Communications Coordinator - ElderDog Canada - North and West Vancouver, BC

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national volunteer-run charity is seeking a Communications Coordinator for the North and West Vancouver area. This role involves managing social media accounts, fostering relationships with community partners, and promoting the charity's mission through effective communication strategies. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn graphic design tools. Join us in making a difference in the lives of seniors and their dogs in a collaborative volunteer environment.

Benefits

Flexible volunteering hours

Collaboration with a caring team

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience and comfort with social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
• Willingness to learn basic graphic design skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow national communication guidelines and maintain social media accounts.
• Create engaging content for newsletters and social media.
• Foster community partnerships and promote the organization's mission.

Skills

Social media management

Community partnership building

Written communication skills

Tools

Canva

Job description

Communications Coordinator - ElderDog Canada - North and West Vancouver, BC

Ongoing

ElderDog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs. Because of the uniqueness and complexity of ElderDog’s mandate and commitment to “help keep love in the home”, it is vitally important to raise awareness of ElderDog across sectors and through a variety of channels.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow the National Communication and Social Media Guidelines
• Maintain Pawd social media (Facebook and Instagram)
• Share posts from National Office and relevant posts from other Pawds, especially related to Rehoming
• Create and develop Pawd newsletter (if applicable)
• Foster relationships with new and existing community partners
• Promote ElderDog through communications and media relation opportunities
• Work closely with Education and Outreach Coordinator and Pawd Leader to ensure Pawd activities and events are promoted within and outside the Pawd
• Liaise with National Communications and Social Media Coordinators
• Participate in Pawd executive meetings
• Participate in meetings with Communications Coordinators from other Pawds

Requirements

• Facility with social media platforms Facebook and Instagram
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn basic graphic design skills (in Canva)
• Experience building relationships with community partners
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills

For more information, contact [e-mail].

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Gratification of making a difference in the lives of senior people and their dogs; enjoyment of time spent with dogs; working collaboratively with other volunteers; being part of a national organization; mentoring and support.