Coordinator, Marketing and Communications

at  The Nature Conservancy of Canada

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a passionate Marketing & Communications Coordinator to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.
NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of experience in communications and marketing-related activities
• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, biology, ecology, environmental education or other related field
• Relevant experience in developing and writing various types of documents for different audiences
• Ability to work independently
• Thoroughness and attention to detail, respect for standards
• Respect for deadlines and effective management of emergencies
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, team spirit and team player
• Ability to adapt (flexible hours: including evenings and weekends on occasion)
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Design software such as Publisher or InDesign (an asset)
• Knowledge of plant and animal biology and natural habitat conservation (an asset)

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator supports the Director of Communications and Marketing in increasing the visibility and awareness of the Nature Conservancy of Canada in Quebec among target audiences in order to increase donations. They will also help ensure excellent donor recognition through various tools. They will also promote the NCC’s mission, as well as its general and specific achievements in certain conservation projects, in order to encourage the participation of current and potential donors.

• Coordination of communications and marketing projects in line with the department’s business objectives, in compliance with NCC’s internal policies and funding agreements with various donors.
• Writing, design and layout of various communications and marketing tools to provide visibility for NCC and solicit or recognize donors: press releases, newsletters, social networks, web articles, magazines, inserts, panels, presentation documents and letters.
• Coordination and promotion of events for media, donors, volunteers and partners (press conferences, field visits, donor recognition)
• Revise French-language materials (documents, letters, presentations, etc.) for the Quebec region
• Provide support for day-to-day communications and marketing tasks, and perform any other related duties as requested by the Director of Communications and Marketing.