Development and Communications Coordinator

Location: Alberta or Edmonton

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a dynamicDevelopment and Communications Coordinator to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962 NCC and its supporters have protected 14 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development and Communications Coordinator is responsible for strengthening the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s visibility and brand in the province of Alberta. They will play a key role in the areas of planning, writing and editing print/digital communications and publications. They will manage media and public relations, be a spokesperson for NCC at interviews and events, and be responsible for fulfilling the Alberta region’s communications deliverables. They will work collaboratively with regional and national staff to deliver on a communications program designed to enhance NCC’s profile and, directly or indirectly, support its fundraising capacity in Alberta. The Development and Communications Coordinator is a confident and strong communicator (both written and verbal) with the ability to proactively build key media contacts in core areas of interest.

Key Responsibilities

Media and Partnership Liaison - 45%

• Act as the lead Alberta Region spokesperson for all media inquiries;
• Build awareness and support for NCC, its programs and partners;
• Grow earned media exposure through developing news releases and feature pitches, actively seeking opportunities to raise awareness of NCC Alberta Region activities;
• Develop relations and maintain key media contacts, create media materials and lists;
• Plan and execute a variety of media events and opportunities;
• Work closely with outside contractors, including photographers, to enhance our ability to share stories across the communities in which NCC operates;

• Advise and mentor other staff in public relations and communications while ensuring subsequent materials conform to national and regional standards and policies;

• Raise awareness for the work NCC does and participate in partner communication initiatives, such as committees and working groups;
• Leverage achievements, to enhance organization’s profile on multiple platforms.

Content Creation and Distribution - 35%

• Develop regional communications materials. This includes, but is not limited to, written materials, property and interpretive signs, speeches, advertisements, and presentations for use by regional staff for both internal and external audiences;
• Contribute content where needed for National communications publications, both printed and electronic;
• Ensure technical information is readable and appealing for various audiences;
• Maintain and enhance the quality of communication material/products;
• Adhere to NCC brand standards and style guides;

• Foster a culture of storytelling;

• Provide writing and editing support to program and development staff for outbound donor communications;

Manage Communications for Specific Projects and Programs - 15%

• Support the development and delivery of communications deliverables for specific conservation projects, or deliverables required to fulfill NCC’s contractual obligations of partnership agreements and grants;
• Support the development and delivery of communications deliverables outlined in NCC’s Natural Area Conservation Plans;
• Help with the promotion of regional fundraising campaigns and projects to raise NCC’s profile across the communities in which we operate;

Other - 5%

• Management of digital assets inventory;
• Work closely with NCC Alberta’s engagement team to represent NCC in a variety of external relations and communications functions.

Skills and Aptitudes

• 3-5 years demonstrated successful experience in a communications role;

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in journalism, communications, public relations or other related field;

• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills in English essential;
• Experience writing a variety of communications products including news releases, speeches, articles, etc.;

• Portfolio of work (media, print and web) designed to engage broad audience;
• Demonstrated, effective media relations experience;

• Experience, and interest in communicating natural sciences with the ability to communicate technical language in an easy-to-read and engaging way;
• Experience researching, developing and managing partnerships with community, corporate, and government institutions;
• Experience managing 3rd party contractors for the creation and production of communications/ marketing materials an asset;
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, web publishing tools, and Adobe Creative Suite;
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Commitment to core values and mission of Nature Conservancy of Canada;
• Demonstrated interest in land conservation and stewardship as well as natural heritage programming;
• Valid Alberta driver’s license.

How to Apply

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre by February 20, 2022at 11:59 PM EST.

NCC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We value and incorporate diverse traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences in our mission and in our workplaces. We celebrate the full participation of people from all walks of life as we work towards common goals. We strive for a conservation movement in which equity, diversity and inclusion are the norm. This is our continuous commitment: to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet for everyone.

Please note that in-person office attendance, carpooling with co-workers to NCC properties or events, and in-person attendance at any indoor events are currently restricted to staff who are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Accordingly, if you are required to participate in any of these activities as part of your job the expectation is that you must be fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means you have received two doses of the Pfizer, Astra Zeneca or Moderna vaccine or combination of, and have received the second dose at least two weeks prior to your start date or you have received one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two weeks prior to your start date.