Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Date Posted: September 27, 2024
Position: Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Term: Full time temporary until March 31, 2025 (likely to become permanent, dependent on funding)
Salary: $20.52/hour with health benefits plan and active transportation benefit
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Application Deadline: October 14, 2024, or until position is filled

Green Action Centre Seeks Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you enjoy connecting with people and sharing impactful messages about climate change and sustainable living? If you’re looking to grow your skills in communications and marketing while helping to promote sustainable choices, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Who We Are:

Green Action Centre is an environmental, non-profit organization based in Winnipeg and serving Manitoba. We are a registered charity, governed by an elected board of directors, with a core group of passionate, dedicated staff. We promote greener living through environmental education and encourage practical green solutions for households, workplaces, schools and communities. Our primary areas of focus are green commuting, composting and waste reduction, sustainable living, and resource conservation. We also run a social enterprise, Compost Winnipeg, which collects commercial and residential organic waste in Winnipeg. We are located in the heart of downtown. Our office is located on Treaty 1 territory, the ancestral lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anishininiwag, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

The Position:

The Communications & Marketing Coordinator plays a vital role in elevating our public profile and engaging with businesses and community organizations. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys engaging with the public, and is eager to expand our outreach and impact. This position reports directly to the Office Coordinator, while also collaborating closely with program leads and other program staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a cohesive and consistent brand identity across Green Action Centre’s social media platforms
Create original and engaging content for social media channels
Monitor and respond to social media and website comments
Work with a graphic designer to create branded templates to enhance communications and marketing materials, including the Green Action Centre website, blog posts, newsletters, program presentations, brochures, and press releases
Manage and maintain the Green Action Centre website
Design and distribute the monthly newsletter
Coordinate and manage incoming presentation requests
Serve as the primary media contact for Green Action Centre
Work with the fundraising committee to plan and execute future campaigns
Attend the GAC M&C Committee monthly meetings (in person or virtual)
Other duties as assigned

Who You Are:

You’re passionate about the environment! You want to work somewhere you can feel good about, and you want to do it with a really cool group of like minded people. Ideally you’re someone who is organized, deadline driven, and has excellent time management skills. We don’t love micromanaging, so we’re looking for someone who is able to work independently and without close supervision. Some of the qualifications we’re looking for are:

Experience in communications, marketing, or a related field.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging content for various platforms
Familiarity with digital marketing tools (e.g., SEO, Google Analytics, email marketing, social media management)
Some graphic design skills and proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices for driving engagement
Creative thinker with strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to engage with diverse audiences.
Experience with website management (WordPress) and content creation
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.

The following qualifications are not necessary, but would be considered great assets:

Degree/diploma in communications related field is preferred
Experience in video production or editing is a plus.
Passion for sustainability and environmental issues is a strong asset.
Experience with media relations (interviews, writing press releases, etc.)
Experience in budgeting and reporting
Basic photography and editing skills
Ability to speak and write in French

Please note that Green Action Centre is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the above criteria. A combination of lived and work experience will be considered.

Physical Demands & Other Requirements

A valid Class 5 driver’s license is an asset
Comfortable working in an open office environment
Able to work evenings and weekends as required

What We Offer:

A convenient downtown office location, on many major bus routes
A flexible work arrangement with the option to work from home sometimes
Flexible schedule during regular office hours (some evenings and weekends may be required during events)
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Winnipeg Transit Eco-Pass (or financial equivalent for cycling/walking) as part of our Active Transportation Benefit
Health & Benefits program after 3 months of employment
Paid vacation, as well as paid sick time and personal days

Position & Application Details

Green Action Centre is committed to being an inclusive organization and is working to better reflect and represent the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our commitment to racial justice and reconciliation, we are actively encouraging Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour candidates to apply for this position. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so.

Deadline: 11:59 pm CDT, October 14, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.

To Apply: If this opportunity interests you, please email your cover letter and resume to hiring@greenactioncentre.ca with “Communications & Marketing Coordinator” in the subject heading. Applications received by the posted deadline will be reviewed for consideration first. If a suitable candidate is not found we will continue to review applications received after the deadline.

Please note to be an eligible candidate you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have Canadian refugee status. Candidates of all ages are encouraged to apply.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in the position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. For more information on Green Action Centre and our programs, please explore our website at www.greenactioncentre.ca.