EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY at AFOA CANADA
Coordinator, Marketing and Communications
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1 Full-Time Position (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Salary Level: $58,090.10 to $78,590.54
AFOA Canada is the national centre for excellence and innovation in Indigenous management, finance and governance. Established in 1999, the Association is the only organization in Canada that focuses on the capacity development and day to day needs of Indigenous professionals working in all areas of management, finance and governance – today’s leaders and those of the future.
AFOA Canada is looking for a motivated candidate to join the Marketing and Communications with excellent communication and project management skills. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating e-communications and website administration including ensuring project schedules are met and documentation is completed and assisting in the preparation of communication and promotional materials.
The Coordinator, Marketing and Communications also administers and coordinates marketing of Indigenous Learning Centre scholarship and bursary programs, the Harvard Executive Program, the Next Generation Indigenous Youth Professional Development scholarships and the following awards: Youth, Indigenous Community Excellence Award, and Indigenous Leadership Award, among other duties.
THE CANDIDATE:
Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications, the Coordinator, Marketing and Communications will be a key member of the Marketing and Communications team, bringing a strong client service focus.
• Possess at a minimum a college diploma in a related field (Communications, Marketing, Media, web design) and 3-5 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability and creativity in supporting marketing and communication strategies
• Experience working with databases and software applications including Salesforce, Constant Contact, Survey Monkey, Hootsuite, MS Office software, Adobe Photoshop (including Adobe Suite), Google analytics, Zoom and Zoom webinars
• Knowledge and understanding of CASL legislation and compliance
• Knowledge of and experience in project management, budgeting and program planning and delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of tradeshows including virtual tradeshows
• Bilingual English-French would be considered an asset
• Attention to detail, thoroughness and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload
• Ability to take direction and be a team player as well as to work independently
This is a contract position until September 1, 2027, working out of the AFOA Canada office in Ottawa, Ontario. An attractive compensation is offered for this position. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants; please self-identify. AFOA Canada is committed to accommodating people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified candidates may also be considered for other similar positions. Applicants with fewer qualifications may be considered for appointment at a lower level.
If you are qualified and attracted to assisting AFOA Canada achieve our goals, please provide your resume and cover letter in strict confidence by email to [email protected].
This position will be posted until staffed. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
