A skilled multi-tasker and writer, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the BC/Yukon Region’s overall marketing, communications and public relations functions and strategies, and provides marketing and communications-related support to the Region’s fund development, health promotion, volunteer and community relations departments and the Region’s Run team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates the development of a positive image, reputation and awareness of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation among all constituents
• Supports production and dissemination of the Foundation’s collateral materials, including news releases, fact sheets and general brochures and more
• Supports the marketing and communications activities of the other BC/Yukon Region’s departments (Fund Development, Volunteer/Community Relations, Run, Health Promotion)
• Assists staff and volunteers in the execution of approved promotional plans in support of other BC/Yukon Region departments by providing strategy and tools
• Responds to incoming media requests, and coordinates media interviews as needed, including the preparation of briefing documents for spokespeople
• Prepares presentations, speaking notes and messages of greeting for Foundation spokespeople and representatives.
• Keeps apprised of media issues in the area of non-profit, cancer/breast cancer, etc.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the website content management tool and makes updates to the Region website as needed, including Community Event notices.
• Provides project management and coordination/development of related materials
• Coordinates the production of various donor, volunteer and communications materials, including securing printer quotes, creating and working to a production schedule, editing copy, coordinating approvals of materials and scheduling delivery
• Provides editorial and project management support to the Region’s annual donor report and other collateral materials
• Drafts and edits articles for the Region’s newsletters (print and electronic)
• Works with the Graphic Designer, designs and disseminates electronic donor appeals and various e-marketing pieces via Constant Contact
• Creates and implements social media campaigns for events and fundraising initiatives (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube etc.)
• Maintains the CBCF BC/Yukon Region Shop online
• Codes and facilitates processing of communications POs/invoices, keeping current department records
• Assists with the development and implementation of Region-wide communications support systems, including photo and video library/archives, maintaining marketing and communication collateral inventory control and tracking, is involved in the creation of standards for e-mail and voice mail messages, and the development of template documents for use by all staff
• Maintains department files and filing system
• Performs other duties, as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent in related subject area.
• One to three years’ proven communications experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, including presentation and interviewing skills
• Comfort with technology and related software, including MS Office and web-based applications
• Some print production knowledge.
• Organizational, analytical and logistical support skills
• Good organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.

Abilities:

• Ability to develop an understanding of the breast cancer environment and the Foundation’s role in it
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a high-energy, service-oriented team environment comprised of staff and volunteers
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
• Organizational, analytical and logistical support skills
• Ability to succeed under pressure and achieve quality results in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build and sustain positive mutually supportive relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to grow with evolving job criteria and challenges

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of HTML and content management software.
• Experience in non-profit and/or fundraising environment an asset.
• Intermediate skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator).