Communications Coordinator

World Renew

54d • Hybrid

About The Position

To support the International Disaster Response (IDR) program communication needs by producing professional (brand/organization aligned) visuals, high-quality beneficiary stories, case studies, presentations, videos and general content for print, the website and social media.

Requirements

• Demonstrates a personal Christian faith and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Renew.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Docs, Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, to support effective communications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with an understanding of communication norms in the field of international disaster response work.
• Understanding of how to present data in a visual format to make it accessible for the intended audience.
• Strong editing skills and the ability to apply it to material initiated by others to create a polished publishable beneficiary story or article.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible with work schedule and workload according to the demands of the work of the team.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to and promote a work environment that values diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Committed to working towards gender equality, equity and justice in all aspects of our programming, plans, policies and organizational structure.
• Task oriented skills - demonstrate autonomy, initiative, creativity, and resilience to finish tasks by deadlines.
• Excellent organization skills – demonstrate self-starting, planning and implementation skills, as well as an ability to successfully multitask and prioritize.
• Critical thinking skills – ability to analyze a situation to determine needs, brainstorm possibilities and/or create opportunities, problem solve and/or generate solutions, develop recommendations, research relevant information to determine current best practice in communications.
• Knowledge of communication and media networks/channels used in the humanitarian industry.
• Must be proficient in English (both written and oral).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the CRC is an asset.
• Spanish or French would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create written and visual content for internal and external use. This may include SitReps, Infographics, beneficiary stories, case studies, presentations, video snippets and general content for use by World Renew and partners on websites and social media.
• Work with the IDR team to develop and carry out an annual communications plan that aligns to needs and strategies of the organization.
• Work with IDR colleagues on ensuring project specific communication plans are carried out for general publication, reporting to funders, and to share with network partners.
• Join operational calls and team meetings to gather information for written content and support project staff in various aspects of written communication.
• Work collaboratively with World Renew’s CORE team to ensure IDR themes and priorities are communicated to the constituents in a focused and deliberate manner.
• Work with CORE (Communications Team) to ensure branding guidelines are followed.
• Network with CORE (Communications Team) to ensure that IDR program news is being updated regularly on the website and social media.
• Coordinate with network and alliance partners (CFGB, ACT Alliance and Integral Alliance) on communications related to IDR programs.
• Source content for CFGB public relations materials as required.
• Participate in CFGB Public Engagement and Resource Working Group conference calls and meetings.
• Meeting the constituency communication objectives of IDR’s annual strategic plan by working closely with CORE for CFGB-related communications (Fall newsletter, CFGB Sunday, Growing Projects) and IDR content in the annual World Renew Report.
• Liaise with gift processing, constituency relations and marketing teams on IDR’s funding priorities and updated project information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• World Renew is an equal opportunity employer. It does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, people with disabilities, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.
• World Renew is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• World Renew requires permanent work authorization at time of hire.
• With World Renew's commitment to Core Humanitarian Standard and Safeguarding responsibilities, as part of the recruitment process, a successful candidate can expect to go through a thorough background check.

What This Job Offers

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