Communications Officer

Description:

***Please note that applicants must submit their application by the evening before the closing date mentioned above. The posting closes at 12:01am on the morning of the closing date***

Reporting to the VP Advancement & Strategy, the Communications Officer is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy and plan to support the fundraising efforts and the alumni engagement program.

The key objective of the communications strategy is to mobilize, inspire, guide and engage donors, partners, volunteers, alumni and members of the College community, with the support of the institutional leadership, to help advance the mission and vision of Algonquin College. The Communications Officer works closely with the VP Advancement & Strategy, to discuss and shape the communications strategy and key initiatives based on the fundraising goals, programs and activities, the alumni programs and events, and the overall objectives of relationship management with the different advancement audiences.

The incumbent works in close collaboration with the different members of the Advancement and Strategy Management team to support their communications needs and liaises with the College Marketing and Communications team members, including the Faculty Marketing Officers, as appropriate, to align with marketing and communications goals and objectives of the College and leverage current College marketing and communications activities. The incumbent will ensure that all Advancement and Strategy communications are compliant with the College’s established branding guidelines and best practices.

The Communications Officer delivers high quality and sophisticated communications content with accurate and timely information to support and promote Advancement and Strategy’s goals and desired outcomes. The incumbent coordinates and supports all Advancement and Strategy communications activities including the development of marketing/promotional materials, the development and management of the fundraising case for support, website and social media content, donor relations activities and alumni events, alumni messaging and storytelling. The incumbent also provides writing and editing support to the members of the Advancement and Strategy team.