Communications Specialist

Description

Location:Virtual job based in Nelson, BC

Salary:$52,000.00 to $55,000.00 annually (to be negotiated) for 32 to 40 hours per week

Job type:Full-time, Temporary

Work schedule:Day, Flexible hours

Workplace type:Virtual job

Start date:As soon as possible

Language:English

Positions available:1

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Environmental studies
• Communication, general
• Public relations, advertising and applied communication, general
• Political science and government, other

Experience

• Experience an asset

Benefits

• Health care plan
• Mileage paid
• Other benefits

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations
• Environmental and conservation society

Tasks

• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Perform administrative tasks
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Participate in fundraising activities for charity or non-profit organizations
• Copy editing
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Conduct research to support content production

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Drive
• WordPress

Technical or specialized editing

• Press releases

Technical or specialized writing

• Analysis

Area of specialization

• Fundraising
• Project management
• Communications
• Brand management
• Digital media
• Public relations

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Quick learner
• Collaborative
• Time management

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