Communications Specialist

at  Take a Hike Foundation

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - 1 YEAR CONTRACT:

Take a Hike Foundation is seeking a Communications Specialist to become part of our Development Team. As we continue to grow across BC, we are looking for a skilled communicator and writer to join a Development Team that describes themselves as “passionate, hard-working, collaborative, respectful, and flexible”. We encourage you to send over your application!

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Solid project management, organizational, planning, and logistical skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to inspire confidence from staff, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Proofreads and meticulously edits copy to ensure accuracy, grammar, spelling, and overall quality.
• Independently researches and evaluates new communications channels and keeps abreast of best practices in order to stay current in the field.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume and results-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with confidential information, data, and materials.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or relevant experience and 2-3 years of experience in a communications role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of media relations and experience working with press outlets
• Strong computer skills: comfort with Microsoft Office suite and basic knowledge of CRM databases (Salesforce is an asset)
• Experience with publishing including journals, magazines, and other publications is an asset

• Implements and executes an internal communications strategy that aligns with Take a Hike’s goals.
• Identifies, researches, prepares, reviews, edits, and activates communications that inform and engage employees and other Take a Hike stakeholders, including creating messages, written communications, newsletters, emails, e-newsletters, videos, presentations, and other communication content.
• Creates communications that are inclusive and considerate of diverse perspective while promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and access within Take a Hike.
• Collaborates with marketing to align copy with strategy and ensure content coordination.
• Maintains brand consistency across all materials.
• Monitors and evaluates communication initiatives for improvement