Communications Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, under the supervision of the Director, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of communications activities at ITK.

The Coordinator is integrated into the Communications team to support communications product development, event delivery, and special projects. The Coordinator may be assigned tasks related to specific files or other core work in order to support the communications needs of the organization including: maintaining distribution lists and lists of key contacts; developing and scheduling social media posts; supporting event planning; and supporting publication developing including translation coordination and photo research; artist engagement and coordination of Inuit art holdings; conceptualizing, ordering and tracking promotional items; and other duties as required.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT

Supporting the communications team to deliver on corporate communications needs.

Supporting the communications team to deliver on the vision of ITK and the direction of the Board

 

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Assisting with the development of communications products, including identifying contributors, developing infographics, photographs and captions/credits, translation coordination and distribution

Developing social media posts and web content

Supporting meetings and event

Coordinating calendars and contacts

Ordering and tracking promotional materials and other communications tools and products

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

INTERNAL CONTACTS

Communications team

Corporate Services and Executive department as required

File-leads

Specific project teams

 

EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Inuit regions

Different levels of Government

Advertisers

Designer

Translators

Photographers and contractors

 

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of Inuit Regions, history, and political structure

Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Writing and content creation

Basic photography

Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances

Friendly, welcoming and personable

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (primarily in English; Inuktitut and/or French an asset);

Well-spoken and clear communication

 

EXPERIENCE

2 years or more working with an Inuit or Indigenous organization

2 years or more working in a political or advocacy organization

 

EDUCATION

Degree in Political Science, Communications, Journalism, Indigenous Studies, Public Affairs or similar, or:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance is evident.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

Majority of the successful candidate’s time is spent in a sitting position with frequent opportunity to move about.

The successful candidate works in a generally comfortable work environment with limited risk of accident or physical discomfort.

Travel may be required.

Must be hardworking and committed to ITK’s mandate.

Requires sensitivity and awareness to Inuit culture.

Work is complex, often managing several items concurrently.

Recurring exposure to dealing with deadline driven issues can increase workplace stress

 

BENEFITS

Conditional to ITK’s Human Resources Policies, you may be eligible for:

• 100% employer-paid group insurance upon hire
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Annual training allowance
• Excellent health and wellness allowance
• Relocation allowance
• Vacation – starting at 3 weeks/year
• Paid Christmas break (usually between Xmas and New Year)
• Candidates with exceptional skills or experience may be considered for compensation above the posted range.

*Applicants who are a Beneficiary under a Land Claims Agreement will be given priority hiring. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in ITK however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.