PR & Marketing Assistant, persons, computer
Duration: 
12 months
Start date: 
15 November 2023
End date: 
1 December 2024
Applications open: 
July 2023
Closed position

We are looking for someone to work alongside our PR & Marketing Manager to keep KISC known all around the world and promote our Centenary. The PR & Marketing Assistant is responsible for capturing the KISC spirit and sharing it through the Centre’s digital communications. If you have design skills, love to create content and would enjoy sharing what life is like at the World Scout Centre on social media, then we look forward to receiving your application!

Requirements

  • Needs to be at least 18 years old
  • Is a member of an Association recognised by WOSM/WAGGGS
  • Communicates in high level of written and spoken English
  • Is a Citizen of EU/EFTA country
  • It is strongly recommended that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to work within an international team of volunteers
  • Ability to manage a team of remote volunteers with the PR & Marketing Manager
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to create written content e.g. newsletters, articles, scripts
  • At least an intermediate level in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign
  • Ability to work alone and organise work efficiently
  • Able to understand social media metrics and develop a social media strategy 
  • Photography skills

Desirable

  • Has previously been a member of the staff team at KISC
  • Ability to communicate in other languages than English
  • Has experience in editing and maintaining websites

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Assist in the delivery of the centre’s PR & Marketing plan and promotion of the KISC Centenary
  • Capture and create content for the Centre's online communication.
  • Constantly review and monitor the centre’s digital communications
  • Create dynamic written, graphic, and video content
  • Use reporting tools to develop a social media strategy
  • Monitor and measure KISC's online presence across all active social media platforms
  • Write and distribute regular e-newsletters and articles
  • Maintain the KISC website regularly
  • Design analogue and digital content for the Centre’s needs
  • Manage a small team of remote volunteers to promote the KISC Centenary

Other responsibilities

  • Ensure a high standard of guest service at all times
  • Deal with any guest enquiries relating to the Centre
  • Run and develop staff training
  • Assist in other areas of the Centre where necessary
  • Involved in the execution of the Centre’s Operational Plan
  • Work and communicate effectively with all staff and guests

Management

General

This position is supervised by the PR & Marketing Manager; these two positions work closely together and make up the PR & Marketing team.

Line manager

The line manager for this position is the PR & Marketing Manager. The PR & Marketing Assistant will have weekly meetings with the Director and PR & Marketing Manager to cover operational matters, and also has regular one-on-one appraisals.

Team management

The PR & Marketing Assistant will have regular contact with other members of the Long Term Staff team and it is essential to build a good working relationship and honest communication with them.

Staff Management

The PR & Marketing Assistant is responsible for managing a team of remote volunteers, with the PR & Marketing Manager

The PR & Marketing Assistant is occasionally responsible for staff working part time in the PR team or on specific projects.

 

Practical information

Insurance

  • Accident Insurance (provided by the Centre): Everyone is insured for accidents, both work and non-work related over the duration of the contract.
  • Private Liability Insurance (provided by the Centre): This insurance covers any damage caused by any staff on an object or person.
  • Sickness Insurance (provided by the Centre): All LTS will get private sickness insurance if necessary. The deductible (amount each LTS has to cover per calendar year themselves) is, if nothing else mentioned, CHF 300.-. This insurance covers any treatment due to sickness.
  • Social Insurance according to the Swiss Law (provided by the Centre): Every LTS must have Social Insurance according to the Swiss regulations. This includes invalidity insurance, maternity leave and old-age and survivors' insurance (OASI). More information will be given during training.

Benefits

  • A room in one of the shared flats in Kandersteg rented or owned by KISC
  • All meals at the Centre, both while at work and on days off
  • 2 days off per week and 20 days of holidays
  • Pocket money starting from 450 CHF per month
  • A Swiss Pass (discount card for transportation in Switzerland)
  • Management and leadership training
  • Other benefits as detailed here on our website

Important information

Visa

  • Citizens of EU/EFTA countries do not need a visa, and the Centre secures the necessary work permit.
  • The employment is dependent on securing the necessary special permission from the Swiss authorities.
  • We cannot obtain a VISA for non EU/EFTA countries so you need not apply

Testimonials

Rita

Rita

Portugal
Communications Assistant
Working at KISC is constant empowerment to create a better World and being a Pinkie is a joyful and learning experience every single day! As the Social Media & Communications Assistant I got to portray and communicate this feeling of Kandersteg to the rest of the (online) World; producing multimedia content, such as photography, video, design work and managing KISC’s Social Media channels. I have to say that this mind-blowing journey of running the Permanent Mini Jamboree with a Pinkie family has been a great pleasure and privilege, that I will always be grateful for having had the chance to live it!