Become a force for nature and people by joining the Canada team. We are looking for a Communications Manager who will develop and implement communication and media tactics to deeply inspire priority audiences, advance our goals and objectives, and build recognition in Canada, while also supporting our partners’ communications needs.
Our ideal candidate has specialized expertise in communicating with/about Indigenous issues and communities. S/he is a passionate and talented storyteller, an effective researcher/interviewer and has strong connections in the Canadian media landscape.
The Communications Manager will help develop speeches, key messages and talking points, as needed. S/he will research, write and promote a variety of communication materials including but not limited to: op-eds, news releases, fact sheets, web articles, high-level donor profiles and blog posts, as directed in program marketing plans. The Communications Manager will work in close collaboration with fundraising staff to execute shared communications strategies. S/he will support the development of communications collateral to meet specific marketing and philanthropy targets. S/he will actively identify target audiences and cultivate media contacts on local and national levels. S/he employs a variety of tactics to communicate goals and objectives and may develop and foster relationships with internal and external partners.
S/he also cares about belonging and contributing to a work community that values diversity, deep respect for others, learning, building trust and working collaboratively, adaptability, curiosity, creativity, and celebrating the good work of our colleagues, partners and friends.
- Excellent writing, presentation, communication skills;
- Experience in organizing/coordinating multiple projects;
- Experience in media relations, as well as a diverse network of media contacts, including digital, print and broadcast;
- Willingness to participate in cultural competency training and to support partnerships with Indigenous peoples;
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently (including to remote communities); and
- Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Specialized expertise in communicating with/about Indigenous communities and issues;
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience;
- Experience in implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies;
- Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices;
- Experience leading or managing projects; and
- Proficient with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.