Reports to: Manager of Black 2SLGBTQI+ Initiatives
Hours & Term: 37.5 hours per week; until March 31st, 2025 (possibility of extension)
Place of Work: Working remotely within Canada (stable, reliable internet connection required)
Salary & Benefits: $50,000 – $55,000, plus dental and health benefits
Vacation: 4 weeks paid per year, plus 1.5 sick days per month
Languages required: English and French required. Other languages (including Indigenous languages) are an asset.
The Enchanté Network is seeking a Digital Communications Officer, Black 2SLGBTQI+ initiatives to support the Back to Our Roots Project.
The Enchanté Network is the largest network of 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Canada. We connect, support and advocate for more than 200 independent 2SLGBTQI+ organizations. Our network spans every province and territory, and our members include 2 Spirit societies, pride centres, HIV/AIDS organizations, trans collectives, and countless other essential, frontline organizations.
The Enchanté Network offers a strong benefits package, but most importantly, we offer the opportunity to build a truly national ecosystem of thriving 2SLGBTQI+ organizations. If you believe in the possibility of a vibrant, indigenized, anti-racist, sustainable network of 2SLGBTQI+ organizations from coast to coast to coast– we want you on our team!
Engagement Responsibilities (20%)
- Regularly engage current and prospective members of the Enchanté Network to determine their needs and policy priorities and to inform them about relevant opportunities
- Regularly brief and update the Manager of Black 2SLGBTQI+ Initiatives on key membership dynamics, needs, and priorities
- Learn, understand, and follow protocols and traditions of the nations and communities who are members of the Enchanté Network
- Regularly facilitate stakeholder and network engagement using a variety of methods through virtual and in-person platforms
Website Management (10%)
- Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy for our website.
- Manage day-to-day content creation, including writing, editing, and updating website content.
- Conduct regular content audits and provide support to web maintainers, ensuring adherence to best practices and content accuracy.
External Communication (25%)
- Create and distribute press releases, newsletters, and other external communications to promote initiatives and engage stakeholders.
- Develop and execute social media strategies and creative content plans to drive awareness, partnership, and donor engagement.
- Design and implement targeted and innovative approaches for integrating print, digital, and video content.
Strategy and Planning (20%)
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in digital marketing and communications.
- Proactively suggest and explore creative ways to tell our story and broaden our audience reach.
- Provide strategic advice on communications plans, tailoring content to resonate with specific audiences and achieve optimal results.
Project Coordination (20%)
- Oversee the marketing and communications strategy for digital initiatives, coordinating execution and collaborating with colleagues on planning and implementation.
- Coordinate and art direct photography and video projects as needed, working closely with project leads and creative teams.
Performance Measurement (5%)
- Analyze the effectiveness of digital marketing and communications efforts by translating performance metrics from campaigns.
- Conduct post-mortem evaluations to inform future strategies and ensure a strong return on investment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in digital communications, marketing, or a related role.
- Demonstrated expertise in website management, social media strategy, and content creation.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans.
- Experience in coordinating and managing multimedia projects, including photography and video.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Deep understanding of the Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities and commitment to equity and inclusion.
Administrative, Operational, and Financial Responsibilities
- Create, use and share templates for selecting, booking and paying external facilitators and contractors, as required
- Track your membership engagement and program event statistics, evaluation indicators to be determined in conversations with the Manager of Programs
- Develop proposed program budgets in collaboration with your direct supervisor
- Manage and report on your program budgets in conversation with your direct supervisor
- Support with administrative, operational, and financial responsibilities, as required
Other
- Such other duties as The Enchanté Network may reasonably assign to you from time to time.
Work Environment Responsibilities
- Identifying and communicating your professional development needs in conversation with your direct supervisor and The Enchanté Network’s Executive Director
- Setting and maintaining boundaries, including when doing work related to identities, oppression, and community dynamics
- Cultivating open, ongoing communication with direct supervisor and staff on matters related to work-related projects, tasks, well-being, and capacity
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, a related field or other relevant experience.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in digital communications, marketing, or a related role.
- Demonstrated expertise in website management, social media strategy, and content creation.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans.
- Experience in coordinating and managing multimedia projects, including photography and video.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Deep understanding of the Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities and commitment to equity and inclusion.
- High proficiency in the use and administration of cloud solutions e.g. Google Suite, Asana, and Slack;
- Project and event management experience and ability to plan and carry out complex assignments within tight deadlines;
- Experience, knowledge of, and passion for Canada’s 2SLGBQTI+ sector;
- A strong knowledge of and commitment to principles of social justice, anti-racism, and intersectionality; and
- A team player who exhibits and embraces the values of The Enchanté Network.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to applications@enchantenetwork.ca by October 11, 2024, at 12:00 am EST.
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