagement, and audience growth. **Qualifications & Skills** We're looking for someone who is: * Creative, enthusiastic, and interested in environmental sustainability. * Comfortable using social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. * Familiar with Canva or interest