Title: Communication Coordinator
Location: Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan

OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator helps
operate both internal staff and external community outreach communications.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Treaty Education Alliance Inc. is a First Nations educational organization designing and providing quality educational supports and services for First Nations on–reserve schools in the Treaty 4 territory (Saskatchewan, Canada).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications Coordinator will be responsible for:

  • Writing/editing various communication documents for Treaty Education Alliance.
  • Coordinating and researching communications material for internal and external audiences.
  • Assisting in the preparation of communications materials, such as newsletters, brochures, handouts, business cards, reports, and others.
  • Coordinating and facilitating TEA events and community meetings from a communications
    perspective.
  • Assisting in the preparation of audiovisual materials (i.e. PowerPoint, video, etc.).
  • Responding to community issues and concerns related to organizational communications activities.
  • Managing and posting to all social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, etc.
  • Managing the Treaty Education Alliance website and making sure information is updated and improved.
  • Supporting the administration office with various brand and marketing needs as necessary.
  • Providing formatting and writing support to other departments and leadership as necessary.
  • Planning, organizing, and implementing various Treaty Education Alliance communications initiatives.
  • Gathering, researching and editing communications materials for external audiences.
  • Preparing reports, briefs, biographies, speeches, presentations, and press releases as required.
  • Liaising with community members, public, and media to address incoming inquiries.
  • Other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Communications Coordinator will need:

  • 2 years’ experience in a communications role, preferably in a First Nations environment.
  • Preparing communication materials for diverse audiences.
  • Knowledge of government or public sector communication protocols.
  • 2+ years’ experience with media relations strategies and techniques.
  • 1+ year experience with community planning processes.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
  • Advanced computer skills in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) graphic design, and social media platforms, videography, etc.
  • Experience with developing and maintaining effective websites.
  • Degree, diploma or certificate in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
  • 2+ years’ experience in a marketing and/or communications role.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience using graphic design tools.
  • Experience using social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • The successful candidate will be required to submit a valid Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Record Check w/ Vulnerability Screen.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Competitive and will commensurate with education and experience.

Forward your resume and cover letter in confidence to:
Attention: Angus Vincent
Treaty Education Alliance
PO Box 1579 Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan S0G1S0
avincent@educationalliance.ca
Closing Date: May 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM.
Respectfully, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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