Volunteer Opportunity - Communications Assistant

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while gaining valuable skills and experiences? Join us as a volunteer and become a part of a vibrant team dedicated to creating positive change! This is not just any volunteer opportunity; it's a chance to meet new friends, learn new things, and contribute to causes you care about. Whether you're looking to build your resume, fulfill community service hours, or simply want to lend a helping hand, we welcome you to be a part of our exciting journey!

Communications Assistant

Description

The KCC Communications Assistant supports the work of the Communications Lead in promoting the goals of the organization by planning, drafting, designing, and engaging with the public both online and in person.  

Time commitment

Approximately 10-15 hours per month.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the limited supervision of the Communications Lead, the Assistant will

• Draft, design, and edit blog posts, social media posts, letters to the editor, press releases, discussion board posts, and other communications

• Recommend campaign themes, content and audiences for KCC’s work 

• Monitor and post regarding special days and community events of interest to the KCC audience

• Support the work of the organization by regularly monitoring KCC accounts online

• Review, respond and organize online comments as appropriate

• Review and report on website and social media analytics on a monthly basis, with recommendations for improving reach and engagement

• Draft letters to the editor, articles, blog posts, newsletter items and social media posts in support of the goals of the organization

• Develop materials to disseminate information about city-wide public consultations, working groups, educational events, webinars, and networking events

• Review and maintain mailing and media lists 

• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Directors and/or Communications Lead to provide updates on work progress

• Assistant may be tasked with arranging and assisting with occasional media interviews, presentations, or dialogues with community members by the Directors

Knowledge and skills

• Some knowledge of, and interest in, climate science, local government institutions and processes, and climate policy

• Awareness of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for issues relating to Indigenous communities and climate justice

• Exercise of discretion in sharing KCC internal communications or access settings

• Experience working in a digital workplace, including web-based document and information storage, meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet), Wix website and email systems, Facebook pages, Instagram, MeetUp, G-Suite for document creation, data analysis and collaboration, WhatsApp and/or Discord and/or other online discussion tools (Slack)

• Knowledge of and experience with graphic design using online tools.

• Writing, editing, and crafting appealing messages for the public using correct English spelling, grammar and vocabulary

• Excellent communication skills in writing, oral presentation and design

• Strong social, organizational and time management skills

• Exercise of good judgement in public relations

• Ability to work independently and in a team

Education and/or certification required

• High School graduate with 1-2 years work experience in a related field

Location

Central Okanagan Region

Remote

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