Communications Coordinator
Job No:
141110
Location:
New Aiyansh, BC (within close proximity to Terrace)
- Join our self-governed Indigenous community while honouring our heritage
- Receive a competitive annual salary of $65-79K plus full benefits
- Assist in achieving our long-term goals while working in a beautiful northern BC backdrop
About the Nisga'a Nation
Located on BC's rugged northwest coast, 100-150 km north of Terrace, Nisga'a Lands are blessed with soaring mountains, dramatic lava beds, picturesque fjords, and thriving rivers and streams, complemented by our rich cultural traditions. For visitors and residents, there is a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing, and much more!
The Nisga'a Lisims Government (NLG) building opened its doors in 2000, and has since been responsible for a vital set of functions carried out under various departments including Finance, Programs & Services, Fisheries & Wildlife, Lands & Resources, Capital, Housing & Facilities Operations, and Enforcement & Emergency Services, all which contribute to the development of the surrounding area. NLG's directives are governed under Nisga’a laws as well as federal and provincial laws.
To read more about our history, culture, and long term community goals, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
NLG is currently seeking a Communications Coordinator to join their team based in New Aiyansh, BC, on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Director of Communications in NLG's administrative office, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for facilitating NLG's communication services to internal departments, external stakeholders, and members of the community.
Specifically, the scope of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the implementation of the NLG communication strategy
- Managing local and nationwide communication projects within their budget and timeline allotted
- Assisting in writing, editing, and producing content for NLG's communication materials (web, social media, briefs, brochures, speeches, presentations, etc)
- Supporting NLG through effective public relations and reputation management
- Liaising all relevant information, joint initiatives, and events to all relevant parties
- Coordinating the distribution of communication materials to all relevant parties
- Working with designers, photographers, printers, and external contractors to produce communication materials
- Providing guidance and mentorship to team members to ensure the quality of material distributions
- Participating in the department's role to support NLG's emergency management program
- Facilitating youth engagement to encourage community involvement
- Writing grant proposals to foundations for program funding
About You
To qualify for this role, a diploma, degree, or equivalent in relevant disciplines such as Communications, Public Relations, Web/Media Design, or Content Creation will be required. NLG will also consider a combination of relevant work experience, freelance writing/content creation skills, and education, for the successful candidate.
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
- Strong graphic design experience
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Effective interpersonal and community relations skills
- Knowledge in content management, communications, and desktop publishing software programs and web services (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Adobe Suite, Wordpress, etc.)
- Expertise in social media and web communications (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc)
- Proficiency in photography and basic photo/video editing skills
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive issues with discretion, tact, and diplomacy
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License, clean abstract, and access to reliable transportation
Moreover, experience leading or collaborating with a team, as well as strong coaching skills, will be crucial for the role.
Lastly, our ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of and respect for Indigenous culture. Familiarity with the Nisga’a language and culture will be considered an asset.
About the Benefits
The successful candidate will receive $65-79K annual salary, based on skills, education, and experience. All NLG team members also receive access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Up to 38 days off (20 vacation + 18 elective leave)
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- Short and long-term disability
- Group life insurance
- Group pension plan
- Employee & family assistance program (EFAP) - confidential counseling services to assist employees
- Opportunities for personal and professional training and development
- Relocation assistance negotiable
By joining the NLG team, you can have a rewarding and exciting career that offers great opportunities for professional progression. Best of all, all of your hard work and dedication will serve the good of our Nation.
If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!