Communications Coordinator | SAVAC | August 25

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for managing SAVAC’s communications with members and the public. The Coordinator will work with SAVAC staff to develop outreach materials, coordinate press coverage of SAVAC programming, manage the organization’s website, social media accounts and e-newsletter, and maintain consistency in the organization’s messaging to its audiences. The Coordinator will be responsible for member engagement and recruitment through workshops and providing support through individual communication. Communications Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the development of databases including membership, subscribers, media, etc.
Collect documentation of all SAVAC projects for website, archive, funder reporting and promotional purposes
Manage creation, distribution, and maintenance of print and electronic materials
Consistent and engaging postings and conversations on social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, as appropriate
Maintain and update the organizational website with event announcements, photos, news articles, newsletters, press releases, etc.
Liaise in a friendly, personable and professional manner with all SAVAC members, fielding comments and enquiries as required
Compile and circulate Member News
Coordinate membership renewals, membership drives and manage all membership administration
Manage and develop SAVAC’s media list
In coordination with the Programming Coordinator/Artistic Director and appropriate co-presenting partners, draft press releases for each program and distribute to media list
In consultation with the Executive Director, manage and develop outreach/education programs that support the professional development of SAVAC membership
Work within budget guidelines, book dates, venues, liaise with artists and/or workshop facilitators and organize materials/equipment to deliver workshops and other outreach activities
Provide regular progress reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors and prepare detailed reports including accurate statistics for presentation to funding bodies
Help other staff members to prepare for workshops, trainings, guest speaker engagements, and other events to ensure that all communications are accurate and consistent
Gather documentation of SAVAC programs for grants and reports for funders
Assist with donor development initiatives as required
Assist with other projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 years experience in communications and outreach employment or equivalent paid or volunteer experience in the sector
Experience with WordPress
Experience with Photoshop/InDesign
Experience working with email marketing services
Savvy with promoting events, engaging with people, and cultivating organisational identity on social media
Ability to work in a small, engaged workplace
Ability to work independently and cooperatively without supervision
High capacity to multitask and meet deadlines
Able to troubleshoot and creatively problem solve in areas of budgeting, exhibition design and installation
Must be comfortable with flexible work environment and variable work schedule
Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication skills Strong project management skills
Strong written English in a variety of writing styles from curatorial essays, to granting language
Understanding of barriers faced by artists of colour
Knowledge of contemporary South Asian art

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Knowledge of, or involvement with artist-run centres in Canada
Knowledge of a second language

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1 year renewable contract
21-25 hr/wk
Evening/weekend hours may be required
Compensation to commensurate with experience in the field. Communications Coordinator is entitled to a basic health and dental package