Communications Advisor

Communications Advisor
Women Building Futures (WBF) is a non-profit organization that empowers women to become economically prosperous through industry recognized training. WBF is building an inclusive culture that encourages, uplifts, and celebrates diversity of our employees and the communities we serve. WBF is committed to workplace inclusion based on values of Integrity, Health & Safety, Courage, and Compassion. Career opportunities with WBF are open to all genders. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

This role is primarily remote work, with occasional requirements to be onsite.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensures consistency of corporate brand narrative across various internal and external communication channels.
2. Writes, edits and reviews various internal and external communications.
3. Develops and maintains internal and external communication assets including presentation decks, reports, speaking notes, briefs, brochures, etc.
4. Contributes to content development for annual marketing strategy.
5. Creates social media strategies and contributes to managing the organization’s social media accounts.
6. Develops social media content to highlight impact and share inspiring stories about our clients.
7. Analyzes & reports social media and website metrics to inform strategy.
8. Leads communications contact related to core programs.
9. Manages social media scheduling tools with others.
10. Works with internal departments to develop communication strategies and materials.

Personal Attributes

1. Creative, intuitive and curious.
2. Takes care of details.
3. Strategic and big thinker.
4. Experienced storyteller.
5. Flexible, adaptable and responsive to a dynamic environment.
6. Collaborative relationship builder with a strong service orientation.
7. Confident.
8. Results-driven and persistent.
9. Team leader and team player.

Skills & Abilities

1. Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
2. Expert in social media platforms (currently Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube).
3. Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite/Adobe (Acrobat Pro, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop) considered an asset.
4. Proven experience working with content management systems.
5. Proven experience developing and managing communication strategies.
6. Experience in public relations.
7. Awareness of cultural, economic and social barriers to adult learning and employment, especially for women.
8. Experience and comfort working independently and in collaboration with a team and community members.
9. Alignment with WBF’s values and culture, including a commitment to continuous learning and creating safe, inclusive workplaces with respect for all employees, applicants, students and stakeholders.
10. Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and customer relationship management software (CRM).

Education and Experience

1. Degree or diploma in communications, public relations or related field.
2. At least 2 years of experience in:

• Communications role that supports brand narrative across various external channels (social media, website, earned media, etc.).
• Communications consulting to provide guidance on internal and external communication best practices.
• Digital marketing and online content management.
• Managing website content and maintaining online strategies.
• Navigating Google Analytics to monitor and report on website metrics.
• Online newsletter creation and mass distribution.

Salary commensurate with experience.
Job posting will remain open until Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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