Communications Advisor

Job description

Location: Winnipeg Grade: 5 ($60,784-$75,085) Number of Openings: 1 Union Status: In Scope Employment duration: Permanent full-time At the Museum, we offer a place where our shared values are turned into meaningful action. More than just working in an architecturally significant building, we provide a place where you belong and your career goals can align with your values, every day. We encourage an open and equitable work environment where different values, skillsets and expertise are celebrated, because we’re stronger together. Our team is made up of talented people who are passionate about what they do and why they do it. By bringing different skills and ideas to the table, we are committed to building a workplace that is representative of the community, and country, in which we live in and are proud to call home. Here at the Museum, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer opportunities to take part in a variety of family-friendly benefits, social councils, and other incredible perks including: • Annual membership to the CMHR • In-house discounts to the Museum Boutique, Boreal Bistro and Cloud Coffee • Subsidized pass for Winnipeg Transit • Health and dental benefits plan and pension plan • Opportunity to be a part of various committees and councils • French-language learning opportunities And so many more! About the role The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is built on the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world. The Communications Advisor will support our collective efforts to build a workplace culture that is inclusive, equitable, innovative and focused on inspiring action. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing, the Communications Advisor will work collaboratively to plan and produce communications products with the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (FCMHR) team and the CMHR’s Public Affairs team. The incumbent will be a strong and thoughtful communicator, critical thinker and innovator, and will bring a collaborative approach to their role. What you’ll do • Contribute to a culture that promotes respect, equity, inclusion and innovation, and models anti-racist and accountable behaviours. • Work with the FCMHR team to develop an annual editorial and publishing calendar. • Ensure FCMHR communications align with Museum priorities. • Research, write and design communications products, such as feature stories, direct mail pieces, donor newsletters, donor impact reports, cases for support, grant applications, website content, speeches, news releases, backgrounders, pamphlets, fact sheets, videos and other donor stewardship materials. • Is responsible for distributing communications pieces (i.e., sending newsletters via platforms such as Mailchimp, coordinating mailings of direct mail pieces with 3rd party supplier). • Liaise with internal staff and external contractors for design, printing, photography, videography, website management and other services. • Interpret contribution agreements to ensure commitments made by FCMHR and the Museum to donors are satisfied. • Revise, edit and proofread texts and layouts. • Serve as a key team member in the development of all communication and sponsorship material related to the annual FCMHR Gala and other major donor events. • Conduct research to prepare communications products and/or services. Research may include interviews with internal and external stakeholders, review of media coverage, policy documents, information archives, computer databases, social media and website content. • Support the development of responses to inquiries made to the FCMHR including but not limited to donor and stakeholder correspondence and media. • Monitor and evaluate FCMHR communications activities, projects and programs. • Identify basic risks associated with a communications strategy/plan and raises pertinent perspectives. • Represent FCMHR at inter-departmental committees, as appropriate. • Create basic designs and layouts for materials such as donor fundraising letters and other mailed materials. What we’re looking for • Completed education at the university or college level in creative communications or related education in communications, education or public relations. • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in at least one area of communications (e.g., writing and editing, content creation, public relations, fundraising or donor communications and stewardship, media relations) or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. • Demonstrated experience developing communications products for key audiences, ideally linked to fundraising and donor relations. • Commitment to human rights principles, including respect, equity, inclusion and dignity for all. • Ability to adapt language and style to suit different target audiences. • Strong communication skills, both oral and written. • Strong editing skills with the ability to inform and persuade others. • Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Working knowledge of Adobe platforms, specifically InDesign, and potentially Photoshop, Premiere, Express and Illustrator. • Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a cross-functional and team-oriented environment. • Strong analysis skills; can present a solid and well-founded business case. • Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task and anticipate needs. • Integrity; focused on producing a high-quality and credible outcome. Desired Qualifications • Ability to communicate proficiently in both of Canada’s official languages (English and French), oral and written. • Experience in more than one aspect of communications (e.g., public relations, media relations, communications planning, donor communications, strategic planning). • Ability to anticipate donor motivations and why people, foundations and corporations make charitable contributions. • Strong presentation skills. • Ability to interpret key points emerging from meetings or discussions that are complex or sensitive in nature. • Familiarity with the Mailchimp platform. Official Language Proficiency • English essential, French non-essential Conditions of Employment • Security Screening Level – Reliability Status • Child Abuse Registry Check Other • Work is in an office environment. May require long periods at a desk, reading lengthy documents, and time in front of a computer. • Will occasionally require irregular hours (evenings and/or weekends) to support select events or media inquiries. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) believes that a diversity of experiences and thought drives innovation and transformation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the community in which we live and that we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and encourage you to identify your employment equity status in your cover letter. The information will be kept confidential. We encourage you to contact if you require any accommodations as part of the recruitment process, such as alternative formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, or other adjustments. Intent / Result of process: An eligibility list of qualified candidates may be created as a result of this process. The list would have a retention schedule of six months.