Communications Coordinator Jobs

The YW Communications Coordinator is a critical role which works collaboratively across the organization as well as externally to curate opportunities to connect teams, programs, employees and the community. This cross-functional role is a key component in YW’s focus on the health and well-being of our employees while strengthening YW’s reputation in the community as a workplace of choice, a trusted partner and a critical influencer.

This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday to Friday.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
• Comprehensive benefits
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Flexible schedules and a hybrid work arrangement to help our employees manage work and life
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Bring YW’s purpose and voice to life through internal and external communications, storytelling, and engagement activities.
• Partner in the advancement and integration of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion framework; Health, Safety and Wellness; and a Learning culture.
• Support external communication and engagement through development of materials including media content, blog/vlog posts and YWonder Podcast.
• Engage leaders and employees at all levels to drive cultural transformation, cross-collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all activities are accomplished with an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens.
• Partner in the development and implementation of approaches to integrate employees into YW's unique culture for immediate and sustained engagement and connection (i.e. onboarding, learning organization actions, innovation initiatives).
• Participate in ongoing opportunities for professional development.
• Plan, implement, organize, coordinate and/or support internal and external events and activities that inspire participation and enhance organizational culture and community reputation.
• Continuously evolves YW’s internal engagement strategy to adapt to the changing needs, interests and priorities of the organization and its various stakeholders (employees, leaders, departments, etc.)
• With a focus on service excellence, build strong collaborative relationships with a broad set of stakeholders such as People Services, IT, Finance, Facilities, Executive as well as Programs and Services teams to communicate effectively; influence, build and support development and activation of communication strategies and tactics.
• Edit, design, and print internal and external publications and support branding opportunities to enhance employee connection and public reputation.
• Create a variety of impactful, consistent, and transparent communications, interactions, and engagement opportunities which permeate throughout the organization based on an ever-evolving internal & external communication framework.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Post-secondary education, with a focus on Communications, Community or Public Relations.
• One to three years of experience in a related field.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel; experience with Photoshop, InDesign and/or Illustrator is a plus.
• A clear Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, and an Intervention Record Check is required upon commencement of employment.
• Professional poise and confidence to interact with multiple internal audiences and levels of organization, including senior management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret diverse, complex, and ambiguous ideas into compelling messaging.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Demonstrated passion for engagement, event planning and the work of YW.

If you want to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Deadline: Until suitable candidate found.
Apply today by submitting your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations. 
Check out our website for more information about YW Calgary: www.ywcalgary.ca

YW Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender dentity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.