Marketing & Communications Lead (Temporary Contract)

About the Position: As the Marketing and Communications Lead, you will be responsible for the planning and executing of Closer to Home’s internal and external communication. This role 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. This is a temporary full-time 16-month contract role with potential for permanent employment following the end of the contract. Responsibilities: Strategy, Branding & Design Develop, monitor, and evaluate communications strategies and campaigns. Provide brand and social media guidance to ensure agency-wide consistency across written documents (including Reports to Community, impact reports, donor proposals, recognition items, flyers, brochures, advertisements, training tools, and branded print materials). Maintain and design printed content, such as brochures, newsletters, business cards, and annual reports. Develop relationships across the agency leadership to ensure messaging is aligned between departments and programs. Digital Media, Website & Analytics Maintain and regularly update website content, working with the webmaster on technical improvements. Coordinate and advise with leadership as CTH moves to a new website platform Ensure all social media platforms are current and populated with engaging posts. Track and analyze engagement across digital platforms, using analytics to drive content improvements. Content Creation & Storytelling Capture and organize event photography, and manage digital image archives. Support fund development by contributing to materials and donor-facing content. Encourage frontline staff to share client stories for public engagement, and collect/file these stories. Media Relations & Public Relations Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, maintain the media database, monitor media coverage, and provide regular reporting. Write and distribute media materials, including press releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, and speeches. Coordinate media engagement for agency events and key initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, media, or public relations Proficient in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, content management systems, analytics tools Strong writing and editing skills; familiarity with Canadian Press Style is an asset Experience producing content for print, digital, and multimedia platforms Self-starter; able to work with minimal guidance while collaborating with various departments and stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team environment A clear Police Information Check and an Intervention Record Check are required prior to commencement and as requested This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes. Candidates must show proof of a class 5 Alberta driver's license, a personal vehicle, and a clean 3-year drivers abstract. Candidates must also agree to maintain $2 million liability insurance on their personal vehicle, and consent to the possibility of an annual driver's abstract review to meet our insurance provider’s requirements. Mileage will be reimbursed in alignment with the CRA guidelines and CTH policy Evening and weekend availability as needed 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. Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.closertohome.com. 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.

The Marketing and Communications Lead is responsible for planning and executing internal and external communication strategies to support organizational storytelling and brand awareness. This role involves managing digital media, creating multimedia content, and maintaining media relations to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role requires proficiency in digital tools, strong writing skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks.

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• Communications strategy
• Content creation
• Media relations
• Public relations
• Social media management
• Website maintenance
• Analytics
• Graphic design
• Writing
• Editing
• Event photography
• Stakeholder management
• Project management
• Microsoft Office
• Brand management
• Media Coverage
• Action Oriented
• Self-Starter
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Self Development
• Media Relations
• Newsletters
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Adaptability
• Photography
• Annual Reports
• Brand Awareness
• Brochures
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Content Creation
• Digital Image Processing
• Digital Media
• Web Development
• Fact Sheets
• Liability Insurance
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Journalism
• Press Releases
• Relationship Building
• Social Media
• Storytelling
• Branding
• Fund Development
• Technical Acumen

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Marketing Communications Lead
• Marketing Communications Specialist
• Advertising and Marketing Professionals
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

3+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine