Bilingual Content and Communications Coordinator- Focus Famille (Bilingual)

Focus on the Family CanadaBritish Columbia, Canada

3 days ago

Salary

CA$47,800.00–CA$54,000.00 yearly

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Bilingual Content and Communications Coordinator

Location : Remote or Head Office, Langley, BC

Department : French Services

Term : Permanent Full Time – 40 Hours per Week

Reports to : Program Lead – Focus Famille

Anticipated Start Date : ASAP

Salary Range : $47,800 - $54,000

Are you looking for a place where you can experience a strong sense of belonging and make a positive difference to a well-established, mission-driven organization? If yes, this may be the opportunity for you.

About Us

Since 1983, Focus on the Family Canada has offered help and encouragement to millions of families as they build their lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ. We work hard to respond to many real issues families face today by providing sound and practical guidance based on Christian principles. Our vision is to see every family transformed by love, vibrant in faith and enduring in hope. Learn more at www.FocusOnTheFamily.ca

About The Position

Focus on the Family Canada is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to join our Focus Famille team who will support the francophone families in Canada with guidance and teaching according to God’s design for life, marriage and family. This role may lead daily devotions, prayer time and Bible Study with their team. This role will assist the Program lead with various communication productions, including the production of a French-language magazine, maintenance of French websites, social media accounts, e-newsletters, direct mail campaigns, events, and other resources as needed.

You must be bilingually fluent in French and English – written and spoken, organized and with strong time management. The position is based remotely and is eligible for health and dental benefits.

Key Job Functions

English / French Translation

Read, select (along with the Program Lead) and, when needed, translate articles and PDF documents from the various anglophone Focus websites (Focus U.S., Focus Canada, Boundless, etc.) for the French website, newsletter, magazine and social media
Copy-edit lessons for our French Kids of Integrity (Grandir dans l’Intégrité) website.
Translate various print mail pieces (thank-you letter, templated communication with our constituents, etc.) and other communications such as prayer requests, comments from our constituents, articles written in French for the magazine (for the designers).

Social Media

Maintain social media pages, including Facebook (Focus Famille and Grandir dans l’Intégrité), Instagram, and occasionally X.

Together with the Program Lead, establish a monthly calendar of articles to be posted on our social media accounts.

Work with design team to prepare necessary imagery for social media posts.

Monthly E-Newsletter

Select and work in partnership with Program Leaders on articles to feature for the month in different categories.

Website And Online Stores

Update, curate and publish articles and resources for our 3 main French language websites : FocusFamille.ca , Grandirdanslintegrite.com and Librairie.FocusFamille.ca

Work with English Constituent Response team to fulfill new orders.

Send a monthly order export report to finance team.

Work with Program Lead to select and upload new products.

Check the price and availability of the books on our partner’s website (Publications Chrétiennes).

Magazine and Direct Mail Campaigns

Provide administrative assistance for the compiling and content preparation for the magazine and direct mail campaign

Constituent Response and General Correspondence

Answer our constituents through various channels (email, social media, mail, etc.).

Communicate with Constituent Response team for updates to constituent contact information.

Other light duties as required that do not constitute a major change to this role

About You

You are fluent in both English and French with strong written communication skills

You have translation experience (asset) Strong organizational and time management skills

You thrive in a fast-paced work environment, love customer service and helping people find the resources they’re looking for.

You have experience in creative project especially editing and project management

You want to use your skill set to help families grow stronger, encourage couples to deepen their love and faith, ensure children are raised to love the Lord, and offer resources that will provide practical guidance to those who are in desperate need of hope.

Qualifications

Ideally completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate with a focus in communications, marketing or related discipline

2-5 years of customer service experience

Social media experience would be considered an asset

Proven task management and time management skills

Capable and willing to use technology including the Internet; must be able to use competently MS Word, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Excellent interpersonal skills

Willing and able to work as part of a team, capable of drawing on the strengths and resources of team members and the organization

Active participant in the organization’s devotions time

What We Offer

Generous paid time off and leave to ensure you have time to recharge.

Comprehensive extended health benefits to promote physical and mental well-being

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including counseling to support mental health.

Store discount for staff to all Focus on the Family resources and materials.

RRSP Matching starting at 5% after a year of continuous employment to help plan your financial future.

A supportive, friendly, Christian work environment to help you grow and feel valued.

Other Requirements

This important role requires an individual who is able to sign and adhere to our Christian Foundations and Standards.