Communications Coordinator

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Communications, under the supervision of the Director, the Communications Coordinators are responsible for anticipating, planning, developing and actioning the communications needs of ITK to support file-specific work.

The Coordinators are integrated into the Communications team and policy advancement team to support the strategic, file-specific work of the organization.  The Coordinators will be assigned specific files with different project teams or other core work in order to support the communications needs of the organization including: keeping up-to-date media lines and FAQs, preparing and posting social media posts, photography, event and announcement planning, publication support such as translation, layout and design, creating content, writing, preparing presentations, assisting with conferences and meetings, conceptualizing and ordering promotional items, and other duties as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT

• Supporting the policy advancement and advocacy work of ITK through communications
• Working with the Communications team, ensuring that corporate communications is within the vision of ITK and the direction of the Board

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Reports, strategies and publications: assisting with design, layout, developing infographics, photographs and captions/credits, translation and distribution
• Social media posts, video, web content
• Updated and relevant media lines, FAQs
• News releases, backgrounders, advertisements
• Promotional materials
• Event recommendations and plans
• Content for Quarterly Reports, Annual Report and Magazine
• Editorial content as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

KEY CONTACTS

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
• Designers
• 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 (WordPress knowledge is an asset)
• 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 communicator
• Sensitive and empathetic

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

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