Wildlife Rescue
Association of BC is an environmental non-profit organization with the empowering
mission of providing leadership in rehabilitating wildlife and promoting the
welfare of wild animals, most of whom are impacted by human activities. We are
celebrating our 40th year as the busiest wildlife centre in western
Canada. Wildlife Rescue is currently seeking an energetic, highly organized,
and experienced Communications Coordinator. This is a primary
role responsible for internal and external communications. Working closely with the
Marketing and Development Team, responsibilities involve developing and
implementing communications strategies and plans, as well as interacting with
stakeholders to deliver the organization’s messages to the public and news
media.
Our ideal
candidate will have:
A degree or equivalent work experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism;
A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in multi-channel communications or marketing;
Exceptional writing skills for newsletter articles, press releases, blogs, website content (WordPress), annual reports, donor communication, social media posts, etc. Copy editing, proofreading and layout/design skills are essential;
A minimum of 2 years’ work experience using digital media for communication and marketing purposes (including MailChimp, Hootsuite, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter);
Experience in media relations, writing press releases and organizing media events;
Expertise in photography, videography and editing (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, video editing);
Resource coordination and event planning skills;
Clear project organization and time management skills;
Experience in multi-channel program planning with the use of research and analytics;
Experience with cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with diverse stakeholders (journalists, companies, donors, etc.);
Experience working in the non-profit sector;
Confidence, self-awareness and a values-driven approach.
Wildlife Rescue Association offers an employee
benefit package and professional development support. Only applicants who are
invited for an interview will be contacted. Please send a cover letter and
resume in one pdf file to recruitment@wildliferescue.ca
Support Us
Since 1979 more than 140,000 animals have been treated by Wildlife Rescue.
Thanks to the support of individuals like you, Wildlife Rescue can provide a lifeline for animals in distress.
We’d love to stay in touch! Sign up below to hear more about our work with injured and vulnerable animals of BC.
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