Manitoba Association of Watersheds Looking for Communications Coordinator at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

Overview

Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW) is a non-profit organization that supports Manitoba’s 14 watershed districts in protecting our soil, water, habitat, and climate.

MAW is hiring a full-time Communications Coordinator to work out of our Winnipeg office. Reporting to the Executive Director, the focus of this role is to increase awareness of Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW) and other available watershed-based programs. The position will start as soon as possible subject to continued funding availability, strong performance, and any changes in the skillset needed.

This role is ideal for creative thinker seeking to establish and support a strategic communications plan. Help MAW tell the stories of our Watershed Districts member – focusing on growing awareness of the programming available to local farmers and landowners throughout Manitoba. There is no shortage of opportunity to celebrate the progress of projects as we amplify the call to action for greater awareness of and participation in the unique programs available within each Watershed District.

Qualifications

· Completion of post-secondary in communications, marketing or business

· Sales and marketing experience is an asset

· Experience in creating and coordinating public facing print and digital communications platforms, and driving social media

· Demonstrated oral and written communications skills and a high level of creativity and problem-solving skills.

· Administrative skills to track progress and develop key reports

· Ability to build relationships with key media contact, and identify opportunities to proactively pitch brand and corporate stories through communications channels

· High attention to detail and quality with exceptional proofreading and editing skills

· Assist in developing and organizing workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes

· Experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, MailChimp, and/or SquareSpace is an asset.

The position is based at MAW’s Winnipeg office. There may be occasional travel throughout Manitoba.

Please forward your resume and cover letter by Friday, August 26. Only candidates being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 2022-08-26