Volunteer Marketing and Communications Director - Edmonton, Canada - The Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society

Description

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Board Member is primarily responsible to provide support to all members of the Board in connection to their roles as Directors.


Position Type

• Volunteer Position for notforprofit organization
• 2Year Term

Reporting Structure
The Board Member is accountable to the Board of Directors under its directions.


Authority

Board Members work both individually and collectively in managing The Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society's affairs through the Business Plan and Strategy Plan in conjunction with its policy and budget.

The Board Member acts on the Board's behalf in accordance only with Board's motions and policy guidelines and only as requested and in accordance with Board's resolutions with respect to representation of the organization.

The Board is committed to excellence in governance and strategic processes, and to undertaking the unique role of a Board of Directors in a community-based not-for-profit organization.

The Board structure therefore reflects the society's accountability to the community-at-large by demonstrating the society is a good stewardship.

As a heterogeneous board one composed of individuals with a variety of skills, perspectives, backgrounds and resources — promotes creativity and innovation, and yields differing voices that can play an important role in accomplishing the society's mission and vision, and increasing understanding of stakeholder and community needs.

In building a strong and respected organization that is relevant to the sector, it is imperative that a knowledgeable, engaged and inspired Board of Directors be in place to effectively lead the organization.

Mission and Vision
The Vision of the Society is "Safer Communities by Working Together in Crime Prevention"

The Mission is to build safer communities through the provision of crime prevention information and the support of neighbourhood level programs that encourage awareness, education, inclusion and participation.

Striving for a world where everyone feels safe in their communities.


Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• University/College diploma/degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, political science, or a related field.
• Minimum two years' experience in the fields of communications, public relations, stakeholder relations, and media relations, including at least three years' experience in a communications management position. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Ability to edit and design website, social media and other digital platform content and record, edit and design internal and external video content;
• Exemplary written, oral communication and presentation skills

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Experience in Grant Writing Proposal will be considered:

• An understanding of the effective functioning of a charitable/not-for-profit organization
• Familiarity with structure and process of board and/or committee meetings
• Experience in notforprofit environment is preferred
• Integrity, loyalty, and discrete personality
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills, time management and ability to meet deadlines
• A member in Good Standing
• Must pass a Special Enhanced Police Information Check

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of media relations, social media including websites updates
• Written communication and reporting writing experience
• Publications development such as magazines, newsletters, online publications
• Work on original content: blogs, videos, podcasts, etc.
• Monitor competitor platforms for ideas, responses, trends
• Provides strategic advice to the Board Members in the areas of communication, media response and general public representation of the organization
• Provides analysis of internal and external information, media scanning and other relevant data pertaining to the organization's communication and marketing objectives
• Promotes public awareness of the organization's mission, vision, values, charitable status, and programs and services
• Oversees the development and implementation of communication plans in accordance with strategic objectives and creates response strategies to complex media and public relations issues
• Creates and leads the development of organizational branding, messaging of marketing materials, websites, social media and advertising content
• Designs, organizes and directs the overall short and longterm strategic goals and objectives for the organization's stakeholder relations program
• Builds and maintains relationships with any stakeholder group, including government representatives, to facilitate opportunities to advocate and advance decisions that create a better environment for the organization
• Establish the lines of communication and relationships, both externally and internally, to fulfill ENW's organization objectives
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders on goals, plans and issues and seeks feedback