Description
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Description
Reporting to the Manager, Communications, the Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator will support the development and implementation of communications plans and engagement opportunities for the County. This role will provide tactical advice and develop informative and engaging communications content, including social media, web, media, marketing and internal communications content, and design materials to help build, protect, and promote Dufferin County’s reputation as a great place to live, do business and visit. The Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator will also be responsible for providing guidance to internal divisions on engagement opportunities to establish and nurture relationships with the community and gain insights to help guide the County’s decision-making processes. Through effective, creative, timely and inclusive communications and community engagement initiatives, the Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator will support internal divisions in delivering outcomes for the community and help the County advance Strategic Plan priorities and achieve its vision of being “A community that grows together”.
What you’ll do
- Build positive working relationships with staff across the County to develop a clear understanding of department-specific communication goals, plans/campaigns, and target audiences.
- Work collaboratively with Communications Manager to build, support, and execute communications plans, ensuring they adhere to branding standards and promote a positive image of Dufferin County
- Provide tactical advice around the design, development, execution and assessment of communication campaigns.
- Identify and lead new and innovative ways to communicate to audiences, including ads, marketing, social media campaigns, and other opportunities.
- With a focus on internal employee engagement, develop, execute, and report on internal communication campaigns.
- Help execute County’s Equity Strategy by developing and implementing communications plans, creating content with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Create informative, engaging, and educational social media content for internal client groups. Maintain social media content calendar for County social media channels.
- Using Canva, design a variety of creative materials such as social media tiles, advertisements, posters, e-newsletters, video content, and other marketing materials.
- Support County divisions in developing and facilitating engagement opportunities. Advise on engagement plans and activities and report on outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll bring
- Post-secondary degree in communications, media studies, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
- One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in a formal communications role with demonstrated experience in communications planning and/or strategy development.
- Experience providing communications consultation/coordination and excellent customer service to internal clients.
- Experience with graphic design and content creation.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write for a wide range of audiences.
- Knowledge of communications theory, including strategic planning
- Knowledge of communication tools, current best practices, and engagement trends
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven track record of collaboration; able to develop and manage relationships with diverse client groups.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage competing tasks and meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to apply a diversity and inclusion lens to communications.
Salary & Benefits
What we can offer YOU!
- A competitive hourly wage ranging between $39.96 - $46.75
- Enrolment in our comprehensive health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan
- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Contact
Email: hr@dufferincounty.ca
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