Organization: Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Are media relations, writing, and event planning the three things you need to
help create your dream job? Are you driven to support meaningful causes and
taking a leadership role when it comes to driving content? Does executing that
perfect media hit shoot a fantastic burst of adrena
lin through your veins? If
so, then joining the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the Greenbelt Fund
as our Communications Manager will give you just that and more.
Ontario’s Greenbelt is the solution for clean air, fresh water and healthy
local food. At almost two million acres, it is the world’s largest greenbelt
preserving productive farmland, forests, and wetlands from urban development.
The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is an independent, charitable
organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining Ontario’s Greenbelt. The
Foundation supports work to protect and restore our natural environment,
strengthen the agricultural sector, and create a pattern of urban settlement
that supports the Greenbelt.
The Greenbelt Fund is a non-profit organization, which supports and enhances
the viability, integrity, and sustainability of agriculture in Ontario and
Ontario’s Greenbelt.
The Fund delivers support to farmers and local food leaders to ensure more of
the good things that grow in Ontario are being served and distributed through
our public institutions, retail, and foodservice markets.
Scope of Work:
The Communications Manager will report to the Vice President of Communications
and Operations, while working closely with Fund and Foundation staff, the CEO
and other members to:
• Execute high quality communications for all aspects of the Foundation and
Fund – including earned media, which promote the Greenbelt and Fund/Foundation
to wide-reaching audiences
• Lead all media opportunities including those which communicate key grant
activities, events, and accomplishments
• Lead, plan, project manage and successfully deliver key projects, materials
and partnerships such as events, marketing materials, social media and website
projects, etc.
• Create media plans that communicate Foundation and Fund messaging, and
results
• Develop and build relationships with reporters, editors, producers,
columnists, etc. in print, television, radio, and online media, both mainstream
and trade
• Maintain media lists and oversee media tracking and reports on media presence
• Work with grantees to collaborate on/approve communication strategies and materials
and ensure these support the goals of the Fund and the Foundation
• Assist in the managing of issues/crisis communications as required
• Act as an organizational spokesperson as required
• Participate in and drive proactive media interviews and campaigns
• Write and edit meaningful content for dissemination including proofing and
copy editing
• Identify and disseminate relevant news in a timely manner
• Establish and adjust benchmarks and indicators for success
• Conduct all other duties as assigned
Qualifications – The successful candidate will have:
Knowledge and Experience:
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the communications/public relations field
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of a communications rollout – from
strategy to project management to generating media interest
• Skilled in the use of social media tools including Twitter, Facebook, and
LinkedIn
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with the Media Relations Points system will be considered an asset
• Experience working in/with the government will be considered an asset
• Knowledge and experience working in NationBuilder will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of land use planning, environmental, and/or agricultural issues
will be considered an asset
• A valid driver’s license will be considered an asset, though is not mandatory
• A great sense of humour
Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proactive planning, organization, problem solving, coordination
and negotiation skills
• Self-starter, energetic team member
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and on tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage relationships with multiple
media outlets
• Ability to give and take constructive feedback
Application Process:
Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining your interest and
qualifications for this position no later than end of day (5pm), February 22nd
2016 to:
Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
Email: jobs@greenbelt.ca
Subject: Communications Manager Position #38905
Please note, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
