Communications Officer (youth opportunity) North Vancouver, British Columbia Fixed Term Contract

Learning Disabilities Society; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing educational nonprofit is looking for a Communications Officer to support outreach and promotion of programs aimed at individuals with learning differences. This role involves community engagement, developing online assets, and building a database for testimonials, making it essential for enhancing the impact of the organization's mission. Ideal candidates should be passionate about equitable education and have strong communication skills.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills are required.
• Current enrollment or recent completion of a Communications or related program is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with community outreach and build relationships to raise awareness of LDS’ mission.
• Coordinate distribution of promotional materials and support planning of community events.
• Convert existing workshop materials into engaging online courses.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Enrollment or recent completion of a Communications program

Job description

LDS - Learn. Develop. Succeed. is a growing, innovative, research-based, educational nonprofit serving children, youth and adults with diagnosed or suspected learning differences such as dyslexia and dyscalculia and other brain-based differences like ADHD and ASD.

LDS offers individualized, evidence-based, and technology-embracing programs that target student-specific learning needs. Our growing programs and services operate throughout BC online, from our Learning Centers in East Vancouver and North Vancouver, at in-school locations, and in our mobile classroom .

We provide affordable programs to ensure that all children have an opportunity to realize their full potential. We support learners with early intervention and at all stages of the development cycle, leading to profound, positive changes in student learning and life outcomes. We are scaling up our organization and services to effect system change with material and wide-ranging societal benefits.

We are a diverse group of inspired, dedicated and caring professionals making a significant impact in the lives of the learners, families and the communities we serve. We seek new skills, energy, and talent to grow our team, deepen our impact, and advance our mission.

Job Overview & Role

The Communications Officer will play a vital role in supporting LDS’ communications team in promoting our programs and organization, developing online learning assets, and developing a database for testimonials.

Please note : this role is provided in partnership with Canada Summer Jobs and, due to funding agreements, is specifically aimed at youths aged 15-30 years old. For more information and to check your eligibility, please visit CSJ's website : CSJ Job Board

Key responsibilities include :

• Assisting with community outreach efforts by building relationships with local partners, schools, and organizations to raise awareness of LDS’ mission and services.
• Coordinating the distribution of promotional materials, such as posters and flyers, to ensure our message reaches key community locations effectively.
• Support the planning and execution of community events, serving as a representative of LDS to engage with attendees, share information about our programs, and foster meaningful connections .
• Collaborate with program staff to convert existing workshop materials into engaging and accessible online courses for our website, ensuring they align with neuroaffirming practices and are user-friendly.
• Develop an online, searchable database for family, student, and supporter testimonials, streamlining their integration into communication materials such as newsletters, social media, and grant applications.

This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with the communications team to align efforts with LDS’ strategic goals. It offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives that promote equitable education and community engagement while supporting the success of individuals with learning differences.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Current enrollment or recent completion of a Communications or related program (asset)

Start date : As early as May 1, 2025

Reports to : Senior Manager, Communications

Hours of work : 35 hours / week plus a half-an-hour unpaid break, split evenly over Mon-Fri.

Remuneration & benefits : 27.05 / hour

• On-site parking

Location : This position will work out of our North Vancouver location (315 - 1277 Lynn Valley Road)

Job Type : Full-time, fixed-term summer contract (12 weeks)

Equity : LDS is committed to employment equity and believes that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and with a range of life experiences to apply.

How to apply : Please submit a cover letter and current CV directly through our careers page https : / / ldsociety.ca / careers / . Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications will be considered as received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.

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