Communications Manager, Leading Change for

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) Full time

**Communications Manager, Leading Change for Resilient Communities**

**Reports to**:Manager of Anti-Racism Initiatives, Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society

**Status**:Full-time: 37.5 hrs/week at $27/hr.

**Term**:June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024, with possible extension

**How to apply**:
Submit a cover letter and resume to Cleia Sangster via Isarta **before noon on May 15, 2023.**

Please include in your letter the following:

- An explanation of why you would like to work on anti-racism programming.
- What are some of your personal core values that you center in doing anti-racism work?

**Program Description**:
The Leading Change for Resilient Communities (LCRC) program operates in rural BC communities and creates new opportunities for employers and community members to learn more about the prevalence and impact of racism and hate. The LCRC Team works with partners to develop new anti-racism workplace resources and a team of locally based, anti-racism community trainers (ARCS).

**Role and Responsibilities**:

- Oversee communications for all aspects of the program for internal and external processes, with the exception of internal communications with partners and sub-contractors
- Ensure consistent branding, formatting, messaging, and signoffs on all public-facing communications
- Prepare reports and marketing materials
- Draft responses to communication issues that arise, and media releases
- Update and implement communication plans o Develop and implement a social media strategy o Lead, design, manage content, and production of all promotional materials o Create and update content for LCRC webpage
- Support the design of an online learning platform
- Support deliverable report to funder
- Other communications activities as required

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- Strong understanding of the history of systemic racism in Canada and BC and its ongoing impact on Indigenous communities, People of African Descent and other racialized communities impacted by racism and hate
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Enjoy working collaboratively as a cohesive team towards a collective goal
- Strong editing, layout, design, professional printing and publishing skills
- Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media
- Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint)
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills in handling a high-volume workload
- Creative ability to problem-solve and adapt strategies while maintaining fundamental programming objectives
- Collaborates effectively with honest, open and clear communication
- Cross-cultural awareness that enables the ability to engage positively and respectfully with people from diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds

**Asset Qualifications**:

- Degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, similar area of study, and/or lived experience
- Graphic design experience
- Experience with targeted social media campaigns

**Additional Information**:

- Work is performed both online and in a group setting at VIRCS primarily during regular work hours
- Scheduling flexibility, including evening and weekend work, is sometimes required
- Some travel may be required

**What We Offer**:

- We are a small team in a medium size office located walking distance to downtown Victoria
- Hybrid working model, remote part-time
- Vacation and health benefits
- Casual dress code
- Weekly yoga classes
- Outside bike storage
- Our team values: Collaboration, supportiveness, communication, creativity, inclusivity, respect, fun, empathy, flexibility, gratitude, trust, open mindedness, transparency, continuous learning, kindness

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Contract length**: 12 months

**Salary**: $27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC V8T 1C6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- communications, journalism, or similar area: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8T 1C6

Application deadline: 2023-05-15

Expected start date: 2023-06-01



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