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Communications Coordinator
Date posted: September 1st, 2010
Closing date: September 15th, 2010
Salary: $14-$16 per hour, plus benefits.
Job type: Full-time
Start Date: Oct 1st, 2010
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Dogwood Initiative is a Victoria, BC based non-profit organization that helps British Columbians develop common-ground solutions to forestry and energy challenges.
Dogwood Initiative is looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our team and support our innovative work. This work seeks to address the root causes of environmental and social problems and to unite historically antagonistic sectors.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the daily posting of new material to our website
- Support direct mail, special events, other fund development and community outreach programs
- Write news releases, blogs, media kits, backgrounders, brochure copy, print newsletter copy and other fund development and communication materials
- Coordinate community relations initiatives
- Work closely with other staff members to support cross-functional cooperation and success in meeting organizational goals
- Assist with other projects and initiatives within the organization as required.
Desired Qualifications:
- A demonstrated commitment, knowledge and passion for environment, social justice, land reform, community and First Nations issues.
- Strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
- Previous related experience in communications and community organizing and mobilization.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely and constructively with others.
- Experience in creative thinking and problem solving.
- Strong technological aptitudes and proficiencies are essential.
- Previous experience using and managing content management systems and web 2.0 applications as well as a capacity and familiarity with design programs are considerable assets but not essential.
- Previous experience in environmental, social justice and/or human rights campaign work an asset.
- Desire and ability to make a minimum 2-year commitment.
Dogwood Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political belief, age, gender, sexual orientation or class. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the Canada.
Please email a résumé, three references, and a short (1 page maximum) cover letter about why you would like to join our team and why you are a strong candidate for the job to:
Matt Takach, Operations Director
matt@dogwoodinitiative.org
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.
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