Bilingual Communications Associate - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Community Foundation

Description

(La version française suit)

• The Ottawa Community Foundation is a public, charitable organization created by and for the people of Ottawa. As a charity for charities, it leverages philanthropic resources to strengthen and empower the charitable sector in the National Capital Region and beyond._

Role Summary
Under the direction of the Senior Communications Associate, the Associate creates, packages, coordinates, and promotes stakeholder-facing communications. The role will also focus on developing and refining processes and building knowledge to improve stakeholder engagement. This is a full-time bilingual Ottawa-based position currently operating in a remote work environment.
- can work collaboratively on multiple concurrent projects and tasks across teams
- communicates effectively (oral and written) with strong attention to detail
- demonstrates fluency and expertise in digital marketing tools and platforms
- learns new systems and processes quickly
- utilizes effective research and analytical ability
- shows competence in working independently
- is interested in developing new skills and building experience


Responsibilities
Supporting the organization's Communications function, the Associat

e:
- manages communications requests from all departments at the organization
- drafts, produces, and packages communications material that reflects the organization's vision, themes, priorities, and opportunities
- maintains social media/diversity calendar(s) in alignment with OCF's brand
- implements website updates, including editing content and publishing new posts
- assists in designing, producing and updating as required the organization's publications and materials (e.g., Annual Report, newsletters, advertisements, presentations)
- coordinates with external suppliers for communications-related needs
- provides support for stakeholder panels, presentations, or other public events
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There may be cross-team opportunities to support the Philanthropic Services team to achieve high donor satisfaction and meaningful community impact through a range of stewardship activities._


Required Skills, Attributes, Competencies

• Substantive experience in leading or supporting clientcentric projects with clear outcomes related to communications
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with creating PowerPoint presentations and using graphic design platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative under tight deadlines
• Experience working in a stakeholderfocused environment that requires tact, confidentiality, attention to detail, responsiveness, and flexibility.

Other Requirements
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Bilingual in English and French (written and oral):

• Residing in the National Capital Region

Desirable

• Experience working in a social impact organization, such as a nonprofit, charity, community organization, or social enterprise.
• Understanding and knowledge of the philanthropic sector

Position Details

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with a competitive salary based on experience, full benefits, annual paid leave, and employer RRSP contributions.

To apply

• Communications Associate (2023COMMS-A)_

Application Deadlin

e:
June 26, 2023, at 12:00p.m.

• La Fondation communautaire d'Ottawa est un organisme public de bienfaisance créé par et pour les citoyens d'Ottawa. En tant qu'organisme de bienfaisance pour les organismes de bienfaisance, elle tire parti des ressources philanthropiques pour renforcer et autonomiser le secteur de la bienfaisance dans la région de la capitale nationale et audelà._

Résumé du rôle

Sous la direction de l'associé principal chargé des communications, l'associé.e crée, prépare, coordonne et promeut les communications destinées aux parties prenantes.

Le poste sera également axé sur l'élaboration et le perfectionnement des processus et le développement des connaissances afin d'améliorer l'engagement des parties prenantes.

Il s'agit d'un poste bilingue à temps plein basé à Ottawa qui fonctionne actuellement dans un environnement de télétravail.

• Peut travailler en collaboration sur plusieurs projets et tâches simultanés au sein d'une même équipe
• Communique efficacement (à l'oral et à l'écrit) avec un grand souci du détail
• Démontre sa maîtrise et son expertise des outils et des plateformes de marketing numérique
• Apprend rapidement les nouveaux systèmes et processus
• Utilise des capacités de recherche et d'analyse efficaces
• Fait preuve de compétence pour travailler de manière indépendante
• Est intéressé à développer de nouvelles compétences et à acquérir de l'expérience

Responsabilités
En soutenant la fonction de communication de l'organisation, l'associé


e:

• Gère les demandes de communication de tous les départements de l'organisme
• Rédige, produ