Communications and Event Coordinator

6 months ago

Kitchener, Canada Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region Full time

**Hey you** Yes, you Do you desire a community that is free from violence and abuse in any of its forms? Do you have a passion for empowering people to move beyond violence? Do you also have a heart for meeting individuals where they are? Providing emotional support and practical service? Then we just might have the opportunity for you Keep reading.

Let’s start with the general details

**Position**: Communications and Event Coordinator

**Location**: Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge

**Status**: Full Time - 1 year contract (This opening is based on new funding and we are hoping it will go beyond the year)

**Starting Salary**: $48,455

The main buckets of work will include;
- Managing agency social media channels, producing creative and engaging content. Use social media to achieve overarching goals of enhancing public awareness of domestic violence, share stories and information from within the agency to build community connections, and provide messages of hope, positivity and inspiration.
- Holding responsibility for website management, ensuring up-to-date and engaging content.
- Designing social media posts for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn through Canva.
- Taking lead on signature events
- creating timelines, assigning roles to communications and fund development team as well as event committees and creating comprehensive event critical paths.
- Taking photos at agency events, staff gatherings and within the shelters (while respecting client safety and privacy) to use for social media and other communications materials.
- Assisting with the implementation and promotion of various communications campaigns.
- Updating print and digital marketing materials as needed, including brochures, PowerPoints, etc.
- Assisting with other agency communications and public awareness campaigns as needed.
- Coordinating production and mailing of spring and holiday appeal letters.
- Coordinating, tracking and managing third party events.
- Assisting with event management including engage in silent auction solicitation, coordinating with event volunteer committees, maintaining guest lists, preparing registration materials.
- Assisting in donor thank you calls.
- Assembling media and donor kits for events and meetings.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a communications or fund development role, preferably in a not-for-profit or public relations setting.
- University degree, college diploma and/or post-diploma in fundraising, marketing communications, event management or related program.
- Proven understanding of relationship building, fundraising and project coordination.
- Ability to draft, proofread and edit creative content for web, newsletters and social media.
- Superior organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs in a timely manner.
- Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills (including oral, written and visual).
- Ability to work independently with little supervision, be self-directed and take initiative.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with staff, management, volunteers, suppliers, community partners and external stakeholders.
- High level of professionalism and ability to manage smooth event logistics under pressure.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.
- Graphic design experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of Donor Perfect is an asset.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required.
- Travel required throughout Waterloo Region.

We do also have some **general employment eligibility requirements**;
- Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations

Okay so this role feels like the perfect fit for you. Great Now what about **the organization?**

**Who Are We?** Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR**) provides emergency shelter to women and children experiencing domestic violence. We operate two shelters: Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge. Our facilities operate on a 24/7 basis, **and we pride ourselves in being more than shelter*. We also offer a robust region-wide outreach support program which supports families who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse.

*WCSWR supports women, transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

So, the job is a fit, the work is meaningful what about **the culture?**

**What makes WCSWR a great place to work?**
- A full team of staff that are passionate about the cause and about helping others (strong values alignment)
- A culture of encouragement and celebration
- Leaders that are committed to continuous improvement and listen to and act on feedback
- A supportive working environment committed to continuous learning and growth
- Internal progr

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