Summary

Reporting to the Communications Director, the Communications Coordinator implements communication and engagement strategies to meet HomeSpace strategic goals and enhance its community presence and reputation. This role involves implementing the organization’s digital strategy ensuring consistent messaging across all social media platforms and managing our website. The communications coordinator will help coordinate press conferences and major events, create content for sector-wide collaborative

Description

About Us:
HomeSpace Society is a leading organization dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions to low-income individuals and families within our community. Our mission is to create safe and sustainable housing opportunities while fostering a sense of belonging and community.  HomeSpace’s current portfolio consists of over 34 owned properties containing 903 units placed in locations throughout Calgary.

 

Position: Communications Coordinator
Reports to: Communications Director
Location: HomeSpace Society Downtown Office

Key Responsibilities:

Working with the Communications Director and partnering with other departments as needed, the Communications & Community Coordinator is responsible for the following:
 

  • Help to create, distribute, and edit the organization’s digital strategy including social media, website, and email marketing.
  • Create graphic design projects for a variety of mediums, including print materials (brochures, flyers, posters), digital content (social media graphics, email campaigns), and presentation decks.
  • Review, research and collect relevant data to help craft talking points, and presentations for organizational leadership.
  • Assist in writing a variety of materials, including key messages, speeches, web content, social media content, press releases, newsletters, and government communications.
  • Coordinate and execute special events, press conferences, building openings, funding announcements, ground breakings, anniversary events, etc.
  • Maintain an up-to-date media list for local reporters/anchors/hosts/talk shows.
  • Organize communications digital resources and archives.
  • Monitor legislative, policy, and regulatory activity related to the housing sector.
  • Partner with HomeSpace staff supporting fundraising campaigns, donor relations, and develop associated material including grant applications, etc.
  • Partner with HomeSpace staff to prepare development project proposals.

Qualifications:
Education:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, journalism, broadcast media studies, information design, public relations, political science, social work, urban planning, or a related field.
  • Technologically adept with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Working knowledge of Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is an asset.

Experience:

  • Excellent written communication skills, with professional experience, is an asset.
  • Proven knowledge in online communications, social media strategy, and analytics.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong visual communication and design skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and independently while being a collaborative team member.
  • Strong ability to creatively solve problems and execute tasks in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to accept feedback and a keen interest in learning new skills.