Communications and Events Manager


​WEST ISLAND COMMUNITY SHARES is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring help, hope and comfort are found close to home for West-Islanders in need. We raise crucial funds all year long to support 40 community groups that offer services related to cancer, autism, at-risk youth, hunger, mental health, bullying and much more. Please visit our website for more details. 
 
Reporting to the Executive Director: 
Working directly with the Executive Director, and liaising with all team members, the Communications and Events Manager's responsibilities will be divided into two categories:
 
Primary: Communications. The chosen candidate will set the tone for messaging to external partners. He/she will be a strong writer in both English and Frenchand will develop all content. This role will have the technical skills and background to manage the messaging on all of our digital platforms.
 
Secondary: Events. The chosen candidate will not only support all events with their communications, he/she will also lead the development, coordination and implementation of some these events.
 
Communications Responsibilities include:
  • Prepare annual fundraising campaign key messaging: coordinate materials (posters, billboard) and put together master communications plan for each campaign year
  • Develop key messages, presentations, talking points
  • Develop content for mailings, email blasts and other communications with our donors and stakeholders
  • Maintain website up to date, develop content, keep it fresh
  • Develop a yearly, monthly, weekly digital media strategy
  • Coordinate all social media channels
  • Develop visibility plan for corporate partners
  • Develop annual report
 
Events Responsibilities include:
  • Participate in strategic planning sessions regarding Fundraising Events 
  • Independently manage fundraising event dossiers as assigned by the Fundraising & Events Manager
  • Participate in event committee meetings and ensure constant communication and follow up with stakeholders 
  • Prepare financial forecasts and maintain updated budget information for each event 
  • Provide support for all other events as needed

Education & Experience
  • Minimum of an Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Event Planning, etc.)
  • Minimum 5-year experience in communications and social media development (website management and social media channels), as well as relevant event planning experience preferably in the non-for-profit sector
 
Required Skills
We are a small organization and are looking for an individual who is extremely flexible and can work on a wide range of projects.

  • Perfectly bilingual in both French & English: written and spoken
  • Proven experience in branding and developing communications campaigns
  • Ability to defend the needs and requirements of the organization to potential donors
  • Excellent knowledge of all social media platforms
  • Problem-solving skills and able to work independently
  • Strong team player and ability to work harmoniously with internal team and external stakeholders
  • As a fundraising organization, we are value-driven and the ideal candidate will hold values of community engagement, employee engagement, and corporate social responsibility 
 
 
Please send your CV BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2018 to Sophie McCann – Executive Director
sophie@partageaction.ca