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Join the Edmonton Meals on Wheels Team!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? Are you ready to be a part of a team that values collaboration, transparency, and a client-centric approach? If so, consider joining Edmonton Meals on Wheels.

Our Culture, Our Values

At Edmonton Meals on Wheels, our culture is defined by our commitment to four key values:

  • Our team comes first.
  • Collaboration is always worth the effort.
  • The courage to be transparent.
  • Clear & calm is kind.

We believe in fostering stability and engagement among our team members. Your well-being and growth matter to us, and we strive to create an environment where you can thrive. We are dedicated to continuous quality improvement and always providing an exceptional client experience. Your role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. We want to embrace innovation and ensure our business never feels stagnant. We value fresh ideas, forward-thinking, and a commitment to staying at the forefront of our industry. Join us in our journey of growth and sustainability. As a team member, you contribute to the long-term success and impact of our organization.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about aligning with our values, living our culture, and contributing to the growth of our team, we’d love to hear from you! Join us at Edmonton Meals on Wheels and be a part of a team where your passion meets purpose.

Explore our current opportunities, and directly impact our ‘fresh, connected, delivered’ services. Welcome to the Edmonton Meals on Wheels family!

Don’t see anything that aligns with your career goals? Send us your resume to keep on file for future opportunities! Or consider joining our volunteer team to make a big difference!

About Us
We are a community-centered non-profit agency, renowned for our outstanding meal services and our innovative engagement with the community through various events, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities.  

 

Position Overview

This position plays a key role in the success of EMOW’s Fund Development & Community Engagement department by effectively sharing our story and engaging community support. This position is under the supervision of the Fund Development & Community Engagement Manager. 

Are you a passionate and outcome-oriented individual eager to make a meaningful impact in your community? As EMOW’s Communications Coordinator, your efforts are fundamental in effectively telling our story to diverse audiences through various channels. You will contribute to the success of the Fund Development & Community Engagement team by taking initiative, delivering effective messaging, monitoring trends, building strong professional relationships, and constantly striving to improve results. You will draw on your curiosity and enthusiasm to implement and support innovative engagement opportunities.

This position demands a commitment to collaboration and clear communication to ensure accurate messaging and aligned priorities within the department and throughout the organization. As an agency spokesperson and representative, you will be prepared to approach each interaction with professionalism, clarity and consistency to further EMOW’s mission. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare and distribute agency communications including newsletters, blog posts, email blasts, media releases, advertising copy, and other internal and external messaging.  
  • Develop and implement a dynamic social media strategy that effectively shares EMOW’s story to maximize engagement and conversions.  
  • Maintain our website, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information, designing web pages, and generating new content that follows SEO guidelines.  
  • Coordinate and prepare advertising content for Google, Meta, print, digital, radio, and television.  
  • Manage email marketing campaigns including building funnels and developing targeted email sequences based on subscriber interests and preferences. 
  • Steward strong media relationships and partnerships and capitalize on opportunities for media engagement that support EMOW brand awareness. May be asked to represent EMOW as a spokesperson in traditional media including on-camera and radio interviews. 
  • Coordinate special events that engage community stakeholders and supporters, and build awareness of EMOW’s programs, services and current needs.  
  • Organize outreach activities for the agency, including presentations to community groups, professional associations and other stakeholders.  
  • Assist all departments internally with graphic design, photography, videography, presentation development and content creation support as needed. 
  • Ensure brand consistency and information accuracy in all internal and external communications.  
  • Support fundraising efforts by helping plan and execute the marketing components of fundraising campaigns and events.  
  • Design print materials including meal labels, posters, brochures, and branded products.

 

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary diploma or certificate in marketing, public relations, or related discipline preferred. 
  • 1-3 years direct experience in marketing, communications, or media relations, preferably with a charitable organization. 
  • Strong content creation experience, demonstrating the ability to craft effective messaging for specific audiences and platforms. This includes designing corresponding graphics or images to accompany each message.  
  • Media relations experience in writing press releases and providing interviews. 
  • Experience working with a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Hootsuite, and Google Analytics. Familiarity with fundraising CRM software, specifically DonorPerfect, is an asset. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with highly developed written and verbal communication skills. 
  • A high degree of accuracy with strong attention to detail. 
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to support networking opportunities and special events. 
  • A clean vulnerable sector check.  
  • Driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.  

 

Salary and Hours

  • $52,000 to $58,000 per year.
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

 

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for this role to employment@mealsonwheelsedmonton.org.

Please note that applications sent with a cover letter will be prioritized.