Job (Banff): Director, Communications – Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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

Job (Banff): Director, Communications – Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Full-time, permanent position w/ benefits package

The Director, Communications has the specific responsibility of creating and managing all messages that promote Banff Centre and for leading and overseeing specific program responsibilities including: public relations, media relations, alumni relations, media partnerships, corporate communications, internal communications and development (fundraising) communications.

As part of the management team, the position advises and assists the Vice President and the Director of Marketing and Special Projects in defining elements of the annual marketing and communications plan and the long-term operation of Marketing and Communications. In addition, the Director, Communications carries overall responsibility for the Communications and Public Relations budget and systems development, and for the planning, day-to-day management, and delivery of a number of communication initiatives.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Strategic Planning
• Internal and External Communications
• Operational Management
• Relationship Building
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership and Influence
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Special Projects

Qualification and Educational Requirements:

• 10+ years of Communications management experience.
• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related area. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the post‑secondary sector, and a strong understanding of the unique mandate and operation of Banff Centre is desirable.
• Exceptional writer who can communicate in an engaging and highly accurate way to a number of different audiences to authentically showcase Banff Centre stories.
• Extensive writing experience of institutional, development and media communications and sound knowledge of communications practices.
• Communications management experience for a large not‑for‑profit organization.
• Public Relations experience.
• Depth of experience working with the media; understands media relationships and enjoys stewarding these relationships.
• Successful experience with creating engaging fundraising communications with a sound knowledge of the development landscape.
• Experience in government/institutional/fundraising/alumni relations.
• Internal communications and internal communication platform experience an asset.
• Exemplary leadership skills with strong experience in creating and leading teams and motivating staff.
• Strategic planning and budget planning and management experience.
• Ability to analyze, plan and implement at the “big picture” as well as at the program level.