Content Creator
Black Immigrant Thrives
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Hybrid
2026-07-02
2026-08-31
Marketing
Unpaid Volunteer Position
Are you passionate about creating engaging content, telling impactful stories, and using social media to make a difference? The Afro-Caribbean Thrive Coalition is looking for creative and enthusiastic Volunteer Content Creators to help promote the Afro-Caribbean Thrive Conference 2026 and inspire our growing community.
About the Role
As a Volunteer Content Creator, you will help create engaging digital content that increases awareness of the conference, highlights community stories, and encourages people to attend, volunteer, and get involved.
Responsibilities
- Create short-form videos (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) and social media posts.
- Develop creative content ideas that encourage engagement and conversation.
- Capture photos and videos at meetings, events, and community activities when applicable.
- Edit videos using simple editing tools such as CapCut, Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms.
- Assist in promoting conference speakers, sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors, and community partners.
- Help grow our online presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Team to maintain consistent branding and messaging.
- Attend virtual team meetings and contribute creative ideas.
Qualifications
- Passion for storytelling, social media, and community engagement.
- Comfortable creating content for social media platforms.
- Basic video editing and graphic design skills are an asset but not required.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Creative, reliable, and able to work independently.
- Interest in supporting Black, Afro-Caribbean, and immigrant communities is an asset.
Time Commitment
- Approximately 3–5 hours per week (flexible).
- Attendance at occasional virtual meetings.
- Additional involvement during the weeks leading up to the conference and on the conference day.
What You'll Gain
- Practical experience in content creation, digital marketing, and event promotion.
- Opportunity to build your portfolio with real-world projects.
- Volunteer hours (where applicable).
Required career level
- Entry Level