Communications Specialist/campaigner

3 months ago

Vancouver, Canada UNITE HERE! Local 40 Full time

UNITE HERE is a progressive labour union, dedicated to creating greater equality and opportunity for workers in the hospitality industry. Communications Specialists are 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. As a Communications Specialist/Campaigner with UNITE HERE Local 40, you 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**:

- 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.
- Creating messaging and designing materials for effective communication with multiple audiences, including union members, allies, news media, and the general public.
- Designing leaflets, materials, and social media content.
- Planning and implementing earned media outreach, including pitching news stories, organizing media events, and training union members to be spokespersons.
- Writing, editing and/or producing member communications, newsletters, websites, videos, news releases, opinion editorials, fact sheets, and social media posts.
- Managing Local 40’s website and social media accounts and regularly creating engaging content and posting to various platforms.
- Documenting member events and actions, including taking photos and video, and using content in engagement tools and social media platforms.

**Job Requirements/Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the fight for workers’ rights.
- Relevant experience in organizing campaigns, campaign communications, graphic design, and/or media relations.
- BA degree or relevant work experience, with a minimum of one-year experience working in communications.
- 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 in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work long or irregular hours during times of critical campaign need.
- Proactive, self-starter who enjoys working cooperatively with staff and members.
- Experience with digital engagement and creatively using social media platforms and other engagement tools for campaigns.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Business Suite.
- Experience with creative media production in one more of the following areas: web development, photography, and/or video production/editing, a plus.
- Valid driver’s license.

**Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.**

**To be considered for this position**:Please send your resume, cover letter and a sample of your work.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- communications or campaign: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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