Communications & Impact Manager - for client

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

Job summary

KasaHR Consulting seeks a Communications and Impact Manager to enhance the Trust’s communications efforts. This role involves storytelling, media engagement, and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote community initiatives. Ideal candidates have a strong communications background and a commitment to high-quality outputs.

Benefits

Participant in provincial government pension plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks holiday

Sick leave and personal days

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public relations, or marketing roles.
• Strong writing, proofing, and editing skills.
• Experience with online content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external communications efforts and storytelling.
• Engage with local and regional media.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Storytelling

Social Media Management

Data Management

Writing

Editing

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communication

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Tools

WordPress

MailChimp

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Canva

InDesign

CRM Software

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 $370 million, 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 calling the region home, the Trust works in close collaboration, forming high-trust relationships with people and organizations in urban and rural areas, including those situated on islands and in coastal inlets. 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 and 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 proactively coordinate the Trust’s communications efforts. This includes responsibility for external communications functions such as writing compelling stories about the positive impacts and wellbeing outcomes created by Trust-partnered projects and people, coordinating contractors, supporting strategic initiatives, engaging local and regional media, and related duties.

This position integrates internal and external strategies to raise awareness of the Trust among all levels of governments, community residents from First Nations, rural communities, and urban centers, as well as existing or potential partners. The role supports continuous learning and knowledge sharing for all stakeholders.

This role is a key member of a small, close-knit team who will collaborate and foster a high-trust environment within the Trust and with the communities and organizations it works with. The Manager will partner with teams from graphic design & web development agencies, print services, freelance writers, and photographers.

Our Ideal Candidate :

The Trust seeks someone who thrives on storytelling and social media to promote community-based initiatives, and who is comfortable with data management, website content maintenance, analytics tracking, and representing the Trust at various events. They will also 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 translate them into compelling stories, similar to website content.
• Experience with online content management systems like WordPress.
• Knowledge of MailChimp or similar email distribution systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office, photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom), and CRM software.
• Experience managing social media accounts, creating graphics with Canva or InDesign.
• Strong writing, proofing, and editing skills for various audiences.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with coastal First Nations or Indigenous communities is an asset.

Equally important are relationship-building skills, curiosity, active listening, confidentiality, passion, and a commitment to producing quality communication materials.

Compensation :

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

Interested?

The Trust has partnered with KasaHR Consulting for this hire. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter directly to the provided contacts 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 respect and care in the application process, and all applications will be reviewed carefully. If you haven't heard back within a week, please contact us for an update.