Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator

Full Time (35 hours per week)

21-002NCFRC

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Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre is an Edmonton based non-profit organization that has been supporting children and families since 1963, with a vision of Healthy Children, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities. Our programs and services are designed to strengthen and enrich families with children birth – 6 years old. Early childhood experiences are aimed at fostering optimal child development and healthy parent-child attachment.  Parent education opportunities are created to support building the capacity of families.  Family support services are provided to support families as the child’s first and most important teacher.  Information and referral is a key practice in supporting families to grow and learn within their own communities.  Programs are delivered using a holistic approach to support the social, emotional, intellectual, language, physical and creative needs of children and families in the community.  For more information, visit https://www.norwoodcentre.com.

Norwood provides the following:

• Great benefits plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off per year (1 week at Spring Break, 2 weeks at Christmas and 2 weeks’ vacation)
• 12 sick/personal leave days per year
• Service recognition and employee awards
• 2 staff fun/appreciation days per year
• Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
• Supportive of ongoing professional development
• A compassionate team environment

The Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator coordinates communications for the agency while engaging with the community.  This position works closely with program leadership to ensure that the agency is promoted effectively to other agencies and the community at large.  This position has a wide variety of responsibilities within the scope of communications and engagement to ensure that the objectives are achieved.

This position requires a flexible work schedule which includes occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the families. 

Norwood staff are guided by the following Team Charter: (SPIRIT)

• Support – We utilize one another’s strengths to take on challenges and opportunities using positive communication, collaboration, and compassion.
• Passion – We have the energy, attitude, and enthusiasm to be fully committed and engaged in our work with each other.
• Integrity – We are honest, trustworthy, transparent, and accountable with each other.
• Respect – We accept others without judgment and recognize that every individual is a person of value.
• Inclusivity – We celebrate diversity and welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
• Team – We are all one group working towards improved outcomes for children and families.

If you share our values and support our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator is responsible for the following:

• Guiding the development of the communication strategy which includes website, social media, print materials, internal and external communications to ensure high standards, consistency, accuracy and effectiveness are achieved, and that all communications align with Norwood’s Vision and Mission
• Developing and implementing the process for promotion materials in all relevant communication platforms to support Norwood’s communication plan
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with organizations to promote Norwood’s community profile
• Promoting Norwood’s programs and services to increase involvement
• Participating in the implementation of the Strategic and Operational Plans
• Fostering strong, long-term relationships with donors, collaborators, sponsors, and community stakeholders
• Developing relationships within the community to increase awareness of, and engagement with Norwood’s programs and services
• Collaborating with Norwood team members to ensure full understanding and knowledge of Norwood’s programs and services

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing, supplemented by related work experience
• 2-4 years’ experience in marketing and communications
• Proven experience in delivering effective and engaging communications
• Experience with social media and social media analytics tools
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, funders, donors, stakeholders and media
• Ability to balance priorities and multiple projects
• Ability to engage with all levels of partnering organizations, including community committees and local governance
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Intervention Record Check (findings will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

The following qualifications are considered an asset:

• Experience in a not-for-profit environment
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

The starting hourly range for this role is $25.48 to $28.67 per hour ($46,373-$52,179 per year) based on a 35-hour week.

Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre values diversity and welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, racialized, differently abled and LGBTQ2S communities.

Closing Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: Due to COVID-19, interviews may be conducted virtually using the Zoom video software platform.