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Job Description:
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(MATERNITY LEAVE CONTRACT, JULY 12, 2019 - JULY 31, 2020)
ORGANIZATION MANDATE
The Vimy Foundation, a nationally recognized Montreal based not-for-profit organization, is currently looking for a Communications Coordinator as a 12-month maternity leave replacement.
The Communications Coordinator directs planning and implementation of strategic communications to enhance the Foundation’s reputation locally, regionally, and nationally.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator plays a key role in working with and supporting the foundation and is an integral member of the team.
Salary: $39-42k commensurate with experience.
Location: Montreal, QC
The Vimy Foundation is a registered charity founded in 2006. Its mission is to preserve and promote Canada's First World War legacy as symbolized with the victory of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 - a milestone when Canada earned its place on the world stage. To learn more, visit vimyfoundation.ca
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Leads on the development of print and digital media strategies and integrated communications campaigns for Foundation constituencies, with the goal of promoting the mission of the Foundation to audiences and stakeholders, including community members, youth, media, and donors.
Works with the Executive Director, Programs Manager and others within the organization to create internal and external communications pieces and ensure that content is produced and placed throughout print, online and social media communications channels.
Serves as the Foundation’s media liaison facilitating media opportunities for the Executive Director and select Board Directors.
Serves as lead of all items related to the Foundation website, all social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) and other regular digital and print communications.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Prepare (and follow up on) pitches to local, regional and national media outlets
- Able to write and edit across different writing platforms including for social media, print and digital media
- Coordinating social media and leading communications efforts
- Developing and updating content for website and social media channels
- Developing special event plans and executing them on site
- Coordinating digital and print advertising
- Some knowledge of fundraising including grant writing and donor reporting
Qualifications
• Bilingualism in French and English preferred
• Minimum 2 years in communications, outreach/networking, or event planning environment
• Strong writing skills
• Knowledge of Canadian media landscape
• Proven ability to organize and execute events
• University undergraduate degree
• Interest in Canadian history and culture
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Intermediate level of MS Office
• Experience with WordPress or other CMS, MailChimp, Google Analytics, Google Ads
• Ability to focus on achieving desired outcomes while managing competing priorities
• Proven ability to lead collaborative processes engaging diverse stakeholders, including board directors, in developing, supporting and implementing strategic directions
• Proven ability to work effectively and constructively under pressure
Please submit resume and cover letter to vimy@vimyfoundation.ca by 11:59PM EDT on Monday, June 24. We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
This organization is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs. We support diversity in our work environment and ensure that applications from members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under the employment equity policy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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