Publicity Strategist - Ben Stelter School Fundraiser

Organization: Ben Stelter School Fundraiser (BSSF)
Volunteer Role: Publicity Strategist
Role Manager: Director of Marketing, Alex Sokolovski
Role Overview:
The Publicity Strategist will be responsible for posting engaging news articles and posts on
our WordPress site, promoting the posts on social media, managing a storyboard, and
creating publicity strategies for the Ben Stelter School Fundraiser’s News team.
This role focuses on finding strategies to improve publicity, while ensuring that the impact of
the fundraiser, student leadership, school involvement, major milestones, and the mission of
bringing proton therapy to Canada are highlighted across our publicity. The Publicity
Strategist will help amplify our message, brainstorm innovative ideas, and help grow the
BSSF and it’s news platform.
Applicants must be in Grade 7 or above and no older than students entering Grade 12
during the 2026–2027 school year. This role will begin in the summer with the busiest
period running from mid-September to mid-December.
Role Timeline:
The role duration is from July 2026 to January 2027. The role starts off with light training
and writing in the summer months and becomes more active during the fall fundraiser
period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage news article posting and the news team’s storyboard
- Promote the posts on social media to help amplify the growth of the platform

- Brainstorm publicity strategies to enhance the BSSF and the news site’s online
presence

- Collaborate with other marketing teams within the organization to align the BSSF’s
overall publicity strategy with the news team’s.

Requirements:
- Strong communication skills and an interest in publicity or journalism.
- Organized and able to meet/communicate deadlines
- Willingness to collaborate with a team

- Optional: Basic experience with marketing, social media & websites

Incentives:
● Join and contribute to a passionate, growing, and successful team.
● Special reference letter written by Mike Stelter and Aariz Mawji.
● An unforgettable learning and leadership experience, contributing to a province-wide
initiative supporting an important cause.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Alex Sokolovski for more details! To apply
for this role, fill out the form linked here.
Application deadline: July 1st, 2026