Bilingual Communications Coordinator

The Azrieli Foundation is one of Canada’s largest philanthropic foundations, supporting initiatives in education, science & healthcare, research and the arts. Through strategic grants and partnerships, we strive to foster innovation, empowerment and drive positive change within these critical sectors in Canada and Israel.

We are seeking a **Bilingual Communications Coordinator (French/English)** to join our dynamic Communications team.

**About the Foundation**:
Driven by a strong belief in philanthropy's powerful role and responsibility, the Azrieli Foundation empowers people by supporting a broad range of organizations, facilitating innovative outcomes and increasing knowledge and understanding in the search for practical and novel solutions.

With a firm conviction that everyone has potential, we work to open doors, break ground and nurture networks, empowering the most vulnerable to the most exceptional to achieve their best and contribute to society.

In addition to strategic philanthropic investments, the Azrieli Foundation operates several initiatives including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and others.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Bilingual Communications Coordinator possesses a wide range of French and English communications skills, a strong ability to build solid relationships both internally and externally, an understanding of communications strategies and platforms, and enjoys working as part of a creative, fast-paced Communications team.

This role will be accountable for providing accurate, relevant and timely translation services for a Canadian audience, as well as internal communications support, project management and outreach to external partners/stakeholders, in both French and English.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Bilingual Communications**:

- Provide/coordinate French translation services for all external-facing communications (including newsletters, social media posts, speeches); high attention to detail and accuracy is required
- Update all French language documentation and external-facing platforms, including social media and websites
- Provide additional translation support to Foundation staff, as needed
- **Public Relations/Outreach**:

- Liaise with French-speaking grantee organizations to promote engagement and ensure coverage of partnerships, initiatives
- Monitor and keep informed of any shifts in the Quebec cultural landscape with respect to the Foundation’s priority areas
- An authentic understanding of Quebec culture with respect to media relations and general communications, is appreciated
- Monitor, gather and analyze all French-language Foundation media coverage
- First point of contact for French language media inquiries
- **Project Coordination and Team Support**
- Assist with planning and coordination of communication campaigns, events and projects
- Provide marketing support in French, for publications, recognition and digital communications
- Ensure brand consistency with all bilingual internal and external assets & materials
- Manage media monitoring and package & archive relevant content
- Responsible for a range of administrative tasks, including scheduling, coordination of internal events, reception coverage, and internal & external event support
- Support other initiatives and tasks as assigned.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- **Technical Skills**:

- Primary fluency/bilingual proficiency (ILR Level 5) in French and English is required; Quebec French is an asset.
- Highly skilled in writing, editing and proofreading with a strong command of grammar and style.
- Experience with social media management and content creation tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Buffer, Canva, etc.).
- Some graphic design skills and experience using design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.) is appreciated.
- **Soft skills**:

- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Trustworthy, reliable and can exercise discretion and tact in difficult or confidential situations.
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills who can collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and leadership.
- Calm under pressure and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and circumstances.
- Outstanding people skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups and individuals, both internally and externally.
- A self-starter with a creative mindset and problem-solving capabilities, able to work independently and proactively.

**Education and Experience**:

- University degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field
- Experience working in the nonprofit sector or with foundations is appreciated

**Additional Information**:

- This role may require flexible hours to support events and initiatives.
- Limited travel may also be required.
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