Video Editor & Illustrator

"Immediate for Hire" Are you looking for a place where you can help people, do meaningful work, and grow as part of a positive, collaborative team? Are you creative, savvy with video editing, and excellent at building meaningful relationships? Join Water First, a passionate and growing organization supporting sustainable access to safe, clean water in Indigenous communities. Water First is a Canadian charity that partners with Indigenous communities across Canada to help address the water crisis through education, training, and meaningful collaboration. We seek a Video Editor & Illustrator, reporting to the Director, Development & Communications. Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of work as part of the application process. Preference for this position will be given to candidates who can reliably commute to our Creemore, ON office one-two days per week, with the remaining days being a work-from-home arrangement. Qualified remote candidates will also be considered. The Video Editor & Illustrator is responsible for all video production and animation, along with supporting Fundraising and Communications campaigns and virtual events. This role is integral to supporting our programs with digital resources for program delivery, as well as gathering content while team members are in the field. The position is responsible for managing Google Ads to enhance current campaigns and maximize Ads Grant spending. We offer: Flexible hours Generous paid vacation Health benefits Defined benefit pension plan Wage: $60,000 - $75,000 per annum You'll thrive thanks to: Collaboration with and support from a small, close-knit team of communication and fundraising peers who want you to love what you do Opportunities to work with and learn from the entire Water First team of educators, technical leads, administrative staff and other contributors A leadership team that believes in - and invests in - ongoing professional development Positive stories of the impact your work has on the communities and individuals we partner with What you will do: Manage all video production and animation, and support gathering content from the field: Connect with program, communications, and fundraising teams to generate new meaningful content to engage program participants, followers, and donors. To be used in program delivery, and Water First communications channels (newsletters, website, social media, annual report and other related donor materials) Collaborate with program field staff to ensure content is generated while in the field Create videos and animation to engage Water First supporters and program partners Integrate video and animation into all fundraising and communications strategies/campaigns Continue to develop and maintain Water First's visual identity and contribute to development of branding guidelines Support for fundraising campaigns, virtual events, paid ads and Google Ads: Manage all technical aspects of virtual events, support event planning to engage donors and program partners across the country Create and implement Google Ads to enhance current campaigns and maximize Ads Grant spending to increase impressions, click through rates, and donations Support paid ads on YouTube Support communications planning and creative ideation for all campaigns and key projects Create videos and resources to support all fundraising campaigns Communications support for program design and delivery: Collaborate with the Programs team to create graphics, videos, content, and digital tools/assets to support program delivery Support Program Communications Working Group to capture content and highlight Water First programming Develop and nurture strong, collaborative relationships that deepen your role as a trusted communications partner Contribute to initiatives that raise awareness about our work, and/or engage donors, to build greater support for the organization, in coordination with Communications and Fundraising.

Water First is a Canadian charity that partners with Indigenous communities across Canada to help address the water crisis through education, training, and meaningful collaboration.