Communications and Fundraising Specialist

7 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

**The Opportunity - Communications and Fundraising Specialist**

Reporting to the Director of Communications, Marketing and Fundraising, the Communications and Fundraising Specialist will act as a Carefor journalist and content creator developing written, video and graphic-based content as part of a communications and fundraising plan that will increase Carefor’s brand visibility and revenue in conjunction with Carefor’s social media strategies, web presence, fundraising campaigns and events, direct mail campaigns and other forms of internal and external communications, fundraising and marketing.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Identifies, captures and shares stories of clients, care-partners, staff and volunteers to use in communications, marketing and fundraising in Ottawa, Renfrew County and Eastern Counties
- Supports communications and marketing staff across Carefor through the development of content including written, video, and graphic to support with recruitment, fundraising, marketing and brand awareness in the achievement of Carefor’s goals
- Writes blogs and web content to improve Search Engine Optimization
- Develops content for bi-annual donor newsletter and monthly e-newsletters
- Identifies and develops strategies for enhancing communications and marketing for the purposes of brand recognition, revenue generation and fund development.
- Other related tasks as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree in communications or a related field (e.g., marketing, journalism, fundraising)
- Minimum of three-years’ experience leading communications activities as well as developing and implementing social media campaigns
- Experience developing content using various platforms and tools including video, web and photography
- Experience writing for various platforms, including web
- Expertise with graphic design software including Photoshop, InDesign, and Canva
- Familiarity with video production and video editing software
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
- Strong project management, planning and evaluation skills
- Creative thinker willing to explore and try new communications options and styles
- Equally capable of working independently and part of a team
- Must have access to reliable vehicle

Bilingualism, an asset

**#INHP**

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

**Salary**: $25.38-$28.09 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Communications: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z5



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