Digital Advocacy Campaign Specialist

Hope Air•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$65,000 - CA$72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hope Air is a national charity committed to ensuring equitable access to healthcare for Canadians in rural and under-served communities. The Digital Advocacy Campaign Specialist will support the implementation of Hope Air's government relations and advocacy strategy. This role involves coordinating advocacy initiatives, building stakeholder relationships, supporting government engagement, and executing public affairs and digital advocacy campaigns to advance Hope Air's mission. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

3–5 years experience in government relations, public affairs, political offices, communications, public policy or advocacy.
Excellent writing and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Interest in healthcare and public policy.
Highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Ideally in health care.
Experience working with governments, nonprofits or associations is an asset.
Experience with digital advocacy tools, CRM systems, or email campaigns is an asset.
Contact management system experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of Hope Air's government relations strategy.
Support relationships with provincial and municipal officials, political staff, government officials and other key stakeholders.
Coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
Prepare briefing notes, backgrounders and meeting materials.
Monitor legislative, policy and budget developments.
Coordinate advocacy campaigns with the Hope Air communications department, aligned with Hope Air's priorities.
Assist in the development of policy briefs, advocacy materials, and presentations.
Track advocacy activities and measure results.
Support relationships with other healthcare organizations, charities and community partners.
Coordinate coalition meetings and stakeholder outreach.
Identify opportunities for collaborative advocacy.
Assist with the coordination of patient and supporter engagement initiatives.
Help manage Hope Air's advocacy network.
Support email campaigns, advocacy website content, and digital engagement.
Coordinate advocacy events.
Work with the leadership team to develop advocacy messaging.
Draft web content and social media content.
Assist with media opportunities related to advocacy campaigns.
Maintain stakeholder databases and government contact lists.
Coordinate project timelines and campaign calendars.
Prepare reports for the CEO.
Support consultant and vendor coordination.