Job Overview
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Communications Specialist is a part of the operations and administration team at West Van United Church. They are responsible for the development of communication that is disseminated by West Van United internally, externally and on social media.
Responsibilities
External Communications
- Managing all relevant social media platforms with cohesive look and feel, including responding to comments and inquiries
- Creating and maintaining content for social media.
- Providing and updating content for the website, as needed
Internal Communications
- Producing twice per week email blasts
- Assisting with developing graphics for worship services
- Developing graphics for marketing materials, resources for major seasons and events as well as resources used by various ministries within West Van United
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work well in a team and with volunteers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to learn the language of a community and reflect that in written and visual content.
- Creative idea generator able to make recommendations through the lens of the community culture for both internal and external messaging
- Experience with developing content and messaging to a wide audience using both print and digital media.
- Experience with MS Office suite of products, particularly adept at PowerPoint.
- Graphic design skills on platforms such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva etc.
- Solid understanding of social media
- Familiar with cloud-based platforms (eg. Dropbox, Google Suite).
- Ability to juggle competing priorities.
- Experience working with Squarespace.
- Basic knowledge of html
- Basic knowledge of photography
- Basic skills in producing videos on platforms such as iMovie or Camtasia would be an asset.
Further Details
2+ years of comparable work experience preferred.
The majority of time is onsite with some scope for remote work.
A criminal record check will be required for the successful applicant. A portfolio of past graphic design work you have done will be requested.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person