Communications Coordinator

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Canada seeks a volunteer Communications Coordinator to create engaging communications that reflect their mission of inclusion and connection. You will be responsible for scheduling updates, maintaining contact lists, and collaborating with a team to enhance community involvement. Ideal candidates will be organized, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, gaining valuable experience while contributing to an important cause.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Networking with passionate volunteers

Development of leadership skills

Qualifications

• Comfortable writing clear, friendly messages.
• Willing to learn tools like Mailchimp.
• Organized and dependable.
• Passionate about inclusion and community.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule email updates about events and programs.
• Work with the Social Media Coordinator to maintain messaging.
• Organize member contact lists.
• Track email performance and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with volunteers to create engaging emails.

Skills

Writing clear messages

Organizational skills

Familiarity with digital tools

Creativity

Tools

Mailchimp

Job description

About Us: Ups and Downs is a registered not‑for‑profit, volunteer‑run organization for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and their support groups. Our vision is to promote lifelong partnerships that foster family connections, friendships, healthy lifestyles, an inclusive community, and a future without limits.

Purpose

The Communications Coordinator helps keep our members informed and connected by creating and sharing updates about events and programs. You’ll play an important role in making communication clear and engaging, while reflecting Ups and Downs’ mission of inclusion and community. This is a collaborative role—you’ll work with other volunteers like event planners and social media coordinators, and you’ll have the flexibility to bring your own ideas to life.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule email updates about events and programs (training provided).
• Work with our Social Media Coordinator to keep messaging consistent.
• Help keep member contact lists organized.
• Track email performance and share ideas to improve engagement.
• Collaborate with volunteers to gather event details and make emails engaging.
• Ensure communications reflect Ups and Downs’ mission and values.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Comfortable writing clear, friendly messages.
• Willing to learn tools like Mailchimp (we’ll train you).
• Organized and dependable.
• Enjoy working independently but happy to connect with the team.
• Passionate about inclusion and community.

Who You Are

• You love taking initiative and bringing ideas to life.
• You’re comfortable working independently but know when to ask questions.
• You care about inclusion and want your work to reflect our mission.
• You enjoy being creative and finding ways to make communications engaging.

Benefits and Experience

By volunteering as Communications Coordinator, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in email marketing, digital tools, and team collaboration—all from home. This role helps you build practical skills in organizing, planning, and creative communication, which look great on any resume. You’ll also make a real impact: your work will help families feel connected and supported. Plus, you’ll join a welcoming community, network with passionate volunteers, and develop leadership skills that can open doors for future opportunities.

Why Should You Volunteer for This Opportunity?

By taking on the role of Communications Coordinator, you will gain valuable experience in communications management, digital marketing, and team collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong leadership and organizational skills, which are highly sought‑after in many professional fields. You will also have the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families, fostering a sense of community and inclusion.