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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!

Communications Coordinator – Full-Time, Permanent

About Us
Edmonton Meals on Wheels is on a mission to ensure access to quality food and meaningful social connections for those facing challenges in preparing nutritious meals. As a community-centered non-profit agency, we are 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 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 in order to further EMOW’s mission.

 

Position Duties & 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 which includes ensuring accurate and up-to-date information and generating new content that follows SEO guidelines.
• Identify and coordinate advertising opportunities with Google, Meta, print publications, etc.
• Manage email marketing campaigns including building funnels and developing targeted email sequences based on subscriber interests and preferences.
• Represent EMOW as a spokesperson in traditional media including on-camera and radio interviews.
• Cultivate strong media relationships and partnerships, creating opportunities for media engagement that support EMOW brand awareness.
• 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.

 

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in marketing, public relations, fund development or related discipline preferred.
• 1-3 years direct experience in media relations, marketing or communications, preferably with a charitable organization.
• Equivalencies may be considered.
• 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, Canva, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Adobe and Woo.
• Familiarity with fundraising software, specifically DonorPerfect, is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A high degree of accuracy with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills that support working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• 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.

 

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Experiencing first-hand the difference you make in the community and in the lives of people who do not have access to prepared meals.
• Opportunities to cultivate new skills and meet new people.
• Interacting with a diverse group of staff and volunteers.

 

Salary & Benefits

• $45,000 to $53,000 per year, based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including dental and vision coverage.
• Three weeks of vacation to start.

 

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter and 2-3 samples of your creative work to employment@emow.ca by 4:00pm on August 1, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.