Communications manager - public relations

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• School or educational institution/establishment

Tasks

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Direct the development and maintenance of an organization's Internet and intranet sites
• Direct the marketing strategies of establishments
• Direct the production of educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
• Evaluate an organization's Internet presence
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of written material for website content
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Review written material, such as reports, briefs, speeches, presentations and press releases
• Develop promotional materials
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Copywrite

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• HTML editing software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Data analysis software
• Presentation software
• Spreadsheet
• Website creation and management software
• Word processing software
• LinkedIn
• Electronic mail
• MS Office
• WordPress

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Area of specialization

• Interactive/new media
• Communications
• Community campaign
• Marketing
• Media relations
• Public relations
• Brand management
• Digital media

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Creativity

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available