We are hiring!
Job Title: External Relations Coordinator
Status: Contract Full Time.
Location: Remote- anywhere in Canada, with possible travel.
Compensation: Approx $65-75K/Annum, negotiable depending on experience.
Application Deadline: September 13th, 2024. No late applications will be considered.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, organized, and proactive External Relations Coordinator to join our team and help us build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, donors, media, and partner organizations. The ideal candidate will possess a level of education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree preferably in Political Science or Public Relations combined with a minimum of two years of external relations experience.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Government Relations
- Develop and maintain relationships with government officials and agencies, ensuring our organization's interests are effectively represented.
Donor Management
- Research, identify, and develop proposals for potential donors and individuals who align with our mission, and manage ongoing relationships to secure and maintain funding.
Media Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets to facilitate timely and effective public communications.
- Act as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and manage media engagements.
- Assist in the development of op-eds, media speaking points, press releases, and other related documents.
Public Affairs
- Prepare policy briefing notes and other relevant documents to support our advocacy efforts.
- Build relationships with other organizations to foster collaboration and advance shared goals.
Policy Advocacy
- Lead and manage policy advocacy campaigns, including organizing letter-writing campaigns and other policy-related initiatives.
- Conduct ongoing research to monitor and evaluate the impact of existing and proposed policies on Indigenous communities. Use research to strengthen advocacy campaigns and to guide future advocacy efforts/
Event Planning
- Collaborate with the team on planning and executing events that support our organizational objectives.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience aligns with this opportunity to [email protected] with “External Relations Coordinator” as the subject line. Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates, but others are encouraged to apply.