Communications Coordinator

**Communications Coordinator - Alberta College of Family Physicians**

Are you interested in working with a face-paced, energized, passionate group of health care leaders? Do you want your work to mean something at the end of the day and contribute to the improvement of health care for Albertans? Do you want to enjoy going to work every day because your new-found camaraderie with your co-workers just can't be replaced? If you answered yes to the above questions, then we may have the position for you.

The Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) is looking to add a Communications Coordinator (Coordinator) to their small-but-mighty staff team. The Coordinator is a key support position and will work under the authority of the Executive Director, and the supervision of the Communications Manager. The Coordinator assumes responsibility for supporting ACFP communications initiatives and member engagement programs and will also be responsible to ensure that all communications are integrated with the ACFP’s strategic framework and priorities and aligned with its brand.

**Summary of Responsibilities**:

- Planning, delivering, and implementing communications initiatives
- Supporting ACFP’s member engagement programs, event marketing, and/or on-site events (e.g., trade shows, post-secondary orientation/community fairs—virtual or in person)
- Supporting the development of communications tools (both online and offline), key messages and media/public relations plans and/or activities
- Developing, managing, and/or implementing the ACFP newsletter campaign
- Coordinating and supporting the ACFP’s web properties
- Copyediting, proofreading communications
- Developing metrics and monitoring analytics (i.e., Dashboard) of all of the ACFP’s communications
- Managing and fostering vendor relations (i.e., working closely with outsourced graphic designer and/or printer)
- Managing and supporting communications through the ACFP’s social media tools and other online tools
- Providing creative direction, support, and/or development of the ACFP’s marketing collateral and video assets in support of its communications campaigns
- Conducting environmental scans throughout the year in order to support strategic milestone aligned with the ACFP’s advocacy efforts (e.g., World Family Doctor Day, Truth and Reconciliation Day, Indigenous People's Day, June - National Indigenous History Month, Patient’s Medical Home, etc.)
- Coordinating and monitoring the ACFP’s gifting program (i.e., promotional items inventory), online store
- Coordinating and supporting the development of the annual publication, the Year in Review
- Coordinating and supporting the ACFP’s Awards and Recognition program and operational committee
- Providing other support as requested by the Executive Director and/or staff
- Developing background information/updates for ACFP’s Board and Executive meetings
- Providing support, as requested, on policy development and program issues

**Education and Experience**
- Post secondary education preferably in communications, marketing, business administration
- Three to five-plus years of experience in a communications and/or in a designated communications role;
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic communication plans
- Experience in effective media relations, researching issues, and writing press releases
- Demonstrated ability/skills in creative direction/guidance
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience managing marketing events/conferences (small, medium, large)
- Marketing technology, Web design, and/or digital media experience is an asset
- Experience in a not-for-profit environment or a membership-based organization is an asset; Background in health care environment is an asset
- Experience in working with Boards and Committees in a not-for-profit organization is an asset

**Skills and Personal Attributes**:

- Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt communications to different audiences and mediums (e.g., new releases, presentations, reports, etc.)
- Exceptional interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
- In-depth knowledge of communications theories and practices
- Project management skills
- Demonstrated strengths in critical/analytical thinking
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Exceptional work ethic and able to meet deadlines
- Results-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Ability to prioritize
- Ability to establish, maintain, and enhance professional relationships

**Technical Skills**:

- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite software programs
- Excellent computer skills and web knowledge
- Experience with community engagement platforms (Higher Logic, TimedRight), is an asset

**Position Assumptions and Benefits**
- Regular hours of work are 37.5 hours/week, Monday through Friday
- The Coordinator will earn up to 15 days of paid vacation time per year
- Occasional overtime m