Communications Specialist (one-year term position)
The Opportunity
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is looking for a confident, energetic, and dedicated communications professional. For over 80 years, DUC staff and supporters have worked tirelessly to conserve wetlands, water, and wildlife.
Albertans, Canadians, and the world need to hear our story. As the Communications Specialist, you will provide creative expertise in support of conservation, fundraising, and development programs and web content creation.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
· Participating in the development of a strategic communications plan, which includes annual work plan, budget, and timelines.
· Tracking and monitoring delivery of communications programs and providing monthly status reports to the National Manager of Boreal Programs (NMBP).
· Engaging stakeholders by sharing DUC social media communications within their region.
· Collaborating with the NMBP in developing internal and external communications to ensure consistent promotion of the DUC brand at a provincial level.
· Working with the national Communications team in the delivery of provincial and national media relations programs.
· Assisting in the preparation and deployment of various campaigns, promotions, and communication materials.
· Supporting the boreal team in the development and delivery of education and outreach programs.
You are a self-motivated individual with a positive “can do” attitude, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are a problem solver, a reliable team player and pay close attention to detail. You are highly organized, possessing strong time management and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
· Diploma in Marketing/Business, journalism, science, or a related field, with relevant work experience
· Minimum of three years’ experience in producing collateral pieces, including innovative promotion materials
· Extensive knowledge of and experience with communication principles, including appropriate tools and tactics used to reach and influence key audiences in support of national/regional conservation goals
· Experience using planning systems to help deliver projects (media release distribution, content management system for web updates, Salesforce/Marketing Cloud, or communications distribution)
· Proven experience in digital/email marketing and video content creation
· Proven experience in media engagement and communication engagement
· Strong writing, media relations, and interpersonal skills.
· Must be comfortable with using video conference tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
· Must have a reliable internet and telephone service
How to Apply
Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application through our online career center for confidential consideration.
Closing deadline: August 20, 2021 (EST)
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Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment.
While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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