Administration & Social Media Assistant (youth position)

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Habitat for Humanity is seeking a proactive storyteller who is comfortable with community engagement and passionate about affordable housing.

 

Terms of Employment:                  Fixed Contract

Application Deadline:                    April 13th, 2026

Work Week:                                     30-35 hours per week

Location:                                          764 Division St., Cobourg ON K9A 5V2

 

Reports To:

Director of Business Operations

 

Position Type:

8 week fixed term Contract

 

Job Summary: 

This role will support both Habitat Northumberland and the ReStore, creating consistency and momentum across our public-facing work during our busiest season.

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The youth employee will work 30-35 hours per week and will be responsible for planning, creating, and scheduling social media content across Facebook and Instagram for Habitat and the ReStore. This includes promoting ReStore inventory, sharing build and repair updates, highlighting volunteers and donors, and supporting seasonal campaigns and events. They will also assist with basic photography and short-form video, content tracking, and reporting on engagement.

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In addition to digital work, the coordinator will support summer events, including community outreach, in-store promotions, and fundraising activities. This may include event preparation, on-site support, signage, and post-event follow-up.

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Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide assistance to the marketing and communications department with e-newsletter campaigns, monthly reporting templates;

• Updating the website with new information – creating blog stories and posting them;

• Creation of content for Habitat Northumberland and ReStore (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn);

• Scheduling and posting to social media both the two entities;

• Other duties, as assigned

 

Qualifications: 

• Strong and proven interpersonal skills; 

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently; 

• Familiar with CRM databases; such as Salesforce, Monday.com or HubSpot;

• Ability to compose compelling, concise and engaging captions;

• Proficient at social media posting on Facebook & LinkedIn pages, and Instagram professional accounts;

• Strong content creation skills, including use of design software such as CANVA;

• Excellent communication skills; 

• Ability to multi-task; and 

• Passionate about the mission of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland and representing that

mission within the community.  

 

How to Apply: Applications will include resume and cover letter and be accepted until close of business on Monday April 13th, 2026. Applications can be sent Attention: Aimee Tedford, Director of Business Operations by email (atedford@habitatnorthumberland.ca).

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in this position. Please note that we are unable to accept phone inquiries. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

About Habitat for Humanity Northumberland:

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Founded in 1998, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is one of 44 local Habitats working in Canada and part of the not-for-profit network of Habitat active in more than 70 countries worldwide. Families and individuals in need of a hand up, partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help in Habitat’s work. Through shelter, we empower.​​​​​

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