Graphic Designer and Digital Communications Coordinator

Bc-Association-of-Aboriginal-Friendship-Centre; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

The Graphic Designer and Digital Communications Coordinator at BCAAFC works with the Communications Officer and teams to deliver the organization’s communications priorities, focusing on visual communications, social media, digital content and multimedia production. This role keeps engagement culturally grounded and reflective of Indigenous communities across British Columbia.

It requires strong graphic design, brand management, and content creation skills, with the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in graphic design or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in graphic design, digital communications, social media or related creative work.
• Portfolio or examples demonstrating relevant graphic design, photography, video, social media or other creative work.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, high-quality print and digital communications materials.
• Lead or support the layout and visual design of major reports and publications.
• Coordinate day-to-day social media management and analytics.
• Develop and maintain an annual social media and digital content calendar.
• Collaborate to maintain the website and digital content for accuracy and accessibility.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand management

Social media

Content creation

Storytelling

Education

Diploma/degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Premiere Pro

Wordpress

Job description

Job Posting

EmploymentStatus: Full-time

Hours: Mondayto Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, 35-hour work week (occasional evening/weekendsrequired)

Reports to:Director, Operations and Organizational Leadership

Salary: $70,000-80,000,commensurate with experience

Location: In-office,Remote or hybrid

Travel required:occasional

Job Summary

The Graphic Designerand Digital Communications Coordinator works collaboratively with theCommunications Officer and BCAAFC teams to support the delivery of theorganization’s communications priorities, with a particular focus on visualcommunications, social media, digital content and multimedia production Thisposition helps ensure that BCAAFC's engagement and communications strategyremain culturally grounded, community accountable, and reflective of thediversity of Indigenous peoples, communities, and traditions across BritishColumbia.

Duties Include

Graphic Design & Brand Management

• Design engaging, high-quality print anddigital communications materials, including campaign graphics, posters,promotional materials, templates, social media content and otherorganizationalresources.


• Lead or support the layout and visualdesign of the BCAAFC Annual Report, Gathering Our Voices program, and othermajor reports and publications.


• Support BCAAFC team members with theformatting, design, and editing of Powerpoint presentations, letters, and otherorganizational materials.


• Apply BCAAFC’s established brand voice andvisual identity consistently across digital and visual materials, whileadapting content appropriately for different audiences and purposes.

DigitalCommunications & Social Media Management

• Coordinate the day-to-day management ofBCAAFC social media channels, including content planning, scheduling,publishing, monitoring and online community engagement, in collaboration withthe Communications Officer and in alignment with BCAAFC’s communicationspriorities.


• Monitor social media engagement andperformance, prepare regular analytics and identify trends or opportunities tostrengthen digital reach and engagement.


• Monitor online conversations and promptlyflag emerging issues, misinformation, inappropriate content or reputationalrisks to the Communications Officer and Leadership rather than respondingindependently where escalation is appropriate.


• Develop and maintain an annual socialmedia and digital content calendar in collaboration with the CommunicationsOfficer and BCAAFC teams, including key campaigns, events, awareness days andorganizational priorities.


• Work collaboratively with theCommunications Officer and BCAAFC teams to maintain the website and digitalcontent to support accuracy, timeliness and accessibility.

ContentCreation, Storytelling & Community Engagement

• Createphotography, video, and multimedia content that reflects BCAAFC's work andthe Friendship Centre Movement.


• Identifyand recommend stories, partnerships, programs, artists, communityinitiatives, and behind-the-scenes moments that can be developed intomeaningful social and digital content.


• InterviewFriendship Centre staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth, and othercommunity members in coordination with the Communications Officer.


• Capture anddevelop content that highlights the strengths, successes, cultures,leadership and resilience of Indigenous individuals, communities andFriendship Centres.

IndigenousStorytelling, Cultural Protocol & Consent

• Buildrespectful relationships with Friendship Centres, Elders, KnowledgeKeepers, youth, community members, and partners when gathering stories,photographs, video, and other content.


• Followcultural and community protocols related to storytelling, imagery,ceremony, cultural knowledge, and representation.


• Obtainappropriate consent and organizational approvals before publishingphotographs, video, quotations, personal stories, or community content.


• Recognizethat not all cultural knowledge, ceremonies, medicines, regalia, artwork,or community practices are appropriate for public or social media use.


• RepresentIndigenous people, communities, and experiences with dignity, strength,and care, avoiding tokenism, stereotypes, and deficit-based narratives.


• RespectIndigenous intellectual and cultural property and confirm permissionsbefore reproducing artwork, designs, teachings, stories, or other culturalmaterials.

EventCommunications & Media Relations Support

• Support Gathering Our Voices and othermajor BCAAFC events with graphic design, photography, video and social media content, including occasional evening, weekend and travelrequirements.


• Support the Communications Officer with the drafting, formatting and distribution of BCAAFC news releases, as well asmedia monitoring and tracking.


• Conduct media monitoring and tracking to supportcommunications planning and issue awareness

CommunicationsOperations & Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with theCommunications Officer and BCAAFC teams to maintain the website and digitalcontent to support accuracy, timeliness and accessibility.


• Maintain an organized digital assetlibrary, including photographs, video,
  graphics, templates, logos, completed design files and relevant permission orconsent records.


• Collaborate with BCAAFC Leadership,Directors and teams to deliver high-quality, timely communications.


• Work with and provide coverage to othercommunications team during days off.

Skillsand Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures,protocols, ceremony, cultural safety, and respectful engagement, with theability to apply this knowledge in organizational systems andpublic-facing work.

• Demonstrated ability to build andmaintain respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, Elders,Knowledge Keepers, Friendship Centres, governments, funders, and sectorpartners.

• Strong graphic design and visualstorytelling skills, with an ability to adapt creative work for differentaudiences and platforms.

• Strong photography and video skills,including basic editing and production.

• Strong verbal and written communication,organizational, proofreading and attention-to-detail skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects,deadlines, approvals and production schedules.

• Experience working respectfully withIndigenous communities and people from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong proficiency with professionalgraphic design and digital content creation tools such as Adobe CreativeCloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and/or PremierePro.

• Experience with social media managementand scheduling platforms, Meta Business Suite and Microsoft 365.Experience with Wordpress and other digital communications tools is anasset.

• Understanding of accessible andinclusive design practices.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment whenworking with sensitive, cultural, personal or community information.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in graphicdesign, visual arts, media production, communications or a related field,or an equivalent combination of lived, community, professional andeducational experience.

• Approximately 2-3 years of relevantexperience in graphic design, digital communications, social media,photography, video or related creative work. Equivalent experience will beconsidered.

• A portfolio or examples demonstratingrelevant graphic design, photography, video, social media or othercreative work.

PositionRequirements

• Ability to travel throughout BritishColumbia, including to urban, rural, remote, and northerncommunities.

• Ability to attend occasional evening orweekend meetings, ceremonies, gatherings, or events.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality andhandle sensitive cultural and organizational information with care.

• Valid driver’s licence and access toreliable transportation may be required depending on the location of thesuccessful candidate.

• A criminal record check may be requiredin accordance with organizational policy.

Compensation Includes

• Salary between$70,000-80,000 per year based on experience


• Extended healthand dental benefits beginning on first day of employment


• RRSP matching upto 8% of salary to a maximum of $8,000 per year


• Three weeks’ vacation,plus additional paid closure at Christmas


• Monthly employeewellness fund

BCAAFC values Indigenous-led service delivery, culturalknowledge, and community-driven approaches. Preference will be given toqualified Indigenous applicants in accordance with Section 41of the BC Human RightsCode and the organization’s mandate to support Indigenous self-determination,leadership, and community accountability.