Communications & Events Coordinator

**About us**

Grace Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing patient care at the Grace Hospital through the funding of vital equipment and programs.

**Overview**

Reporting to the Executive Director and Manager, the Communications & Events Coordinator provides support in a variety of communication and event activities at the Grace Hospital Foundation and Grace Hospital.

**Responsibilities**

**Communications**
- Design, produce, and evaluate news releases, annual reports, newsletters, advertisements, audio-visual presentations, event materials, and electronic materials for the Foundation and the Hospital
- Develop engaging content across a wide range of digital platforms
- Manage and update the Grace Hospital intranet, website, and social media platforms
- Manage and update the Foundation website and social media platforms
- Liaise with contracted professionals that support communications
- Research, develop, and execute marketing strategies
- Create and maintain digital content calendars and timelines
- Report on metrics for social media platforms and google analytics

**Events**
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward Gift in Kind donors
- Coordinate, promote, and execute fundraising, promotional, staff, donor or third-party events for the Foundation and Hospital
- Package prizes and set them up on the Givergy platform
- Liaise with contracted professionals that support events
- Analyze current events and recommend plans for change

**Qualifications**
- University degree or post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline, preferably Creative Communications
- 1-2 years relevant experience in communications, fundraising, and event planning
- Excellent computer/graphic design skills, specifically with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud products
- Experience with various social media platforms and website management (WordPress)
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and dependability
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
- Capacity to multi-task and prioritize
- Must be self-motivated and able to work well both independently and cooperatively
- High degree of professionalism and sensitivity to confidential information

**What We Offer**

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, occasional evening and weekend work related to meetings and events

Vacation Leave: 15 days annually

Sick Leave: 15 days annually

Statutory Holidays: 13 days annually

Time Off In lieu of Overtime: 11 days annually

Benefits: Healthcare Employee Benefits Plan, Healthcare Employee Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Program

Other: StAR employee discounts, professional development, a fun place to work with an amazing team, your own office, low-cost on-site fitness center, staff wellness room, complimentary massages on-site, low cost parking

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

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Event Planning: 1 year (required)
- Communications: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (required)
- WordPress: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person