Communications Coordinator

Description:

This position assists the Director of Communications and Information Technology in coordinating content for our various communications mediums and assisting with day-to-day management of the Association’s social media sites, including producing content, publishing messaging, and monitoring feedback under the Director’s oversight. The successful candidate has the option to work remotely (up to 2 days a week) and is expected to meet in-person with the Director once or twice weekly, or as required. The Communications and Media Coordinator will be available to attend various organizational events as required.

Skills/Key Competencies Required:

• Intermediate to high level knowledge and practical use of Email Marketing software and analytics.
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite: Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel (Access knowledge an asset)
• Write a variety of different content to support communications efforts, including newsletters, website copy, brochures, press releases, Profiles and biographies/profiles.
• Assist communications team in developing and implementing a communications strategy designed to further organizations strategic objectives
• Monitor analytics and create reports detailing the successes and failures of communications campaigns and strategies
• Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices
• Support for events to help keep the organizational branding and message top of mind
• Assist with coordinating volunteers, support staff, vendors and more to support events
• Ability to prioritize work and to adjust work effort as operational tempo demands
• Experience working within a corporate/professional environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a great attention to detail are critical for this position.