Interim Communications Coordinator

Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Applications due: 23 Sep, 2025

**Job Synopsis**

The communications coordinator collaborates in developing communications for MCC Manitoba and is responsible for implementation of provincial communications plans. This includes content and collateral planning, creation and implementation, brand management and media relations in support of provincial communications goals and objectives. The position includes a strong focus on written content creation and telling stories of impact.

The communications coordinator will report to the development and communications director while working closely with other members of the communications and donor relations (CDR) team and other departments. The communications coordinator is a member of the marketing and communications unit (together with the communications generalist) within the larger CDR department. The communications unit works collaboratively, as well as with provincial colleagues and national marketing and communications network counterparts, to achieve organizational communications objectives.

The communications coordinator collaborates in developing communications for MCC Manitoba and is responsible for implementation of provincial communications plans. This includes content and collateral planning, creation and implementation, brand management and media relations in support of provincial communications goals and objectives. The position includes a strong focus on written content creation and telling stories of impact.

The communications coordinator will report to the development and communications director while working closely with other members of the communications and donor relations (CDR) team and other departments. The communications coordinator is a member of the marketing and communications unit (together with the communications generalist) within the larger CDR department. The communications unit works collaboratively, as well as with provincial colleagues and national marketing and communications network counterparts, to achieve organizational communications objectives.

**Job Details**

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

**Qualifications**

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in communications, journalism or related field OR a commensurate mix of expertise and experience
- 2-3 years’ experience creating written content and implementing communications plans
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with experience writing for different audiences and channels including print, web and digital
- Experience in all aspects of content creation including idea generation, interviewing, writing and copy editing
- Strong time and priority management skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with people of all ages and backgrounds
- A healthy balance of patience, humour and energy
- Heart for justice, active peacemaking and global understanding
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work
- Valid Manitoba driver’s license
- Favourable police record check
- Legally able to work in Canada

**Preferred**
- Experience working with the media
- Understanding of good graphic design practices and principles
- Proficiency in photography and/or videography is an asset
- Supervisory experience is an asset
- Experience working in a non-profit environment is an asset
- Understanding of and appreciation for MCC structure, program and goals is an asset

**Key Responsibilities**

**Responsibilities**:
**Coordination & Content Production - 75%**
- Implement annual communications plan in support of provincial priorities and the strategic goals of the national marketing and communications network.
- Draft clear, concise and compelling short
- and long-form written content for stories, highlights, summaries, media releases and other copy focused on provincial program and social enterprise initiatives.
- Responsible for creating effective and compelling communications for external audiences in alignment with MCC Manitoba’s communications strategy.
- Work collaboratively to assist with content creation, design and distribution of e-newsletters, impact reports, promotional collateral and digital platform content (website, social).
- Provide promotional and communications support for provincial programs, social enterprise and executive office.
- Coordinate and oversee paid advertising initiatives, review and draft ad copy, oversee creative assets and liaise with designers/photographers/videographers as needed in collaboration with the marketing and communications team.
- Ensure consistent implementation of MCC’s brand across all communications, collateral and channels.
- Copyedit, proof and provide feedback on internal presentations, new collateral (eg. merchandise, promotional items) and third-party fundraiser/partner materials as needed.

**Media Relations - 10%**
- Maintain relationships with provincial m