Communications & Events Specialist

Communications & Events Specialist

Company:
Home Front

Type:
Full-time

Description:

A society free of domestic violence where everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential.

Create a safe community by eliminating domestic violence through direct client services, justice coordination and facilitated community action.

Home Front is a non‑profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence in the Calgary area. We are an internationally recognized, research validated, leading edge, coordinated community‑justice response to domestic violence. Working together with justice, law enforcement and the community, Home Front shares a common vision and goal to reduce domestic violence in Calgary.

The Communications and Events Specialist is responsible for social media management; management of website content; writing and production of external and internal communication materials ensuring consistency of messaging and branding; media relations; support of event planning and event execution while working in conjunction with the Advancement & Evaluation team.

• Communications & Branding
  • Developing and implementing communications strategy to enhance visibility and awareness, ensuring alignment with mission and goals.
  • Manage digital presence (website, social medial, newsletters, email campaigns).
  • Writing, designing, and producing all written and visual communications and marketing materials including newsletters, annual reports, brochures and other agency publications as directed.
  • Working to create impactful storytelling content, effectively conveying the organization's mission and client success stories, while ensuring confidentiality and client sensitivity.
  • Ensure all communications reflect organization voice and trauma-informed approach.
  • Track and report on digital engagement and campaign metrics.
• Media Relations
  • Develop a key media relations strategy to increase Home Front’s awareness.
  • Liaison with media, field questions, craft key messages and connect media with Home Front’s Executive Director for interviews as needed.
  • Track Home Front involvement within the media and keep media contacts updated.
• Event Management
  • Plan and execute organization events, including fundraisers and community campaigns.
  • Coordinate event logistics, including venues, vendors and volunteers.
  • Ensure events highlight program impact and strengthen partnerships.
  • Capture photography and video at events for use in communications and recognition materials.
• Partnership & Donor Support
  • Collaborate with the Fund Development Specialist to integrate storytelling into fundraising campaigns. Presenting to community and corporate groups about Home Front’s work.
  • Seek out and apply for local, national, international awards to increase public profile, recognize staff and establish credibility of Home Front.
  • Create recognition materials for donors, sponsors and community partners.
  • Highlight partnerships in communications and events.
  • Create internal and staff-facing communications, including staff recognition efforts.

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role with previous event coordination experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with exceptional spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Understands digital marketing tools and traditional and emerging social media channels.
• Self‑motivated, action and results oriented working style.
• Be able to manage competing and evolving priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrating discretion and sound judgement.
• Ability to thrive as part of a team, excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a diverse set of…