Communications and Engagement Lead

OneSky Community Resources • Penticton, BC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the oversight of the Director, Fund Development, the Communications and Engagement Lead will support the promotion and presence of OneSky within community. The position is responsible for creating strategies, leading and developing external communications on various social media platforms. The position will inspire new connections, encourage deeper understanding of OneSky’s services and work to increase support from and connection with our community care holders.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or similar field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, content creation, or a similar role
• Knowledge and experience of web design
• Knowledge and experience with basic HTML and CSS
• Knowledge and experience with WordPress or other website building platforms
• Basic knowledge of SEO
• Knowledge of and experience in graphic design
• Proficiency with graphic design applications such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of and experience in digital marketing
• Professional and business writing skills
• Substantive/developmental editing experience
• Experience creating content for social media

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communications strategies through integrated channels to achieve organizational priorities and goals – including: strengthening service delivery awareness, promoting offerings, supporting philanthropic efforts, attracting staff and volunteers, raising funds and increasing community engagement.
• Serve various leadership tables in the development and oversight of key messaging, media relations and promotional activities, including electronic and online digital media, as well as direct advertising, print and displayed materials, events, activities, reports and presentations.
• Manage OneSky’s online presence in various forums such as social media, web and job networking sites.
• Has oversight and responsibility for the production of major annual communications pieces such as the annual report, organizational news and updates for internal and external audiences.
• Support organizational leadership in their grant submissions and responses to proposals as required.
• Ensure all external content is consistent with OneSky’s branding guidelines and support the Executive Director in external communications as required.
• Serve as a liaison to media outlets preparing press material and responding to media inquiries as delegated.
• Develop and implement an annual communications strategy to support engagement with OneSky’s membership, staff, volunteers and donors.
• Participate in regular planning and information sharing, internally and externally, including Team Leader meetings, and joint initiatives as delegated.
• Support collaborative opportunities and liaise with other community organizations or partners as required.
• Support the philanthropic efforts of the organization by monitoring and responding to inquiries through various platforms.
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection to support emerging stories at OneSky.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level