Communications Specialist

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada UNITE HERE! Local 40 Full time

UNITE HERE Local 40 is a progressive labour union, dedicated to creating greater equality and opportunity for workers in the hospitality industry. The Communications Specialist is embedded in local worker campaigns and play a crucial role in designing comprehensive communications strategies using digital platforms, earned media and multi-media tools to raise the visibility of worker struggles. The Communications Specialist will be part of a team that empowers people in low-wage service sector jobs to achieve better wages and benefits, dignity and basic rights at work.

**Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Developing messaging and materials for effective communication with multiple audiences, including news media, the general public, union members and allies
- Planning and implementing earned media outreach, including pitching news stories, organizing media events, and training union members to be spokespeople
- Collaborating with union leadership to develop, plan and lead communications strategies that support workers’ organizing and contract campaigns and analyzing effectiveness of strategies to improve campaigns
- Managing Local 40’s website and social media accounts and regularly creating engaging content, including documenting events and actions, taking photos and video, and posting content to various platforms

**Job Requirements/Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated commitment to social justice
- Organizing and/or campaign experience
- BA degree or relevant work experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to meaningfully engage with and frame issues for people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences
- Proven ability to effectively manage a workload with competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability and willingness to travel and work occasional long or irregular hours during times of critical campaign need
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with creative media production in one more of the following areas: web development, graphic design, photography, and/or video production/editing
- Experience with social media platforms and advertising on them
- Valid driver’s license

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
The employer is taking COVID-19 precautions.



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