Communications & Events Specialist

Fitzii; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeFront in Calgary is seeking a Communications & Events Specialist to manage digital presence, write and produce communications materials, and support event planning with the Advancement & Evaluation team.

You will develop storytelling content, handle media relations, and coordinate events and donor campaigns, while ensuring confidentiality and trauma-informed communications. Hybrid work options apply; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a similar role with event coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communications with strong proofreading.
• Experience with digital marketing and social media.
• Ability to handle confidential information and trauma-informed communications.
• Non-profit sector experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications strategy to enhance visibility.
• Manage digital presence (website, social media, newsletters).
• Write and produce newsletters, reports, brochures and other materials.
• Coordinate media relations and interviews.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and community campaigns.
• Capture photography and video at events.
• Highlight program impact and partnerships.

Skills

Communications

Event coordination

Social media

Content writing

Media relations

Canva

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Tools

WordPress

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Analytics

Job description

Communications & Events Specialist

Company: HomeFront

Type: Full-time

Description:

Our Vision

A society free of domestic violence where everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential.

Our Mission

Create a safe community by eliminating domestic violence through direct client services, justice coordination and facilitated community action.

Our Mandate

HomeFront is a non‑profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence in the Calgary area. We are an internationally recognized, research validated, leading edge, coordinated community‑justice response to domestic violence. Working together with justice, law enforcement and the community, HomeFront shares a common vision and goal to reduce domestic violence in Calgary.

Position Summary

The Communications and Events Specialist is responsible for social media management; management of website content; writing and production of external and internal communication materials ensuring consistency of messaging and branding; media relations; support of event planning and event execution while working in conjunction with the Advancement & Evaluation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Communications & Branding
  • Developing and implementing communications strategy to enhance visibility and awareness, ensuring alignment with mission and goals.
  • Manage digital presence (website, social medial, newsletters, email campaigns).
  • Writing, designing, and producing all written and visual communications and marketing materials including newsletters, annual reports, brochures and other agency publications as directed.
  • Working to create impactful storytelling content, effectively conveying the organization's mission and client success stories, while ensuring confidentiality and client sensitivity.
  • Ensure all communications reflect organization voice and trauma-informed approach.
  • Track and report on digital engagement and campaign metrics.
• Media Relations
  • Develop a key media relations strategy to increase HomeFront’s awareness.
  • Liaison with media, field questions, craft key messages and connect media with HomeFront’s Executive Director for interviews as needed.
  • Track HomeFront involvement within the media and keep media contacts updated.
• Event Management
  • Plan and execute organization events, including fundraisers and community campaigns.
  • Coordinate event logistics, including venues, vendors and volunteers.
  • Ensure events highlight program impact and strengthen partnerships.
  • Capture photography and video at events for use in communications and recognition materials.
• Partnership & Donor Support
  • Collaborate with the Fund Development Specialist to integrate storytelling into fundraising campaigns. Presenting to community and corporate groups about HomeFront’s work.
  • Seek out and apply for local, national, international awards to increase public profile, recognize staff and establish credibility of HomeFront.
  • Create recognition materials for donors, sponsors and community partners.
  • Highlight partnerships in communications and events.
  • Create internal and staff-facing communications, including staff recognition efforts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role with previous event coordination experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with exceptional spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Understands digital marketing tools and traditional and emerging social media channels.
• Self‑motivated, action and results oriented working style.
• Be able to manage competing and evolving priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrating discretion and sound judgement.
• Ability to thrive as part of a team, excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a diverse set of individuals including external vendors and volunteers.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Word Press.
• Experience in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
• Relevant non‑profit and domestic violence knowledge is an asset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required.
• Experience in grant writing and reporting an asset

Scope

• This position requires the completion of a Calgary Police Information Check.
• This position is required 5 days a week, 8-hour days beginning at 8:00am ending at 4:00pm - hours flexible to meet company needs; with some evenings and weekends required for events and meetings
• Hybrid working arrangement available
• This position reports directly to the Director of Advancement & Evaluation and works closely with the Fund Development Specialists, Program Managers and Executive Director.
• This position has no direct or indirect reports.