Communications Officer

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada ClimateWest Full time

JOB TITLE: Communications Officer

LOCATION: Anywhere in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba (Position works remotely)

BACKGROUND

GENERAL

ClimateWest is seeking a highly-organized communications professional to serve as its Communications Officer. As a newer non-profit, you are joining a small team that demands creativity, flexibility, and the ability to get things done. It is an exciting opportunity to play a role in building ClimateWest and advancing climate resiliency across a diverse region.

The Communications Officer will work closely with ClimateWest’s Executive Director to develop and implement the organization’s communications strategy and related activities. The organization has an important focus on communications as a way to deliver regional climate services under four strategic directions: Training & Capacity Building; Data Access & Communication; Risk Management & Adaptation Planning; and Network Facilitation.

The Communications Officer will have a talent for making complex ideas accessible, have a sharp eye for design, show initiative in increasing ClimateWest’s profile, and be adept in the use of digital media. They will also be an excellent planner, organizer, and multi-tasker with an understanding of climate change, environmental and/or social justice issues.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Officer will be responsible for the following activities.

**Communications Strategy and** **Content Development**
- Develop communications plans including tactics, key messages and required budgets for a variety of organizational initiatives, such as promotion of events, marketing of products and tools, and sharing stories of adaptation action within the region.
- Coordinate, write and edit regular newsletters, articles/blogs, advertisements, and other communications products.
- Manage brand consistency.
- Develop and maintain editorial standards for the organization.
- Manage editing, design, release, and promotion of publications.

**Public Relations and Social Media**
- Develop social media copy and/or graphics for LinkedIn and Twitter
- Manage social media responses, re-posts, and connections.
- Monitor social media presence of a wide range of climate-related organizations for relevant information and flag opportunities for collaboration.
- Manage website and keep information current and relevant.
- Manage media inquiries.
- Develop and edit presentations.
- Post blogs on website and promote via social media.
- Assist in compiling Climate West’s annual report for the public, including writing content and, as required, engaging and overseeing contractors to support design and editing.
- Engage with graphic designers, editors, videographers and website designers as required. Set up contracts and manage these project budgets.
- Support the development of new social media profiles as needed.

**Event Planning and Administration**
- Assist with event planning including webinars, training events, workshops, and conferences.
- Assist with technical and software requirements including webinars, surveys, and other tools, as required.
- Support the Executive Director with administrative support as required. For example, meeting minutes and management of sub-contractors.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

**Skills**
- Experience in managing and delivering communications for an organization. Knowledge of climate communications is considered an asset.
- Clear ability to create, manage, and distribute communication products for different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to distill key messages and use appropriate graphics to support that messaging.
- Demonstrated capacity to identify opportunities to co-develop and deliver communication products and events with other organizations.
- Strong writing skills for different purposes, including social media posts, long-form articles, report summaries, and promotional materials.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
- Experience with video editing is an asset.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and marketing software e.g., Plannable, MailChimp.
- Experience and comfort working with online content management systems and website development and monitoring (especially WordPress and Google Analytics).
- Cares about getting the details right, particularly for public-facing communications.
- Experience in training, workshop and webinar development, event planning, and capacity-building will be considered an asset.

**Attributes**
- Approachable
- Organized
- Action-oriented
- Quick to respond
- Up-to-date in communications techniques and best practices
- Efficient at working autonomously and remotely
- Passionate about making a difference

QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma or degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or another related discipline. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- At least 3 years’ relevant professional experience in journalism, public relations, or organizational communications.
- Fluent in written and spoken Eng

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