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Homestead Co-op is hiring a Part-Time Marketing Clerk at our Portage la Prairie Administration Office. What you’ll do: The Marketing Clerk plays a key support role in executing marketing activities that reflect Co-op values, engage the community, and support business growth. This position provides service to both internal departments and external members through effective communication and creative support. * Create and coordinate branded marketing and promotional materials across print, digital, in-store, and media channels, ensuring consistent Co-op brand standards and effective visual communication. * Manage website and social media content across multiple platforms, creating engaging posts, monitoring community interactions, and supporting member engagement initiatives. * Capture and edit photo/video content while contributing to digital marketing campaigns, newsletters, and broader marketing communications efforts. * Coordinate and execute marketing campaigns, events, sponsorships, and community initiatives by managing timelines, logistics, promotions, and Co-op branded engagement activities. * Oversee marketing administration, community investment programs, campaign performance tracking, and marketing resources to support effective departmental operations and reporting. Who you are: You are looking for a career in Retail and: * Must have grade 12; a degree or diploma in Business with a focus in marketing or communications is an asset. * Have 1 year of experience in marketing and/or communications. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. * Have a minimum of 1 year of experience creating content for social media platforms such as: Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. * Having a minimum of 1 year of experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, digital photography, and video editing is an asset. * Are proficient in Microsoft Office. * Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license. * You have excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and the ability to problem solve. * You are highly motivated and detail oriented. * You possess strong interpersonal skills. * You have access to a personal vehicle and are able to work evenings and weekends as required for Co-op events. * You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do. * Have the ability to demonstrate strong alignment to the values of Homestead Co-op: Integrity, Excellence, and Responsibility. Core Competencies: Proven abilities in the following competencies is considered an asset: 1. Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 2. Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm. 3. Customer Focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Who we are: Homestead Co-op serves more than 27,000 members — and many more customers — in Austin, Carman, La Salle, MacGregor, Oakville, Portage la Prairie & Treherne. We have 17 locations including Food Stores, Gas Bars, Car Washes, Pharmacies, Liquor Stores, Cardlocks, Home Centres and an Agricultural site. Last year, we contributed over $200,000 to community organizations and initiatives. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.homesteadco-op.crs. [http://www.homesteadco-op.crs/] Homestead offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and an employer matched pension plan. We encourage our Team to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and we foster a culture of living up to our values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Please note that this position will require a criminal record check and driver’s abstract in accordance with our policies. To apply, please go to the career section of our website at www.homesteadco-op.crs. [http://www.homesteadco-op.crs/] Sorry, we do not accept paper/emailed applications. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. Homestead Consumers Co‐op Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

What you’ll do

The Marketing Clerk coordinates branded promotional materials and manages social media content across multiple digital platforms. They also execute marketing campaigns, community events, and sponsorships while overseeing departmental administration and performance tracking.

Requirements

Candidates must have a grade 12 diploma and at least one year of experience in marketing or communications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, a valid driver's license, and experience with social media and creative software are required or highly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package • Employer matched pension plan

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Canva · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Marketing
• Social media management
• Content creation
• Photography
• Video editing
• Canva
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Microsoft Office
• Customer service
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Event coordination
• Digital marketing
• Project management
• Interpersonal skills
• Promotional Materials
• Canva (Software)
• Action Oriented
• Facebook
• Energetic
• Newsletters
• Effective Communication
• Social Media Content
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Customer Service
• Content Creation
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Photography
• Economics
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Marketing Communications
• Operations
• Social Media
• Video Editing
• Visual Communications
• Trustworthiness
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented
• Honesty

Job areas

• Marketing
• Retail
• Administrative
• Creative & Media
• Customer Service & Support
• Marketing Clerk
• Social Media Strategist / Specialist
• Public Relations Professionals
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists