Full Time
United
Way of Calgary and Area (UWCA) is the largest non-government source of funding
for human care and community support programs in the Calgary region. United Way
works with its community partners to build sustainable solutions for the
future, while providing services today to improve lives of people when they
need it most.
Way of Calgary and Area (UWCA) is the largest non-government source of funding
for human care and community support programs in the Calgary region. United Way
works with its community partners to build sustainable solutions for the
future, while providing services today to improve lives of people when they
need it most.
United
Way of Calgary and Area is looking for a full-time Communications Advisor to
join the Marketing.Media.Communications (MMC) team within United Way of
Calgary and Area. Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the role of Communications
Advisor is to bring strategic communications to United Way’s Community
Investments and Collaborations (CI&C) work.
Way of Calgary and Area is looking for a full-time Communications Advisor to
join the Marketing.Media.Communications (MMC) team within United Way of
Calgary and Area. Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the role of Communications
Advisor is to bring strategic communications to United Way’s Community
Investments and Collaborations (CI&C) work.
The
Core Competency characteristics every member of United Way is expected to
possess are Client/Customer Value Creation, Planning & Organizing, Change
Management, Innovative Outlook, Communication & Influence and Leadership
Capability.
Core Competency characteristics every member of United Way is expected to
possess are Client/Customer Value Creation, Planning & Organizing, Change
Management, Innovative Outlook, Communication & Influence and Leadership
Capability.
Duties
& Responsibilities
& Responsibilities
- Develop
strategies to communicate the unique values of United Way. - Develop
and write stories for United Way initiatives and events. - Work
cross-functionally with key leaders and content experts across the
organization to identify and manage issues, to develop stories,
statements, background briefs and talking points. - Assist
in the creation and writing of the organization’s annual impact report. - Assist
the Manager of Communications in developing specific project, initiative,
event or issue management communications. - Lead
the content developing of key collateral pieces such as Community Impact
Report, United Way Investments, profile one-page and donor reports.
Experience
and Skills
and Skills
- A
Degree in Marketing and Communications or Public Relations. - Strategic
thinking and planning skills. - Experience
in developing creative strategies and tactics that support business goals
and objectives. - Ability
to lead and manage projects independently and as part of a team. - IABC
accreditation is as asset. - Proven
experience in media and public relations. - Very
strong writing and storytelling ability (in a variety of styles). - Knowledge
and experience in social media development. - People
and project management skills. - Strong
proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint 2010; Proficiency in Adobe
(Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere) an asset.
For consideration please reply by
email (in Adobe PDF or Word .doc format) no later than 12 pm on June 5,
2015
email (in Adobe PDF or Word .doc format) no later than 12 pm on June 5,
2015
Subject Line: Communications
Advisor
Advisor
UNITED WAY OFFERS A COMPETITIVE SALARY
AND BENEFITS PACKAGE. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Visit our website
at www.calgaryunitedway.org
AND BENEFITS PACKAGE. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Visit our website
at www.calgaryunitedway.org
We thank all applicants for their
interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only those being
considered will be contacted.
interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only those being
considered will be contacted.