COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo invites applications for the part-time position of:
 
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
(non union)
 
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo is a multi-service charitable organization providing emergency and supportive housing for women and families and services to children and youth.
 
Responsibilities:

• Takes a leadership role in planning,  implementation and evaluation of the YWCAs public and media relations strategies, including the association’s social media campaign
• Writes, edits and coordinates layout and design of presentation displays, publicity materials, media releases, newsletters and articles
• Conducts community presentations and fosters media relations
• Coordinates ongoing development and updates the association’s website

 
Qualifications:

• Knowledge of communication systems and processes, public and media relations, project management, and graphic design and print production processes, normally acquired through the attainment of a community college diploma or a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or other related discipline
• Minimum of three years related work experience in the non-profit sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior interpersonal and community service skills in order to work with committees, the public, volunteers and staff.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, and working knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Word, Publisher, Power Point, Excel and Web Content Manager
• Ability to think independently, set priorities and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.

 
Salary Range:            $23,444 - $27,581
Hours:                        18.75 hours per week.
 
Please respond with resume, indicating how you became aware of this posting, by January 22, 2016 to: