Social Media/Communications Specialist

Social Media/Communications Specialist  

Our client is a not-for-profit organization, who is solidly funded and does not rely on fundraising or government grants. There is an immediate opening for a Social Media and Print Communications Specialist. This is a permanent, full time position, based in Victoria.  

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Develop a communication plan that integrates social media and printed materials, including writing/producing a quarterly newsletter. Create a monthly communications calendar 
• Monitor and post events, meetings, etc on social media accounts including, public and private Facebook pages, and Instagram 
• Media Monitoring report (monthly media monitoring report of relevant news related to key word searches)  
• Develop scripts, record, edit and post short videos on relevant topics 
• Attend Various Committee meetings including a monthly creative brief with Marketing Team (follow-up with written report to Manager) 

• Ensure that all communications are consistently branded, with consistent key messages 
• Prepare presentation materials for stakeholder meetings using Microsoft office programs  
• Participate in communications strategy meetings with PR consultants and management 
• Provide culturally sensitive lens to all communications materials, and activities 
• Monthly Communications Report to Manager  

Education and Experience 

• 2 years post-secondary school in Communications 
• 2 years experience writing and editing 
• 2 years maintaining and responding to social media posts:  including face book group and Instagram 
• Experience with Face Book- Live and Simple Podcasts in a professional environment 

• 2 years experience creating PowerPoint presentations 
• 2 years experience public speaking 
• Familiarity using Dropbox, Canva, Facebook live, podcast 
• Familiar with Microsoft office suite (PowerPoint, excel, word, outlook) 
• Strong writing, reading, copy-editing skills 

• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle (some local travel required) 

Compensation /Benefits; 

• Competitive starting salary, based on experience; salary review after completion of six month probationary period 
• Excellent benefits, including extended health and dental, 2 week’s vacation 
• Free coffee (post COVID) 
• A diverse working team 
• Virtual team events (we work hard and like to have fun!) 

• Allowance for mobile phone 
• Mileage allowance for work-related travel