Communications Specialist

**About Closer To Home Community Services**

About Us: Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a non-profit organization located in Alberta since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families. Be a part of an innovative team that envisions a world where “every child is thriving within supportive family and community relationships”. Join in our mission to facilitate growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships and where our integrity is grounded in evidence-based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom. Together, we will journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating new possibilities for a brighter future.

CTH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all; including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities. We strive to be an employer of choice with a focus on wellness and connection.

Company benefits include:

- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Extended Health & Dental Coverage
- Additional Health Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Days
- RRSP Matching
- Company Events
- Training and Professional Development

**About the Position**:
This role assists with Closer to Home’s internal and external communication efforts by supporting and managing day-to-day content production. The Communications Specialist generates original and engaging multimedia content for various platforms to support Closer to Home’s storytelling, which showcases impact, uplifts community voices, and drives engagement and brand awareness.

**Responsibilities**:

- Generate written, visual or video content for various digital platforms, reports, campaigns or donor communications (social media, posters, website, blogs, newsletters, internal communications)
- Create authentic content to reflect the voices and experiences of individuals and communities served.
- Research industry-relevant topics and trends to create timely and engaging content for those we serve and those who support our work.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to align content with the agency's strategic objectives.
- Edit and proofread content to ensure quality and brand voice consistency
- Create and maintain a content calendar for LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook and meet publishing deadlines, while ensuring content is accessible, inclusive and aligned with Closer to Home’s vision and mission. As well as managing social media accounts (responding to comments, interacting with agency-partners, posting live content when applicable)
- Support day-to-day communication/marketing activities, including drafting media releases, newsletters, social media content, donor communications and internal/external communications.
- Support communication efforts for events, including planning and executing communication strategies before, during, and after events.
- Assist with promotional materials, media outreach, and internal communications related to events.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree or diploma in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related field.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in a communications setting.
- Experience in writing and producing content for digital platforms.
- Strong storytelling and visual communication skills.
- Photography and videography skills are considered an asset.
- Well-versed in content creation tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro), Canva, Hootsuite and Constant Contact.
- Proficiency in the Google Suite.
- A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and an Intervention Record Check must be completed prior to commencement.

**Required Competencies**:
Administration positions at Closer to Home Community Services require 5 competencies: _Optimizes Work Process, Interpersonal Savvy, Action Oriented, Self Development and Tech Savvy_ in addition to the CTH Price of Admission Competencies: _Instills Trust, Person Focus, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability and Ensures Accountability._
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), which is comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani and Amskapi Piikani Nations, and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation and Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, all of whom are the original signatories of the Blackfoot Treaty #7 in Southern Alberta. We also recognize Mohkinstsis (Calgary) as a home to members of the Metis Settlements and communities within Alberta._