Marketing Communicators Wanted at Erikshjälpen Second Hand

Erikshjälpen is a children's rights organization with a non-profit second-hand operation.

We work on around 100 projects in 16 countries and operate about 50 stores under Erikshjälpen Second Hand in Sweden, Norway, and online.

We work towards the vision of “A changed world where children's dreams come to life.”

Our mission is to combat poverty and vulnerability by realizing children's rights worldwide.

Erikshjälpen Second Hand is now looking for two marketing communicators for our Marketing and Concept Department. Do you want to create communication that drives social change and be part of an organization where commercial drive goes hand in hand with sustainability and children's rights work?

If so, this is an opportunity for you. We are a creative team where we work closely, have fun, and make things happen. Are you our new colleague?

Welcome with your application!

Description - When communication is not only seen but also felt!

As a marketing communicator at Erikshjälpen, you will work both strategically and operationally to develop and implement communication for one of Sweden's most well-known second-hand actors. You will become an important part of an engaged team of marketing communicators and store communicators where we together develop our expression in digital channels, campaigns, and stores.

The department is a creative hub and support for our 50 stores in Sweden and Norway. You will work service-oriented close to the stores, contribute with materials and guidance, and ensure that our messages are clear, inspiring, and consistent in all customer interactions.

The role suits you who want to combine idea work with production and who thrives in an environment where commercial drive goes hand in hand with sustainability and children's rights work.

Responsibilities

We are currently recruiting two people and will shape the positions and distribute tasks based on competence and experience. Therefore, you are not expected to work with all the areas listed below.

Examples of responsibilities:

Plan and implement marketing and communication initiatives that strengthen the brand in the long term.
Drive and project manage communication projects from idea to publication.
Create engaging content for social media, digital channels, campaigns, and store communication with a stylish eye and a sense for words, form, and storytelling.
Develop and work based on our graphic profile and help maintain our visual expression.
Produce print-ready materials and maintain ongoing contact with printing companies, make orders, follow up on production, and ensure quality in deliveries.
Photograph campaign materials and capture the activities in images.
Be responsible for advertising on Meta's and Google's platforms and continuously optimize campaigns.
Analyze communication and campaign results and contribute to developing the work forward.
Ensure that communication reflects our three perspectives: children's dreams, future belief, and climate hope.
Collaborate with various functions in the organization and create smooth and effective processes in the joint communication work.
You will report to the Marketing and Concept Manager.

Qualifications

You have:

Post-secondary education in marketing communication/communication/graphic communication.
Experience working with marketing communication in, for example, the advertising industry, retail, or similar sales-focused companies.
Experience working with graphic communication.
Good knowledge of the Office suite and Adobe suite.
Basic knowledge of digital marketing as well as Facebook and Google's advertising platforms.
A genuine interest in sustainable consumption, reuse, and Erikshjälpen's work for children's rights.

You:

Share our values (https://erikshjalpen.se/var-vardegrund/ (https://erikshjalpen.se/var-vardegrund/)) based on three fundamental principles: the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Erik's spirit, and a Christian view of humanity.

You are:

A creative and curious communicator who wants to work in an organization that makes a difference both socially and environmentally.
Confident in combining strategy, production, and practical implementation.
Used to managing projects involving multiple parties and thrive in a role with many points of contact.
Social, collaborative, and good at building internal relationships to create relevant and effective communication.
A person who likes structure but can quickly adapt and act on new ideas.
Stylish with a good sense of text, image, and tone.
Updated on trends and developments in communication.
Self-driven, responsible, and enjoys working towards deadlines.

We Offer You

As an employee at Erikshjälpen, you will work in an organization where you, together with an engaged team and colleagues around the world, work to promote children's rights in Sweden and globally. We care about our employees having a good work-life balance and offer our employees a wellness allowance of 2000 SEK per year.

As an employee, you are covered by the collective agreement for civil society employees between FREMIA and Unionen. As an employee with us, you have the opportunity to make a difference – for a future where children's dreams come to life.

We welcome applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds and value diversity in all forms.