Marketing & Communications Specialist

**enCompass Community Safety Agency**

For over 75 years enCompass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change - and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide wholistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.

**Position Summary**

As the Marketing & Communications Specialist you will report at the Executive level. enCompass believes in the power of storytelling to drive our success. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of a communications and marketing department from the ground up, driving meaningful change and impact for our agency and the community. Areas of responsibility will include: brand management, marketing strategy, content creation and management, partner relations and community engagement. As a self starter, you will take the initiative to bring creative marketing strategies to the table and execute those strategies that fit into the overall Agency Strategic plan.

**Responsibilities**
- ** Develop Marketing Strategy**: Collaborate with key partners to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with the organization's purpose, plan and values.
- ** Brand Management**: Cultivate the organization's brand identity, ensuring consistency across all communications channels and materials.
- ** Content Creation and Management**: Oversee the creation and management of compelling content (written, visual, and multimedia) that effectively communicates the agency's purpose and impact.
- ** Stakeholder Relations and Media Outreach**: In collaboration with the Executive, cultivate relationships with media outlets, influencers, and other relevant partners to generate positive media coverage and increase visibility for the organization.
- ** Community Engagement: I**mplement strategies to engage with and mobilize the agency's community of supporters, volunteers, donors, and clients.
- ** Marketing Analytics and Performance Tracking**: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilize analytic tools to track, measure, and optimize the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
- ** Budget Management**: In collaboration with the Director of Finance, develop and manage the department budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications or related field required
- 5 years’ experience in marketing leadership roles, with a deep understanding of marketing principles and practices
- Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector or with a community agency is an asset
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences across various channels
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organizational goals into actionable marketing plans that align with the agency strategic plan.
- Ability to build rapport, represent the agency and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Experience managing budgets and resources effectively to achieve desired outcomes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to travel to various program sites within Edmonton

**Conditions of Employment**
- This position is located at Transition Place, 401, 10010 105 Street
- The hours of work are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

**What we offer**:
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment where your talents are recognized and rewarded. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 annually. enCompass also provides the following:

- Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
- Service recognition and employee awards
- Professional Development opportunities
- Staff teambuilding and appreciation days
- Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

**To Apply**:
Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. **Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.**

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

**_ Building Safe, Inclusive Communities._