Communications and Event Specialist

6 days ago

Calgary, Canada Calgary Humane Society Full time

**Join the team**

Calgary Humane Society is a dynamic, non-profit organization whose purpose is to create a more humane world. As an organization, we act with Compassion. We work hard to build Trust. And we thrive through Collaboration. We take pride in fostering an open, inclusive, creative, and supportive environment.

Calgary Humane Society is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome diversity and appreciate the value of the broad range of perspectives we see from different backgrounds and experiences.

Position Title:
**Communications and Event Specialist**

Full time | Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week

**Duties**:

- Support the shelter with the implementation of the organization’s internal and external communication strategy
- Ensure consistent voice and brand identity in all shelter communications and promotions
- Assist with the planning, design, and production of fundraising events
- Assist with preparing press releases and reports, tracking media coverage and organizing media appearances
- Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations to elevate the Calgary Humane Society brand
- Coordinate volunteers, support staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to support communications strategies and promotional events.
- Act as a spokesperson for Calgary Humane Society online and in the community
- Assist in other areas of the shelter when required (including providing support to the Animal Care team)
- Other duties as assigned

**Position Requirements**:

- Related post-secondary education and a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, event management
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Comfortable being on camera, including social media, live on-air, and pre-taped interviews
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools such as Canva
- Excellent presentation skills
- Experience with photography and videography a strong asset
- Strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure while balancing multiple priorities
- A collaborative and team focused mindset
- Comfortable with, and physically capable of handling and interacting with a number of different animal species, including but not limited to dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, birds, and reptiles
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours to attend evening and weekend events
- Must have at least 3 years driving experience with a Class 5 Graduated Driver’s License and/or Class 5 Driver’s License with a 5-year clean driver’s abstract

Please submit your cover letter including salary expectation along with your resume and two samples from your portfolio (these could include writing samples, sample promotional material, media releases, event management documents etc.)

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- On call
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- public relations: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location

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