JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title	Marketing Coordinator
Branch/Department	Marketing and Communications
Reports to	Director, Marketing and Communications
Location	Toronto

 Put your skills to work for a unique organization where you will make a difference!

 Alterna Savings is a vibrant and innovative financial services provider committed to supporting the well-being of our members, employees and communities. We are the second largest Credit Union in Ontario with 129,000 members, 24 branches and consolidated assets in excess of $2 billion. Further, Alterna Savings owns Alterna Bank, a Schedule 1 bank, which provides services to over 7,000 clients.

 Scope of Position

 The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing marketing and promotional activities that contribute to the overall growth of the organization. Ensuring the Alterna brand/professional image is projected in all marketing and communications, supporting internal departments and liaising with partners/alliances are responsibilities of this role.

 Major Responsibilities

 ·         Ensures Alterna brand is projected in all marketing communications related activities;

-         Plans, coordinates and implements annual (partners/alliances) marketing campaigns;

-         Supports various departmental activities including: website and Intranet;

-         Liaises with various internal departments and external partners to ensure campaigns are in-line with sales targets;

-         Monitors key milestones of the campaign development schedule, such as design, packaging and printed materials; and communicating/resolving pending issues accordingly;

-         Assists and supports branches and internal departments with marketing and communications related requests;

-         Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

 Expectations / Outcomes

 ·         Alterna Savings' members view a consistent, professional brand image;

-         Branches and internal departments are supported in a professional and timely manner;

-         Members are provided with marketing communications that makes it easy for them to understand and allows them to make informed decisions.

 Contacts

 ·         Internal departments, Call Centre and branches

-         Product Development Department

-         Partners/suppliers

Qualifications

 Educations / Certifications / Experience

-    University degree in marketing or related field

-    Minimum of two years experience in marketing and promotions

 Knowledge / Skills

-    Knowledge of various Windows based computer applications such as e-mail and Internet navigation

-    Knowledge of brand management

-    Knowledge of campaign planning and execution

3. Competencies

-    Excellent oral and written communication skills that enable effective interaction with coworkers and partners/suppliers;

-    Flexibility to embrace change in a fast-paced environment;

-    Strong organizational skills;

-    Attention to detail and accuracy.

 HOW TO APPLY

 If you are interested in this opportunity with Alterna and would like more information and/or to apply please go to our corporate website at www.alterna.ca under careers.

 We wish to thank all applicants in advance and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.