Coordinator-Communications (381365)

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Senior Officer Corporate Affairs and Engagement at St. Boniface Hospital and the Director of Communications and Stewardship at St. Boniface Hospital Foundation the COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR serves both the hospital and its foundation by providing support in the development and delivery of communications products and strategies to support the operations and strategic directions of the organizations as well as informing and engaging St. Boniface Hospital staff and the public. Duties include writing editing filming photographing designing and/or producing communications material including website and intranet content social media content posters speaking notes staff memos annual report newsletters and other communications as required. The position also provides support to staff throughout the hospital to ensure that communication materials meet hospital standards and branding guidelines; produces cases for support and proposals for fundraising initiatives as required; produces a variety of donor impact reports for supporters of St. Boniface Hospital Foundation including annual endowment reports sponsor fulfillment reports and custom reports for major donors and projects and performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Minimum (2) two years experience in a communications position preferably in a healthcare or public sector setting.
• Experience in writing editing and developing a wide range of materials is essential.
• Experience in media relations design or development of communications strategies is an asset.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience as deemed recognized by the Hospital may be considered in lieu of the above.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary diploma/degree in Creative Communications Journalism or other related field.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Ability to communicate fluently in English at a professional level with high-level grammar and spelling.
• Ability to speak read and write French is considered an asset but is not required.
• Verbal and written presentation skills.
• Project management and verbal presentations skills.
• Strong knowledge of new media technologies online communication tools and social media.
• Knowledge of and experience with Word Press is required.
• Proficiency in the use of common software including spreadsheet word processing internet and email applications(Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint etc.).
• Proficiency in the use of graphic design and/or editing software is an asset. (Indesign Photoshop Publisher FinalCut Pro etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in planning and research meeting deadlines and in leading multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated conceptual ability analytical skills and big picture thinking; while remaining attentive to relevant details.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to undertake research for recognizing investigating and analyzing problems and developing innovative solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a changing and dynamic environment work effectively under pressure and focus on results.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to innovation continuous quality improvement and providing superior customer service.
• Must possess tact discretion diplomacy and behavioral flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as within a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to maintain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to anticipate and/or manage sensitivities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Creative self-motivated with an exceptional work ethic.