Communications Coordinator

**Primary Purpose**:
The Communications Coordinator will provide leadership and support while contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of communication and marketing strategies for the MacKenzie Art Gallery. The Communications Coordinator plays an integral role within the MacKenzie’s communications efforts in building reputation, ensuring consistency of brand and messaging, as well as increasing the profile of the Gallery on local, national, and international levels.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**Nature of Work**:
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Coordinator combines proven skills and experience to assist with the planning and implementation of the extensive communications and marketing needs of the MacKenzie. The Communications Coordinator drafts, develops and edits written communications material in a variety of formats for multiple audiences across varied platforms.
- **Marketing and Communications Strategy**: Assists the Communications Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic multi-year marketing and communications strategies to market and promote the Gallery, exhibitions, programs, services and events to diverse audiences using appropriate methodologies and channels.
- **Written Communication Material**:Drafts, develops, and edits written communications material in a variety of formats for multiple target audiences across varied platforms. Responsible for creating speaking agendas and writing speaking notes for various MacKenzie employees and ambassadors including the Executive Director & CEO and President of the Board of Trustees.
- **Digital Engagement Strategy**: Works closely with the Communications Manager and Graphic Designer to develop and implement an organization-wide digital engagement strategy. Maintains the Gallery’s online presence via the website and social media while continually seeking new opportunities and developing content to reach audiences digitally.
- **Budget and Statistical Reporting**; Assists the Communications Manager in developing and monitoring the communications and marketing budget.

5. **Accessibility and Equity**:Ability to promote equity and inclusion as core concepts in all actions and decisions affecting people, programs, and procedures.

**Qualifications - Education**: Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, public relations, and/or related field of study. IABC membership and accreditation are considered an asset.

**Qualifications - Experience**: A minimum of two years of directly related experience in a non-profit, or similarly complex environment, with knowledge of art gallery museum procedures, experience and success in developing, implementing and evaluating effective marketing and communications strategies using a variety of mediums and channels; experience in conceptualizing and overseeing the development of marketing initiatives and design; must be familiar with art and art galleries, familiarity with the MacKenzie Art Gallery and/or a non-profit organization would be considered an asset.

**Skills**:

- Proven strong presentation, written, and communication skills;
- Proven success designing and executing marketing and communication strategies and campaigns;
- Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media / social media;
- Proactivity, self-motivation, and ability to meet deadlines;
- Creativity in developing relevant marketing content;
- Highly developed project management and time management skills;
- Strong emotional intelligence with a commitment to promoting an ethical and equitable work environment;
- Video editing.
- Must be able to think analytically and strategically;
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively;
- Ability to execute projects using Adobe Creative Suite.

**Term**: permanent full-time

Pay: $56,265.00-$63,936.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person