Job Description

ABOUT DISCOVER SURREY
Discover Surrey is an independent, non-profit destination marketing organization dedicated to putting Surrey on the map as a vibrant, four-season visitor destination. Our mission is to build a strong tourism network that drives economic impact for our partners and enriches Surrey’s reputation as a must-visit destination in Metro Vancouver. By leveraging partnerships with regional and provincial tourism programs, we work to attract overnight stays, boost traffic to local businesses, and support sustainable growth in the tourism sector.

Tourism in Surrey is experiencing an exciting period of growth, and we’re here to guide the development of authentic local experiences that showcase our community’s culture, landscapes, and stories. As a small but dynamic team, we are committed to providing our partners, stakeholders, and community members with the resources to create memorable visitor experiences. We value teamwork, diversity, flexibility, and a hands-on approach to our projects. Our organization is expanding, and we’re looking for passionate, creative individuals to join us in making Surrey a must-visit destination.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Discover Surrey is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to join our team. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic marketer who is passionate about tourism and eager to make an impact in a fast-growing destination. Reporting to the Marketing Director, the Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in supporting Discover Surrey’s marketing initiatives, social media presence, and collaborative advertising efforts. The ideal candidate is a team player with a creative mindset, a proactive attitude, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Support Marketing Campaigns: Assist the Marketing Director with the planning, execution, and tracking of marketing campaigns across digital, print, and social platforms.

– Social Media: Support Discover Surrey’s social media channels, creating and scheduling engaging content that highlights Surrey’s attractions, events, and community stories.

– Marketing Co-ops & Partnerships: Coordinate marketing co-op programs and partnerships with local businesses and tourism operators, helping to develop promotional content and ensuring campaign alignment.

– Ad Creation & Content Development: Work closely with the marketing team to create ads, graphics, and other promotional content that captures Surrey’s unique appeal and supports brand consistency across channels.

– Event Support: Provide on-the-ground support at events as needed, helping with setup, promotional activities, and content capture for social media. This may include the need to travel outside of the province and country.

– Analytics & Reporting: Monitor and report on campaign performance and social media analytics, offering insights and recommendations to optimize future initiatives.

– Administrative Support: Assist with general marketing administrative tasks, including scheduling, file management, and organizing creative assets.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
– A degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
– 2-3 years of experience in a marketing role, ideally with experience in social media and content creation.
– Familiarity with social media platforms, management tools, and content scheduling.
– Strong writing and editing skills, with an eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.
– Basic graphic design skills (experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software is an asset).
– Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
– A proactive, collaborative attitude with a strong interest in tourism and destination marketing.
– Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends for event support.
– Holds a Class 5 driver’s license and a valid passport.
– Experience in a tourism-related field is an asset.

Location: In-person to start with the possibility for more flexibility post-probationary period
Occasional travel, weekend or evening shifts required and based on business needs.

Salary/Wage

50,000

Other Perks/Benefits

- $1,000 Professional Development Allowance - $500 Health and Wellness Allowance - In Lieu Days - Extended Health Benefits (upon successful completion of the probationary period) - 3 Weeks Vacation

Job Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged click the below link to apply directly. Please send a cover letter and resume. Application deadline: December 1st, 2024 | Start date: January 6th, 2025. Only contact those candidates we wish to pursue further will be contacted.

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