Communications Coordinator (Planning) – Full-time Temporary

ABOUT THE JOB:

Reporting to the Director, Community Engagement, the Communications Coordinator (Planning) is responsible for supporting the functions of the Marketing and Communications department, primarily in the areas of communications planning, graphic design, print production, website maintenance and promotional work for events and programs for other CMHA departments, Board Committees, CMHA Branches or other agencies on a fee-for- service basis.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Liaise with program leads to meet communications and marketing needs (e.g. increasing sales, donations or participants) by writing communications and marketing plans. Plans may include objectives, key messages, tactics and
Perform project management duties as needed to implement integrated communications plans and support communications for programs, projects or partnerships as assigned
Contribute to strategic communications planning
Present project reports to help evaluate the success of various marketing campaigns
Develop fee-for-service quotes and proposals. Liaise with clients and work with project leads to implement their creative vision
Provide graphic design, print production, writing and promotional services for events and programs for other departments or agencies on a fee-for-service basis
Assist with forecasting and monitoring fee-for-service communication revenue targets
Develop and maintain quarterly Marketing and Communications department deliverables work plan
Lead communications and marketing planning, execution and evaluation for the annual Bottom Line Conference
Lead production of the Annual Report including coordinating, editing and reviewing content, graphic design and printing
Lead content development, updates and maintenance for CMHA BC website, including reporting on web traffic
Provide backup support to other communications programs as needed, such as social media, Mind Matters e- newsletter, and Visions Journal
Apply and promote CMHA and BC Partners graphic standards
Liaise with printers and provide recommendations based on cost, quality and speed
Establish and maintain files and documentation in an appropriate and accountable manner according to established
Apply the Organization’s strategic communications message guide to all assignments associated with this role
Contribute to continuous quality improvement of the department
Other duties as

ABOUT YOU:

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as communications or marketing
Knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing and promotion, branding and public relations
Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective graphic design
Knowledge of mental health landscape in BC an asset
Knowledge of specialized and personal computer systems, Internet, and software applications, particularly Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook), and website content management

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years relevant graphic design and print production experience
Minimum 2 years project management experience, with a commitment to high standards of quality
Experience working with clients to develop and implement communications plans
Experience coordinating the work of a communications team, including forecasting and monitoring revenues
Solid design and conceptual skills with an awareness of current and future trends
Web site maintenance
Google analytics
Strong copy editing and plain language writing
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Social media experience an asset
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, demands and deadlines
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to follow-through
Excellent customer service
Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under pressure to deadline;
Demonstrated resourcefulness and innovation to solve problems
Experience with establishing and maintaining effective relationships and partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Prior experience working in the non-profit sector is an asset
Personal experience with mental health issues and services, through self or loved ones, is an asset in this role

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is located at CMHA BC Division offices in downtown
The usual work week is 37.5 hours. Most work is accomplished during usual 9am to 5pm business hours, although the candidate will need to maintain some flexible scheduling during weekends and
This is a full-time temporary position with a start date of April 1, 2020. The term of this temporary assignment will be between 9 and 12
The Communications Coordinator position is a unionized position under the Community Subsector Association Collective

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter, in PDF format, clearly documenting how you satisfy the requirements outlined in this job posting to cmha.careers@cmha.bc.ca. by 5 pm on Feb 7, 2020. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Given the intended reach of this program, we are actively seeking applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. We encourage you to self-identify in your application.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1918, The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a national charity that helps maintain and improve mental health for all Canadians. As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health and addiction, CMHA helps people access the community resources they need to build resilience and support recovery from mental illness and/or addiction.

We are an equity employer and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people, people of all sexual orientation and genders, and others who may contribute to our further diversification.

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