Communications Coordinator, Atlantic Region

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Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is a non-profit organization promoting French-language educational and cultural opportunities for youth.

Canadian Parents for French believes in a bilingual Canada where young people have the opportunity to learn and use both of Canada's official languages.

Our passion is to build relationships that support youth, parents and educators in French second language.

CPF is looking for a talented and experienced Communications specialist to strengthen our communications and marketing, to build community engagement and promote our programming and services through our various digital platforms (social media accounts, websites, newsletters and email blasts).

The successful candidate will support our four Canadian Parents for French Atlantic Branches. The hybrid position will be based in Halifax or Charlottetown and will require some scheduled travel within the Atlantic region.

Duration : This is a half-time, 1-year contract position with annual opportunities for renewal.

Workweek : 20 hours per week. Hours will be Monday to Friday, typically between 8 : 30 to 4 : 30 pm with plenty of flexibility in terms of start and finish times.

Remuneration : $25 to $35 per hour depending on experience / $26,000 to $36,400 per annum. Please send your salary expectations for this position.

Application Deadline : April 30th

Candidate Profile - Training and Knowledge and Skills Sought :

• Bachelor's degree in communications or diploma in a relevant field (marketing, journalism, digital media); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of strategic communications, ideally in a member focused, not for profit setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and reviewing translations;
• Proven storytelling and writing capabilities, experience in writing member newsletters and blogs, producing infographics, managing organizational social media accounts and websites to make an impact with readers.
• Demonstrated strong technology skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Teams, Sharepoint), familiarity scheduling and posting on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin and Youtube) and using Web-based applications (WordPress, HootSuite, Google Analytics) are essential.

Familiarity with graphic design programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, WordPress, Elementor, Canva) is an asset.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Client focused, including demonstrated skills in team building and meeting management skills.
• Must be a resident of Canada or eligible to work in Canada.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES - Key tasks include, but are not limited to :

• Coordinate all communications (digital and print) in line with CPF Network brand guidelines to promote engagement and participation in programs and events.
• Draft member and community outreach and support materials such as monthly newsletters, project brochures, slide deck templates, articles for publication in CPF Magazine, etc.
• Plan and manage social media activities and digital campaigns, maintain a calendar for scheduling communications for all channels, measure and report on digital marketing performance.

Review user generated posts on social media accounts in a timely manner and respond according to CPF guidelines.

• Collaborate with Atlantic Branch Develop and execute a search engine optimization (SEO) program to ensure that the CPF Atlantic branches and projects are visible and easily accessible.
• Coordinate with and provide updates to all Atlantic Branch staff, developing strategic key messages and responses for Network outreach and engagement initiatives, supporting staff through one-on-one meetings, teleconferences, emails, etc.
• Build relationships with partner groups, disseminate relevant communications in support of partner and stakeholder initiatives.

Please send a detailed cover letter, resume, and applicable portfolio samples (writing, visual or both) to Rebecca Lancaster, via Isarta

Canadian Parents for French is an equal opportunities employer. We value equity, diversity and inclusion.

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