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Communications Coordinator
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Posted:
22 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Your Opportunity to SHINE ON:
Reporting to the Manager Marketing & Sales and working strategically with all Y Winnipeg departments theCommunicationsCoordinator is a passionate ambassador for our community. A gifted storytellerwhoshighly organized and deeply relational you havea track recordof engaging hearts and minds both in-person and through digital and traditional media.
In this roleyoullactively engage our community andidentifyopportunities to shine a spotlight on the people projects and events that shape us. At the end of the day you know how to build connections that develop into meaningful action through engagement donations partnerships and support.
The right candidate for this role has some experienceand is comfortable taking the initiative toidentifyopportunities and build relationships on both the corporate and community level including through member and donor communications media relations events support and other initiatives.
WHYyoulllove Y Winnipeg:
Serving Winnipeg for more than 145 years the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg is one of Manitobas most impactful charities - Manitobas largest provider of licensedchild care with more than one million visits annually across four Community Hubs plus camp health fitness aquatics youth employment and community programs. The organization has grownroughly 55%in three years (from $25M to $40M heading toward $60M) and now employs more than 1000 staff across
41 sites
41 sites
HOWyoullcreate Moments that Matter:
Storytelling & Brand Stewardship
- Proactively connects with internal and external stakeholders to identify and capture impact stories.
- Writeseditsand publishes clear persuasive and brand-aligned communications copy that is designed to drive engagement and action.
- Schedules and conducts interviews with members staff and community partners.
- Publishes compelling content for the website newsletters social media public media donor reports and more following best practices according to each platform.
- Develops content for speeches and presentations statements and announcements based on approved messaging.
- Monitors data and market trends toidentifyopportunities for new or enhanced messages to support the organizations reputation and advance our mission.
- Proofreads and edits others work as needed to ensure a consistent high standard of quality.
Communications Coordination
- Manages a comprehensive annual communications calendar.
- Together with other Marketing and Member Experience team membersmanagesour email lists to ensureoptimalengagement practices.
- Collaborates with other teams to ensure content is aligned with and supports other in-market messages and campaigns.
- Measures impact byidentifyingtrackable metrics and proactively using analytics to gauge results.
Media Relations
- Buildsrelationships with media contacts and influencers andmaintainstargeted media lists.
- Coordinates inbound media inquiries and routes them toappropriate internalcontacts.
- Works with leadership to craft media releases; dispatches media content and manages follow-up inquiries by coordinating interviews and tracking story uptake.
Event Publicity & Support
- Proactivelyidentifiesright-fit community events for Y Winnipeg to attend and/or support.
- Supports event planning includingidentifyingandprocuringdisplay materials liaising with event officials and hands-on support where needed.
- Plans and executes communications for key events including organizational milestones days/weeks of observance fundraising team recognition recruitment and more.
What else do you need
- Degree or diploma in communications public relationsmarketingor related field (equivalent work experience will also be considered)
- 2-3 years experience working in communications (non-profit sector considered an asset)
- Demonstrated success inutilizingbest practices communication campaigns including direct mail email web social media etc.
- Willingness and ability to proactivelyidentifystories and build rapport with brand ambassadors and audiences.
- Exceptional organizationjudgementand time management skills including the ability to work within condensedtimeframesand to effectively prioritize multiple competing timelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to research provide options forconsiderationand evaluate the results.
- Strong attention to detail particularly around grammar and factchecking.
- Ability to network build effectiverelationshipsand work constructively across teams both internally and externally.
Additional Information:
- Application Deadline: September 4 2026
- Only applications that include a cover letter will be considered for this position.
HowY Winnipeg Supports YOUR Impact
- Compensation: $50000-$60000
- Professional Development opportunities
- Competitive benefits (group insurance pension matching)
- Wellness: complimentary Y membership and Employee Assistance Program
Our Commitment to a Fair and Inclusive Hiring Process:
AI Disclosure:Our recruitment process incorporates AI technology forinitialapplication screening toassistwith assessing applications are also reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a fair and accurate assessment.
Candidate Experience:While only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews we are committed to transparency and will provide an update on your application status within60 daysof submission.
Equity & Inclusion:Canadian experience is notrequired. We value diversity and welcome applicants with international education and work experience. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds andlivedexperiences and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
Required Experience:
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