Communications Specialist

5 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters Inc. Full time

**Position**: Part-time - Communications Specialist (CS)

**Position Status**: Annual contract with opportunity for renewal

**Hours of Work**: 15 hours per week to start

**Responsible to**: Provincial Coordinator

**Location**: Winnipeg and surrounding area
- Work from home,
- Some travel may be required, (e.g. Respond to media requests for in-person interviews, conduct presentations to groups, etc.)
- Personal vehicle expenses while on MAWS business will be reimbursed at a per-kilometer rate. Reimbursement covers work-related car travel beyond an employee’s commute from home office to Winnipeg and back
- Stipend supplied for the use of personal phone, internet, and basic office supplies

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The applicant for this position should have phenomenal communication and copywriting skills to help them develop a communications strategy to promote a positive public image and meet core organizational objectives that will encompass a campaign aimed at corporate support, focusing the brand, marketing MAWS, and setting up the correct channels for continuing marketing efforts. Your enthusiasm and positive attitude will help you gain the trust of colleagues and external parties alike. This will be valuable as you determine the process and create partnerships to build communications for family violence service providers. Other duties will include developing fundraising opportunities and providing administrative support.

The position will work in concert with the Provincial Coordinator and the MAWS team who work under the under the direction of the MAWS Board of Directors.

**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Communications Strategy**
- Develop and implement a detailed communications strategy to engage with victims, survivors, service providers, and funders,
- Work with the MAWS team to build community relationships with family violence service providers across Manitoba,
- Build membership for MAWS,
- Draft press releases, letters and other communication.

**Build Media & Social Media Relations**
- Ability to respond and liaise to media inquiries in Winnipeg quickly, draft content for social media and website,
- Initiate media involvement (e.g. press releases), and respond to media requests for interviews, often in person,
- Prepare annually - timeline and content of social media responses for notable events such as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and International Women’s Day,
- Assist with updating MAWS website and social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.),
- Create content, prepare and distribute Newsletter monthly,
- Curate monthly blogs for website,
- Advise on social media and other marketing strategies,
- Collaborate with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles.

**Fundraising**
- Provide leadership in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of fundraising events and special projects.

**Administration**
- Assist with preparing agendas, recording minutes, and developing meeting documents,
- Participate in meetings, and prepare progress reports in a timely fashion,
- General project management and reporting,
- Monitor budgets and submit receipts in a timely fashion,
- Other related duties.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Appropriate education in communications. A combination of experience and education would be considered. Experience in marketing, fundraising, organizing and event planning.. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and shared drives such as Google Drive. Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Well-developed communication (experience in copywriting/editing), organizational, and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage many projects that have a wide variety of complexity and size.
- Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated competence in administration, promotion, planning and supervision.
- Experience developing and providing public presentations.
- Proficient with MS Office with experience with social media; photo and video-editing software is an asset
- Willingness to learn new software programs,
- Must demonstrate a strong professional manner in dealing with stakeholders, staff, and the public while being open, friendly, approachable, accepting, and understanding,
- Proficient command of English,
- Knowledge or experience working in the field of gender-based, domestic and family violence is an asset,
- Previous Board/Volunteer experience is an asset,
- Working knowledge of WordPress is an asset,
- Ability to travel and attend meetings and events in a variety of locations in Winnipeg and throughout the province,
- Valid criminal record check and Child/Adult abuse registry check and willingness to complete PHIA training.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- public relations:

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