Dogwood Initiative Communications Coordinator Job Vacancy in Canada

over their natural resources.

The Dogwood model combines large-scale citizen engagement and
recognition of aboriginal land rights with a non-partisan political
approach, both of which are underscored by a commitment to continual
improvement through sophisticated testing and analytics.

Not only are we building a model for citizens to take back control of
their air, land and water, but we are also developing a template for
how citizen-based organizations can become financially
self-sufficient.

We currently have an opportunity for a Communications Coordinator to
join our talented team and play a key role in managing communications
with our supporters.

The ideal candidate will be a communications generalist who enjoys
doing a variety of communications work, has wicked writing and editing
skills and a strong ability to develop compelling narratives on a
variety of media platforms.

As part of our team, you’ll get to:
• Identify communications and content opportunities.
• Help develop content for campaigns, including writing e-mail alerts,
social media and web content.
• Conduct audience analysis and develop story arcs.
• Monitor and assess content success.
• Assist with media monitoring and building our media list.
• Delve deep into the theory of how people make decisions and what we
can do to help citizens take actions in line with their values.
• Help strengthen democracy in British Columbia.

To be considered for this position, you need to:
• Show a demonstrated passion for politics and citizen engagement.
• Have previous related experience in communications and mobilization.
• Have an entrepreneurial, proactive attitude with a focus on getting results.
• Have a track record of writing and editing clean, compelling copy
for a variety of audiences.
• Be able to identify audience needs and develop compelling narratives
on a variety of media platforms.
• Be able to develop plans with clear goals, roles, timelines and metrics.
• Have strong technological aptitudes (updating websites, sending
broadcast e-mails, etc.)
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Be willing to help out where you’re needed — with fundraising,
special events and community outreach programs, for example.

Additionally, please highlight in your application which of the
following you have experience with:
• CP Style
• Fundraising.
• Shooting and editing video.
• Communications planning.
• Writing e-mail broadcasts.
• Using Salesforce or another CRM.
• Using a mass e-mailing program.
• Managing a social media presence for an organization.
• Doing media monitoring and/or maintaining a media contact list.
• Using data to improve results.
• Working on a non-profit or political campaign.
• Using graphic design software.

Dogwood Initiative offers a flexible and rewarding work environment,
including four weeks paid vacation in your first year.

If you’re interested in this position and meet the requirements please
e-mail a résumé and a one-page cover letter detailing why you’d like
to work for Dogwood Initiative and why you’re the right person for the
job by June 15th to:

Matt Takach, Operations Director
careers@dogwoodinitiative.org

Interviews may happen on a rolling basis, so please get your
application in as soon as possible. When submitting your application
please name and save your attachments with your first and last name in
the title, such as: “Ann_Smith_Cover_Letter.doc” and
“Ann_Smith_Resume.doc.”

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. No
phone calls please.