COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Ha-Shilth-Sa; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ha-Shilth-Sa in Port Alberni, Canada, seeks a Communications Assistant to strengthen connections within the Tseshaht First Nation community. You will help develop and deliver timely, accurate information that informs members, leadership, staff and external partners.

Working across departments, you will prepare newsletters, notices and digital content, create engaging multimedia, and support respectful storytelling while maintaining trusted distribution channels to keep the community informed and

Qualifications

• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with social media scheduling and content planning.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with photography, videography, video editing, and storytelling.
• Experience working in a community, cultural, government, non-profit, or Indigenous organization setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of respectful, community-centered communications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute community updates, newsletters, notices, engagement materials, and approved digital communications.
• Support respectful storytelling and sharing information while maintaining distribution channels.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely, accurate information is shared with members and external partners.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Written & verbal communication

Photography & videography

Content planning

Digital trends awareness

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing software

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Assistant plays an important role in strengthening connections between Tseshaht First Nation, its members, leadership, staff and external partners. This position supports the development and delivery of meaningful, accurate and timely information that keeps community members informed, engaged and connected.

Working collaboratively across departments, the Communications Assistant supports in preparing and distributing community updates, newsletters, notices, engagement materials and approved digital communications. The role supports respectful storytelling and sharing information while maintaining distribution channels.

The successful candidate is creative, organized, culturally aware, and passionate about using communications to strengthen relationships and build community connections.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to take quality photos and videos using digital devices.
• Experience with social media scheduling and content planning.
• Sound understanding of digital communication trends.

Education & Experience

• Experience managing social media accounts and creating digital content is an asset.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
• Experience with photography, videography, video editing, and storytelling.
• Experience working in a community, cultural, government, non-profit, or Indigenous organization setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of respectful, community-centered communications.