Communications & Impact Manager - for client

KasaHR Consulting; Banff; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to strengthening coastal economies is seeking a Communications & Impact Manager. This role involves storytelling, media engagement, and internal/external strategy development. Ideal candidates are passionate about communications, possess strong writing skills, and have experience with social media, content management systems, and public relations. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 CAD with benefits.

Benefits

Participation in provincial government pension plan

Four weeks of holiday

Sick leave and personal days

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public relations, or marketing roles.
• Ability to conduct interviews and craft compelling stories.
• Experience managing social media accounts and creating graphics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Trust's communications efforts.
• Write compelling stories about positive impacts.
• Engage local and regional media.

Skills

Storytelling

Social Media Management

Data Management

Writing

Public Relations

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Journalism

Tools

WordPress

MailChimp

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Building an inclusive and resilient coastal economy through strategic outreach

The Island Coastal Economic Trust invests in coastal communities to develop a resilient economy that strengthens the well-being of all people and the environment. Over the years, the Trust’s role and its programs have continuously evolved to meet a wide range of stakeholder needs. To date, they have invested $67 million in communities, with a total investment impact of $370M, and have created approximately 3,001 permanent jobs.

The Trust was established by the Province of BC in 2006 with $50 million under the North Island-Coast Development Initiative Trust Act. Its mandate is to support economic diversification and innovation in partnership with communities across Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and islands and inlets from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution. In 2020-21, the Province expanded the Trust’s service area to include the Capital Regional District electoral areas of Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and the Southern Gulf Islands. With half a million residents, the region is diverse and vibrant. The Trust works closely with urban and rural communities, including those on islands and in coastal inlets, forming high-trust relationships with people and organizations. They partner with First Nations, municipal, regional governments, industry, and non-profit organizations.

The Trust focuses its investments across eight impact priorities: Food Security and Agrifood, Cultural and Nature-based Tourism, Innovation and Technology, Renewable and Low Carbon Energy, Entrepreneurs and Local Businesses, Transportation and Logistics, Training and Advanced Education, and Regenerative Forestry.

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The Opportunity :

The current Communications & Impact Manager is moving on to an exciting new opportunity, creating space for a new communications professional to join the team. The new manager will work closely with management, colleagues, local, regional, and First Nation governments, social purpose organizations, industry partners, and the Province.

Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, the Communications and Impact Manager will coordinate the Trust’s communications efforts. This includes responsibilities such as writing compelling stories about positive impacts and wellbeing outcomes, coordinating contractors, supporting strategic outreach efforts, engaging local and regional media, and related duties.

This role integrates internal and external strategies to raise awareness of the Trust among all levels of government, community residents (including First Nations, rural, and urban communities), and partners. The role aims to support continuous learning and knowledge sharing among stakeholders.

The Manager will be part of a small, collaborative team that fosters a high-trust environment within the Trust and with partner communities and organizations. They will partner with agencies specializing in graphic design, web development, print services, and work with freelance writers and photographers.

Our Ideal Candidate :

The Trust seeks someone passionate about storytelling and social media to promote community-based initiatives, who is also comfortable with data management, website content, analytics, and representing the Trust at events. They will support the CEO, CFO, and Manager of Programs & Corporate Affairs as needed.

Ideal qualifications include:

• Experience in multi-faceted communications, public relations, or marketing roles, including working with external contractors.
• Ability to conduct interviews and craft compelling stories, similar to website content.
• Experience with online content management systems like WordPress.
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms like MailChimp.
• Proficiency in MS Office, photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom), and CRM systems.
• Experience managing social media accounts and creating graphics with Canva or InDesign.
• Strong writing, proofing, and editing skills for diverse audiences.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, journalism, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with coastal First Nations or Indigenous communities is an asset.

Beyond skills, the candidate should be a relationship builder, a good listener, discreet, passionate, and committed to producing quality communication materials.

Compensation :

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000, based on experience. The role includes participation in the provincial government pension plan, benefits, four weeks of holiday, sick leave, and personal days.

Interested?

The Trust has partnered with KasaHR Consulting to fill this position. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to the provided contact or via their application portal.

A detailed position overview is available for interested applicants. For more info, contact Kataneh Sherkat or Arthur Lyons at the provided contacts. KasaHR values respectful and caring recruitment, and all applications will be reviewed carefully. If you do not hear back within a week, please follow up.