Are you passionate about creating a Calgary with enough for all? Are you a stellar communicator with innovative strategies to advocate and educate? Then we’d love you to join our team! We are seeking a talented Communications Coordinator to support communications, marketing, and media relations.
What you’ll do
The Communications Coordinator works collaboratively to plan, execute, and evaluate communications and marketing activities that amplify VCC’s research, policy advocacy, and the work of its Champions, collaboratives, and partners. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Coordinator provides strategic communication support while developing original, engaging content and campaigns, with a focus on finding creative ways to expand VCC’s reach and impact. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and sharing timely and engaging content for VCC’s website, social media, and other digital platforms.
- Compiling, writing, and editing newsletters, reports, collateral, and other internal and external communications.
- Assisting with the coordination and production of podcasts and videos.
- Interpreting, tracking, and reporting on web and social media analytics to track performance and optimize campaigns.
- Optimizing website content for search engines and managing paid advertising campaigns (e.g., Google Ads).
- Maintaining a strong knowledge base and keeping up to date on topics related to the Enough for All strategy and poverty in Calgary and beyond.
- Collaborating with VCC staff and partners to ensure information presented digitally is accurate and consistent, and that it meets the values, objectives and strategic priorities.
- Planning and coordination of events, as needed.
What you bring to the team
- Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism.
- A minimum of 2-4 years' work experience in a communications environment, including demonstrated social media and marketing experience.
- Must be a self-starter, demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently and take appropriate action based on analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly skilled in both written and verbal communication with a strong knowledge of CP Style.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, Prismic or similar web platforms, Mailchimp, Canva, Google Analytics, and social media platforms. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Audition) would be considered an asset.
- Experience building engaging content, and comprehensive and creative marketing and social media campaigns that reach a specified target audience.
- Previous content management system and website maintenance experience.
- Video, audio, and photography editing skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
- An interest in current affairs and a passion for poverty reduction in Calgary would be considered an asset.
Who you’ll be working for
Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) stewards the City of Calgary's poverty reduction strategy, Enough for All. We advocate for changes that address poverty in our city by convening stakeholders to understand issues and solutions and examining research to inform evidence-based positions. We also work to inform the development and implementation of public policy that improves the economic and social well-being of Albertans through the Social Policy Collaborative.
What we offer
This position is a full-time salaried position with a salary range of $55,000-$65,000. VCC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities, RRSP matching, and flexible work hours within core working hours.
We're excited to hear from you
If you’re interested in joining a small but mighty team that operates with passion, creativity, and a drive to make things better, we invite you to apply with the following requirements:
- Showcase your incredible skills and writing ability with a stellar one-page cover letter.
- Tell us how your skills align with this job positing through your resume.
Send your application as a single PDF to careers@vibrantcalgary.com by the end of the day on July 28, 2025. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
VCC is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented, and accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
