Communications Coordinator - ElderDog North and West BC

Communications Coordinator - Elder Dog Canada - North and West Vancouver, BC

Ongoing

Elder Dog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs. Because of the uniqueness and complexity of Elder Dog’s mandate and commitment to “help keep love in the home”, it is vitally important to raise awareness of Elder Dog across sectors and through a variety of channels.

• Understand and follow the National Communication and Social Media Guidelines
• Maintain Pawd social media (Facebook and Instagram)
• Share posts from National Office and relevant posts from other Pawds, especially related to Rehoming
• Create and develop Pawd newsletter (if applicable)
• Foster relationships with new and existing community partners
• Promote Elder Dog through communications and media relation opportunities
• Work closely with Education and Outreach Coordinator and Pawd Leader to ensure Pawd activities and events are promoted within and outside the Pawd
• Liaise with National Communications and Social Media Coordinators
• Participate in Pawd executive meetings
• Participate in meetings with Communications Coordinators from other Pawds

• Facility with social media platforms Facebook and Instagram
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn basic graphic design skills (in Canva)
• Experience building relationships with community partners
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills

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Gratification of making a difference in the lives of senior people and their dogs; enjoyment of time spent with dogs; working collaboratively with other volunteers; being part of a national organization; mentoring and support.