communications consultant

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Urban area.
• Rural area.
• Associations and non profit organizations.

Tasks:

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes.
• Oversee the preparation of public written material .
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content.
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes.
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Act as spokesperson for an organization.
• Answer written and oral inquiries.
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material.
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions.
• Gather, research and prepare communications material.
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media.
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia.
• Maintain and manage digital database.
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials.
• Copywrite.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Excel.
• MS Word.
• Electronic mail.
• Desktop publishing software.
• WordPress.
• Social Media.

Area of work experience:

Community service organization.

Area of specialization:

• Fundraising.
• Communications.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Own tools/equipment:

• Internet access.
• Cellular phone.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Reliability.
• Integrity.
• Quick learner.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
4. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
5. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Day.

Workplace information:

Hybrid.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Mileage paid.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site amenities.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Variable or compressed work week.