Communications Advisor

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Rise People Full time
The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, so gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community Forever. Formed in 1921, we are proud to be the first community foundation in Canada. Our vision is 'a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.'

The Foundation is committed to work/life balance and diversity both within the organization and in its work with the community.

We are currently recruiting for the role of

Communications Advisor (Permanent – Full-time)

Our Values

Our Core Competencies

1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making

The Role:

Join The Foundation's Communications and Marketing team to help elevate the inspiring story of our community, of The Winnipeg Foundation, and its stakeholders. As a Communications Advisor, you will have a broad range of skills and employ diverse mediums—written, audio, and video—to convey narratives across various platforms. Your skills will be proficient in support of The Foundation's social media activities, websites, magazines, podcasts, video and more.

Core Areas of Responsibility:

Content Creation

1. Actively determining opportunities for content creation that supports TWF messaging
2. Supporting and collaborating with other teams to develop purpose-driven tools and materials
3. Crafting written stories for use in digital, audio, video, and print publications
4. Creating graphics and visual elements for our platforms, including but not limited to social media, websites, advertisements, publications
5. Capturing photo and video content for use in digital and print platforms
6. Capturing audio content for use in podcast and radio content
7. Developing various advertising and marketing materials including but not limited to brochures and print/digital advertisements

Content Delivery

1. Monitoring stakeholders engaging with The Foundation through social media and other communication platforms
2. Ensuring content shared on The Foundation's platforms (ie. website and social media) are current and in keeping with brand standards
3. Creating a content calendar in collaboration with team members that outlines the content roadmap

Monitoring and Analytics

1. Monitoring and tracking analytics for all Foundation digital platforms, such as social media and websites
2. Creating analytical reports for strategic management related to activity on all Foundation platforms

About You: If your background looks different from below, in your cover letter, tell us why you would be a good fit

Education and Experience

1. Diploma related to communications, marketing, public relations, and/or journalism
2. 3-5 years of experience working in content creation and management
3. Experience with the monitoring and generation of various analytical reports
4. A working knowledge of digital editing software, including Adobe products and Canva
5. Familiar with all social media platforms
6. Familiar with issues and emerging trends in communications and in the charitable sector

Skills and Abilities

1. Familiarity with Adobe environment and all social media platforms
2. Knowledge of issues and trends in the charitable sector
3. Creative with strong technical skills
4. Excellent verbal and written communication
5. Strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills
6. Collaborative mindset with ability to work with diverse storytellers
7. Strong organizational and time management skills
8. Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions
9. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands

What We Offer:

1. Starting salary in the range of $58,000 to $69,700
2. A comprehensive benefit package including health and dental benefits
3. Access to Consult + (Virtual Doctor Service)
4. EFAP program available to employees and family members
5. Pension program starting at six months of employment
6. Vacation starting at three weeks per year
7. Eco-pass program (half cost bus pass)
8. Maternity/Parental Leave Top Up
9. Professional Development opportunities

Applicants who do not fully satisfy all the essential requirements are nonetheless encouraged to submit their applications for consideration regarding this position. We firmly believe in the potential for diverse perspectives, skills and experience to enrich our team and contribute to The Foundation's overall success.

The Recruitment Process

1. Job posting (2 weeks in circulation)
2. Phone screening – (conducted after the closing date; duration: 2 weeks)
3. First in-person interview (conducted within 2 weeks after phone screening interviews)
4. Project Presentation (Further details will be provided to prospective candidates)
5. Second in-person interview and project presentation (within 2 weeks after the first interview)

During the recruitment process, prospective candidates will be expected to provide specific examples of situations where they have demonstrated The Foundation's values and core competencies.

The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require accommodation.

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