EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY |
| Position: Communications Director | Closing Date: Position will be available
January 2nd, 2020 though the posting will stay open until a suitable
candidate is chosen.
| Salary Range: Commensurate with
experience & background. | Position Summary: Reporting to
the Chief Executive Officer, the Communications Director will drive strategic
leadership as a recognized leader, strategist, innovator, and change agent, who
demonstrates the ability to execute in complex environments with multiple interests.
As the leader of the Department this role is tasked with advancing the
Foundation’s communications strategic agenda by building a robust|diverse
communications strategy & plan. This includes the development, formulation,
execution and support of the organization’s communication strategy and plan. In
addition, this role will be responsible for the development of strategic
partnership and the integration of activities across the organization and with
community partners.
Key
Responsibilities: 20% Lead and cultivate an environment of entrepreneurship, a
consultative approach, and a focus on communications excellence; Responsible
for seeking out opportunities to promote ECF and messaging; Acts as an
ambassador for the Foundation by attending meetings with charities and other
stakeholders as required. | 20% Create|collaborate with
diverse partners on key communications projects and products; Oversee the
development, distribution and promotion of “Legacy in Action” magazine; Oversee
the development, distribution and promotion of “Vital Signs” in partnership
with the Edmonton Social Planning Council. | 30% Guide a team
of high-performance communication professionals to lead and coordinate key
strategic functions that communications needs of the organization; Oversee the
development, distribution and promotion of annual events including but not
limited to the Annual Meeting, Annual Professional Advisor & Donor
Appreciation Events; Responsible for the “The Well-Endowed Podcast.” | 30% Collaborate
with staff from other departments to ensure alignment with corporate
strategies, programs and initiatives; Act as a support unit to ECF’s
departments; Manage and implement ECF’s social media strategy; Explore
innovative ways to promote ECF’s branding targeting specific communities.
Qualifications || Education and
Experience: A
related degree combined with a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible
communications management experience. Preference will be given to candidates
with a related master’s degree and 6 years of progressively responsible
communications management experience. Equivalencies may be considered. || Specific Skills: Specific skills and
experience should include experience with budgeting, statistical, and
quantitative analysis skills, experience in convening, connecting, integrating
and solution seeking, ability to consult and develop creative solutions;
leadership ability to motivate, mentor, support and influence a diverse team of
staff and create a high performance work environment. In addition,
demonstrated ability as a big picture thinker and planner demonstrating
successful communication and event planning and implementation; proven ability
to build and develop strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders; and
exceptional communication abilities including listening, presentation and
writing skills. ||
· Edmonton
Community Foundation is committed to considering diverse applicants including
people who are Indigenous, of colour, LGBTQ2S+, and/or with
disabilities. We encourage people from within these communities to apply. Note: Applications
should be submitted by email only, please.
Please send
CV/cover letter to:
Martin Garber-Conrad, CEO
