Position: Communications and
Events Director
Organization: Regenesis York
Location: North York, Toronto, Ontario
Events Director
Organization: Regenesis York
Location: North York, Toronto, Ontario
Regenesis
York
is the York University chapter of Regenesis, a community environmental
organization. We believe in empowering students as initiators of change in
addressing today’s social justice and environmental concerns, through advocacy
and service in local chapters. We focus on real, comprehensive and practical
initiatives and programs to make our campus and our communities, cities and
planet more sustainable places.
York
is the York University chapter of Regenesis, a community environmental
organization. We believe in empowering students as initiators of change in
addressing today’s social justice and environmental concerns, through advocacy
and service in local chapters. We focus on real, comprehensive and practical
initiatives and programs to make our campus and our communities, cities and
planet more sustainable places.
Application
Process
Process
Submissions
are due by 5pm on Monday, June 6, 2016. Please send your resume and
cover letter in Word or PDF form to the Hiring Committee for Regenesis York
either through the application form with this posting or by email at:
hc
regenes.is*
– please reference the job title in the subject line and ensure your name and
preferred contact information are provided, such as your Skype username, Google
Hangouts email address or phone number.
are due by 5pm on Monday, June 6, 2016. Please send your resume and
cover letter in Word or PDF form to the Hiring Committee for Regenesis York
either through the application form with this posting or by email at:
hc
regenes.is* – please reference the job title in the subject line and ensure your name and
preferred contact information are provided, such as your Skype username, Google
Hangouts email address or phone number.
Role
Do
you have experience planning and managing events? Are you a great writer, a
people person with an attention to detail, perhaps an aspiring marketing
manager? Regenesis York is looking for someone whose event management and
communication expertise can make a measured, positive impact in awareness and
participation for our sustainability initiatives within the York University
community.
you have experience planning and managing events? Are you a great writer, a
people person with an attention to detail, perhaps an aspiring marketing
manager? Regenesis York is looking for someone whose event management and
communication expertise can make a measured, positive impact in awareness and
participation for our sustainability initiatives within the York University
community.
What
can I expect to do in this role?
can I expect to do in this role?
Reporting
to the Executive Director, you will steward and improve the Regenesis York
brand and broader public image. The brand starts with outreach communications
but should be measured and reinforced through touchpoints on campus with
Regenesis York: from internal manager communications to volunteers, to engaging
external community members and stakeholders at meetings and events, Regenesis
York must reflect our professional, friendly and productive efforts at York.
to the Executive Director, you will steward and improve the Regenesis York
brand and broader public image. The brand starts with outreach communications
but should be measured and reinforced through touchpoints on campus with
Regenesis York: from internal manager communications to volunteers, to engaging
external community members and stakeholders at meetings and events, Regenesis
York must reflect our professional, friendly and productive efforts at York.
Your
assessing and improving Regenesis York’s positive image in the community, as
reflected in metrics (program participation and surveys, etc.) will be key to
stakeholder approval, securing partnerships and winning grants. Beneficial
skills and experience include delegation, leadership of events, coordination to
meet goals and tight timelines; skills as a graphic designer or copyediting are
also appreciated.
assessing and improving Regenesis York’s positive image in the community, as
reflected in metrics (program participation and surveys, etc.) will be key to
stakeholder approval, securing partnerships and winning grants. Beneficial
skills and experience include delegation, leadership of events, coordination to
meet goals and tight timelines; skills as a graphic designer or copyediting are
also appreciated.
As
a director, your experience both developing communications and events for
diverse audiences and leading staff to do so, will help Regenesis York reach
different stakeholder groups, greatly assisting with meeting annual fundraising
and participation targets. Your leadership and strong interpersonal skills will
help initiate and develop media relations to promote Regenesis York’s mission
and vision in order to increase its publicity in the local and national media.
a director, your experience both developing communications and events for
diverse audiences and leading staff to do so, will help Regenesis York reach
different stakeholder groups, greatly assisting with meeting annual fundraising
and participation targets. Your leadership and strong interpersonal skills will
help initiate and develop media relations to promote Regenesis York’s mission
and vision in order to increase its publicity in the local and national media.
To
be successful as the Communications and Events Director you demonstrate the
following competencies:
be successful as the Communications and Events Director you demonstrate the
following competencies:
- You
have exceptional communications skills, with experience creating press
releases, social media messages and media articles. - You
can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail to ensure that all
communications materials are accurate and consistent with the brand
policies. - You
have experience planning and executing small and medium-scale events,
while staying within the set budget. - You
have led teams to achieve objectives and can delegate effectively while
fostering a strong sense of teamwork and organizational culture. - Your
excellent time management and interpersonal skills will keep the
organization engaged with the community and focused on meeting its
communications goals. - You
can demonstrate representing an organization or team in a professional and
congenial manner, and have or can develop a strong understanding of the
organization’s goals, purpose, history, policies and programs.
Qualifications
University
degree in a related field supplemented by a minimum of 1 year related experience
which demonstrates the competencies noted above. Equivalencies will be
considered.
degree in a related field supplemented by a minimum of 1 year related experience
which demonstrates the competencies noted above. Equivalencies will be
considered.
Notes
Applicants
are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how
their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education,
experience and relevant examples of the above competencies.
are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how
their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education,
experience and relevant examples of the above competencies.
Application
Process
Process
Submissions
are due by 5pm on Monday, June 6, 2016. Please send your resume and
cover letter in Word or PDF form to the Hiring Committee for Regenesis York
either through the application form with this posting or by email at hc @regenes.is* – please reference the job title
in the subject line and ensure your name and preferred contact information are
provided, such as your Skype username, Google Hangouts email address or phone
number.
are due by 5pm on Monday, June 6, 2016. Please send your resume and
cover letter in Word or PDF form to the Hiring Committee for Regenesis York
either through the application form with this posting or by email at hc @regenes.is* – please reference the job title
in the subject line and ensure your name and preferred contact information are
provided, such as your Skype username, Google Hangouts email address or phone
number.
Detailed
Job Description
Job Description
What
follows is a more detailed description of job duties, for your consideration.
follows is a more detailed description of job duties, for your consideration.
Role
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Executive Director, the Communications & Events Director will
provide oversee all aspects of Regenesis York’s communications and events.
Responsibilities include overseeing the creation of all of our communications
materials for our diverse stakeholders including customers, program
participants, community members, partners, donors, policy makers, educators,
the general public and more. More specifically, the Director will take
responsibility for assuring that brand standards and guidelines are maintained,
that the Regenesis website and social media channels are fresh and up-to-date,
and will maintain media relations. Event duties will include coordinating a
team of volunteers, identifying potential event themes, event partners and
targeted population segments, ensuring marketing and PR for the event, securing
a venue, arranging catering or speakers as required, and supervising set-up and
take-down at the event.
to the Executive Director, the Communications & Events Director will
provide oversee all aspects of Regenesis York’s communications and events.
Responsibilities include overseeing the creation of all of our communications
materials for our diverse stakeholders including customers, program
participants, community members, partners, donors, policy makers, educators,
the general public and more. More specifically, the Director will take
responsibility for assuring that brand standards and guidelines are maintained,
that the Regenesis website and social media channels are fresh and up-to-date,
and will maintain media relations. Event duties will include coordinating a
team of volunteers, identifying potential event themes, event partners and
targeted population segments, ensuring marketing and PR for the event, securing
a venue, arranging catering or speakers as required, and supervising set-up and
take-down at the event.
Communications
- Write
and/or design/prepare communications materials (website postings,
newsletters, brochures, postcards, templates, manuals, learning tools,
photos, media releases, donor correspondence, presentations, etc.) - Maintain
brand standards and enforce style guidelines in all Regenesis
communications vehicles - Oversee
production and distribution of marketing materials including, brochures,
event programs, posters, show and event signage - Assist
in the development and implementation of communication strategies,
materials and tools to build awareness of Regenesis and our programs - Garner
press and publicity for Regenesis, its events and initiatives, through
sending out press releases, submitting stories to press outlets, and
soliciting journalists, freelance journalists and student writers to write
about Regenesis, its events and projects - Update
Regenesis website, review and approve website postings by Regenesis
program staff - Create
and execute strategic social marketing campaigns and routinely monitor
Regenesis presence on relevant online communities and social media
websites - Coordinating
and implementing all social media initiatives - Liaise
and collaborate with program staff and other stakeholders as necessary to
support their communication needs - Coordinate
Regenesis speaking engagements and media appearances
Events
- Event
planning in collaboration with members and external partners - Event
marketing and promotions - Execute
the venue selection and organizing all venue logistics - Monitor
event expense budgets, keeping team updated on all aspects of event costs - On-site
event management - Engage,
train and manage relationships with event volunteers - Ensure
events comply will all government regulations
Outreach
- Coordinating
community engagement and outreach activities, including booth management - Develop
opportunities for event collaboration between Regenesis York and other
organizations
Manage
volunteers
volunteers
- Manage
volunteers and develop the existing volunteers into a strong, highly
motivated and well-coordinated team capable of addressing Regenesis York’s
events and communications needs - Assist
with the recruitment, selection, orientation and training, and evaluation
of volunteers - Ensure
effective communication with volunteers - Directly
support event and communication volunteers where and as needed
Other
- Understanding
of Regenesis, its purpose, history, policies and programs - Represent
the organization in a professional and congenial manner in person, in
telephone conversations, and in written correspondence - Delegation
or sharing of duties with others as necessary - Other
duties as required or assigned
Requirements
- Related
work, volunteer or educational experience - Excellent
oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills - Strong
organizational, analytical and time management skills - Self
motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction - Ability
to work in teams to achieve objectives - Proficiency
with Microsoft Office suite - Experience
working with students in a post-secondary environment is a strong asset - Experience
working or volunteering with Regenesis York or another Regenesis chapter is
a strong asset