Communications And Advocacy Manager

Description:

As our Communications and Advocacy Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our marketing, communications, and advocacy initiatives. From crafting compelling narratives to spearheading lobbying efforts, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity and storytelling prowess to make a real impact.

Think you're up for the challenge? We're looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, a knack for strategic thinking, and a passion for collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, implement and analyze the effectiveness of yearly marketing and communications strategies

• Staff lead for all advocacy and government lobbying efforts (in concert with external consulting firm)

• Editor-in-Chief of RVT Journal, a quarterly magazine publication

• Support the creation and implementation of programs for various events alongside the Events Specialist and Member Services & Communications Coordinator

• Help facilitate the Annual General Meeting and OAVT Board of Directors Election

• Manage the OAVT's social media platforms and website

• Other event and communications tasks as assigned by the Executive Director & Registrar

Qualifications

• Great Communicator: You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in professional writing and editing.

• Adaptable: Time management? No problem! You can handle competing priorities while delivering top-notch work.

• Organized: From project start to finish, you know how to keep things organized.

• Tech-Savvy: You're not afraid of tech – in fact, you embrace it.

• Detail-oriented: You see details others miss while still being able to see the big picture

• Team Player: You thrive in a creative group, bouncing ideas off each other.

• Self-starter: While you work well brainstorming in a team, you're also motivated and can get the job done on your own.

• Audience Savvy: You can tweak your message for different crowds.

• Media experience and bilingualism (French/English) are a plus.

Education and experience in marketing, public relations, journalism, communications, or a related field is required.