Employment Opportunities
Communications Public Relations Associate
Job No:
92927
Location:
Vancouver, BC
- Use your Communications and PR experience to make a significant and lasting difference to Vancouver’s Aboriginal community
- Receive an attractive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package
- Challenging and rewarding role with membership in the Public Service Pension Plan
About the Organization
Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (VACFSS) is a non-profit society providing service to urban Aboriginal children and families living in the Greater Vancouver area.
At VACFSS, our vision is a balanced and harmonious Aboriginal community and our mission is to provide holistic service delivery that culturally and spiritually strengthens Aboriginal families.
VACFSS works to strengthen the community through its collaborative nature, often partnering with other service providers and members of the community. The Society aims to honour the traditions of Aboriginal people in BC, and continues to focus on improving the outcomes for the children and families it serves.
To learn more about VACFSS, please visit www.vacfss.com
About the Opportunity
VACFSS has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Communications Public Relations Associate to join our team in Vancouver, BC.
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, Quality Assurance and Communications, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the communication plan for VACFSS.
Specifically, you will be performing and overseeing the functions of the Communications unit including internal and external communications, website design and maintenance, intranet development and maintenance, public relations and community liaison. This position requires frequent interaction with staff at all levels throughout the Agency and requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills to effectively prioritize and manage time sensitive assignments.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing communication strategies, plans, objectives, methods and procedures
- Managing the production of written communications materials and products
- Organizing all promotional material for internal and external audiences for events, conferences and workshops
- Managing, creating and editing website content through consultation with Program Managers and CEO
- Providing senior level specialist advice and coaching to President, Board, CEO and all levels of management and staff for complex media issues as well as routine communications
- Being the lead person on Crisis Communication for VACFSS to ensure public and partner’s trust in the agency is preserved
- Managing, creating and editing content for the VACFSS website through WordPress as a CMS
- Managing all social media related activities
- Coaching and managing a communications assistant
- Managing all event planning including workshops, AGM and our foster parent appreciation dinner
- Researching, developing, organizing and implementing all fundraising programs and opportunities
For this role, you will have a post-secondary degree in Arts, Commerce or Business with a focus in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations, with specialized training in graphic design, web development and marketing. The successful candidate will be proficient in the utilization of the following computer programs: HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Acrobat, and all components of Microsoft Office.
You will also have at least five (5) years of experience in the field of organizational communications working with Aboriginal people.
In addition, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate:
- Excellent research and writing skills
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information within defined agency guidelines
- Well developed planning, organizing, controlling and administrative skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellence in originating and preparing written material such as issue briefings, manuals as well as layouts
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a safe and reliable vehicle
This role is well suited to a highly organized and self-motivated team player who is client focused and performance and results-driven. As someone who has the ability to follow through on responsibilities with limited supervision, you will be able to take responsibility for all aspects of VACFSS internal and external communications.
Capable of motivating, supporting and directing people toward the achievement of goals, you will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization.
Preference may be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
About the Benefits
In exchange for your contributions to VACFSS, you will receive a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Group life benefits
- 100% employer-paid premiums
- Three (3) weeks' annual vacation
- Eligibility for the VACFSS Accumulated Time Off Program (after probation period)
- Membership to the Public Service Pension Plan
That’s not all. We also offer in-house workshops on time management, personal finance, and conflict resolution. VACFSS also offers a variety of wellness opportunities to staff to assist you in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
If you're looking for a new career challenge where you will be welcomed into a supportive and friendly team culture, Apply Now!