Director of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

Theatre Alberta; Banff; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Director of Communications to lead all messaging, public relations, alumni and fundraising communications, and media partnerships. The role drives strategic planning with the Vice President and oversees budget, systems, and day-to-day communications operations.

The position requires 10+ years in communications management, sector knowledge, exceptional writing, and strong leadership to guide teams and promote Banff Centre stories across diverse

Qualifications

• 10+ years of communications management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area; Master’s degree preferred.
• Post-secondary sector experience desirable.
• Exceptional writer with ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Extensive experience in institutional, development and media communications.
• Not-for-profit sector and Public Relations experience.
• Depth in media relations and media partnerships.
• Experience in fundraising communications and alumni relations.
• Internal communications platform experience is a plus.
• Exemplary leadership with team-building ability.
• Strategic and budget planning experience.
• Ability to analyze and plan at both big-picture and program levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for communications initiatives.
• Oversee internal and external communications and messaging.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the communications function.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and media.
• Foster employee engagement and organizational culture.
• Provide leadership and influence across marketing and communications.
• Manage stakeholders and partnerships in alignment with goals.
• Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Media relations

Public relations

Fundraising communications

Alumni relations

Not-for-profit management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget planning

Media relationships

Team leadership

Internal communications

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Special projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Director of Communications to lead all messaging, public relations, alumni and fundraising communications, and media partnerships. The role drives strategic planning with the Vice President and oversees budget, systems, and day-to-day communications operations.

The position requires 10+ years in communications management, sector knowledge, exceptional writing, and strong leadership to guide teams and promote Banff Centre stories across diverse