Communications and Admin Coordinator
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
Reports to:Communications and Development Manager
Hours:30 -37.5 hours/week(negotiable at time of hiring; 37.5 preferred) between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm weekdays;temporarypositionthroughtoSeptember 2027
StartDate:As soon as a suitable candidate is available
Compensation:salaryranges from $50K-$66K yearly (based on full time hours)with starting salary between $50-55K plusgroup benefits paid vacation and employer RRSP contributions
About SALTS andOur Mission:
The Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS)is a non-denominational Christian organization that provides youth mentorship on tall ships. Each year hundreds of young people (ages 13-23) receive sail and life training aboard one of our two schooners.SALTS Board staff and crew members are deeply committed to this mission in its entirety:To create a safe and inclusive environment where young people can be themselves and grow personally spiritually and relationally through sail training in a supportive Christian-basedcommunity.For more information about the SALTS mission visit values are faith integrity and community. If you are passionate about supporting this mission and values we want to hear from you!
WorkEnvironment:
The work location is the SALTS Office 451 Herald St Victoria BC with optional work from home 1-2 days/week allowed as per the work-from-home policy in the Shoreside Policy Manual. Work hours would be conducted between 8:00-4:30 Monday to Friday with occasional evening/weekend work or travel.
1) PURPOSE
The Communications and Admin Coordinator will implement strategies to support our communications and fundraising efforts.
2) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication:
- Collaborate with the Communications and Development Manager and other team members to develop and execute an annual communications/promotion plan to ensure all sail training programs are full and that our fundraising goals are supported.
- Represent and communicate our Christian mission to the public with accuracy and passion.
- Support a cohesive and positive brand identity through content creation/editing.
- Manage and enhance our social media presence and marketing (including YB Trackingboarding day updates) in line with the overall communications strategy. Track our exposure and advertising performance.
- Develop content for brochures documents publications advertisements website etc. Compile submissionswritearticles and design layout for theSaltingsE-newsletter.
- Manage photographs and video resources quotes/endorsements stories blogs.
- Assistwith and attend events (e.g. trade fairs ship tours receptions celebrations etc.) to build program awareness and community/stakeholder connection; help coordinate the work of volunteers at these events.
- Take photos and greet the ships when they arrive back.
- Keep current with technology innovative marketing techniques communications trends.
- Develop cross-promotions with community partners with approval from the supervisor.
- Monitor and providea timelyresponse to inquiries via social media.
Administration:
- Order and organize office supplies stockkitchenand cleaning supplies.
- Receive open sort stamp and send mail (letters and parcels) answer phones for all misc. calls not triaged in the phone tree manage phone tree greet office guests (reception desk).
- Assistwith system improvement and digital transformation as it affects communication merchandise and/or fundraising processes.
- Respond to corporate emails as assigned.
- Assist with SALTS promotional merchandise (for example distribution restocking and/or new product design).
- Complete errands by vehicle; this may include picking up and dropping off supplies/purchases for our office shop or schooners.
Other Duties:
- Manage programs and activities and represent SALTS in a way that aligns with the SALTS Statement of Faith and Ethics and our unique Christian mission which are entrenched within the Constitution of SALTS.
- Ensure all initiatives are based on and reflect the stated values of the Society.
- Provide responsible financial stewardship of the Societys resources.
- Work as part of a collaborative team to achieve stated goals.
- Other duties as requested by the supervisor or Executive Director.
- Willing toparticipateoccasionally in SALTS sail training programs (4-5 days at sea) to enableaccuraterepresentation of those programs.
- Participate in and take turns leading Christian devotions and prayer with staff/crew.
- Participate in meetings discussions and decisions related to the mission vision strategic plans and management of the organization if/asrequested.
3) APPLICABLE POLICIES
- Shoreside Policy Manual and official policy documents (available on the shared computer drive).
- Written agreement with the SALTS Statement of Faith and Ethics wheneverrequested.
- Criminal record check clearance must be provided whenrequested.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
4) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EXPERIENCEANDEDUCATION
- Post-secondary education with at least an undergraduate degreepreferred ideally with emphasis in social sciences marketing business communication public relations or journalism.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Event management experience is an asset.
- Past SALTS program experience is an asset (not a requirement).
- A drivers license isrequired.
SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Proventrack recordof writing/editing promotional materials.
- Intermediateproficiencywith Microsoft office suite and desktop publishing software.
- An ability to think strategically and develop effective communication and marketing plans (the right messages through the right media to the right markets at the right moments).
- Wholehearted agreement with a Christian statement of faith and ethics which will be reviewed during the hiring process (see details of our No Discrimination policy below).
- Resourceful motivated and energetic.
- Organized and efficient.
- Personable.
- High levelof computer literacy eagerness to learn ability to seek out and find resources to enable that learning.
- Ability to work with staff and clients in a supportiverespectfuland caring manner.
- Ability to handle stress and emergencies in a calm effective manner.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Ability to work with little supervision and collaborate in a team setting.
- Must support and uphold the values of SALTS.
- Ability to model acceptable ethical standards personally & professionally.
No Discrimination:
SALTS is committed tomaintainingan inclusive and diverse workplace as per its obligations under applicable human rights legislation. SALTS will not tolerate discriminationon the basis ofrace colour religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status family status or any other protected ground. Where a position is integral to the fulfillment of SALTS primary Christian spiritual purpose SALTS requires adherence to the Christian religion. SALTS primary spiritual purpose isstatedin our constitution: to create an environment where young people can grow spiritually in a supportive Christian-based community through primary means that include to advance teach and model spiritual growth and beliefs associated with the Christian faith. As such our volunteer Board members Executive Director professionalcrew-members(who are our program leaders) and some of our staff members are Christians who hold beliefs consistent with the Apostles Creed. All employees must respect value and support the mission of the Society. Advancement of Christian faith is not the only aim of SALTS and it is pursued in a way that is respectful welcoming non-coercive and non-judgmental of program participants from allwalks of lifeand beliefs.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Learn to sail a tall ship! Each year, 1700 young people sail with us to extraordinary places like the Great Bear Rain Forest, Haida Gwaii, and the Gulf Islands.
