Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The **UN Global Compact Network Canada **is part of the world’s largest responsible business initiative. As the Canadian Local Network of the United Nations Global Compact, we connect Canadian companies and other organizations in a global movement dedicated to driving sustainable growth. We promote practical sustainability leadership, share knowledge across sectors, and shape the business environment to create a world we want to live and do business.

The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, rooted in UN treaties, provide a robust foundation from which we lead Canada’s business action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our mission is to turn global momentum on sustainability into practical local action. Our strategic plan has three pillars:

- Inspiring business ambition to deliver the Global Goals
- Enabling practical action for sustainable business growth
- Shaping a responsible business environment

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The **Marketing and Communications Coordinator** **(French Bilingual)** will support the Marketing & Communications Manager in delivering the UN Global Compact Network Canada’s strategy for marketing and internal/external communications.

This is an exciting role that provides an opportunity to develop skills in website development, social media marketing, lead generation, CRM management, data analysis, and content development - setting you on a path for progression within the organization or building your skill set for future roles.

The Coordinator is responsible for building awareness and reputation of the UN Global Compact Network Canada through developing and delivering impactful, distinctive consistent content which communicates the UN Global Compact brand and value proposition through relevant channels. Under the guidance of the Marketing and Communications Manager, the Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties:

- Drafting, editing, and proofreading
- Communications innovation
- Media relations

**What you will be doing**

**Drafting, Editing and Proofreading**
- Writing, editing and coordinating content of Local Network Canada’s initiatives and campaigns
- Prepare creative and diverse content in English and French that is adapted for each social media platforms, website and tailored to Canada and any other content covered by UN Global Compact
- Writing, editing and distributing press releases/articles
- Advise on key messages that best resonate with the broader audiences

**Communications & Innovation**
- Seek new ways and channels to reach our audiences, learning from best practices and real-world impact
- Identify new opportunities for effective communications and test in different markets
- Monitoring, maintaining, measuring and disseminating, both social and traditional, media mentions
- Manage communications via website, social media, event marketing, and PR to increase awareness and recognition of the organization;
- Proactively pushing information about UN Global Compact Network Canada thought social channels
- Develop quarterly analytics reports that measure reach and engagement across communication channels including social media and media
- Adapt social media plans based on quarterly reports to increase performance

**Media Relations**
- Implement media relations strategy, working with marketing manager to seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
- Coordinate all public relations activities
- Evaluate marketing campaigns using Google Analytics and reporting on media partners’ results
- Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis
- Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
- Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting participants and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them

**The UN Global Compact Network Canada has a very broad remit, but the team is small, so the Marketing and Communications coordinator may be required to support other activities from time to time.**

**What we are looking for**
- Editorial Skills
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills in English and French
- Editorial judgment and storytelling ability
- A sensitivity and appreciation for different languages and cultures
- Ability to write for a business audience
- Monitoring and Reporting

**Other Technical Skills desired**
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite (PowerPoint and Word), Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), especially for formatting documents and/or creating templates that align with UN Global Compact brand
- Knowledge of WordPress or any other website management
- Knowledge of project management tools such as Asana
- Knowledge of Salesforce and Pardot
- Knowledge of media software such as Meltwater and Hootsuite
- Design or multimedia skills

**EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- Education: Bachelor Degree is required (e.g., in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, International Busine