Communications Officer Digital Campaigns
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, Advancement Communications, the incumbent provides strategic communications and marketing advice, focusing on digital solutions, for the Department to help achieve its fundraising and engagement objectives.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Superior interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to write and edit working to strict deadlines
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative and engaging communications, event promotions and marketing plans
• Ability to work with senior management, donors, prominent alumni, faculty, staff, suppliers to the University
• Ability to work simultaneously on numerous and diverse projects
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, in a collaborative team environment
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills are required, as are familiarity with the technical back-end knowledge of Web design and editing
• Experience with evaluating technologies and communications initiatives
• Experience designing and developing communication strategies, with an emphasis on electronic and social platforms, such as crowdfunding
• Frequent, mandatory overtime work required on weekends and weeknights (2-4 times/month); frequent, mandatory travel to alumni and corporate events (2-4 times/month);
• Exceptional level of professional flexibility, with experience in a fundraising environment
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• University honours degree in journalism, communications, marketing or English, and or equivalent work experience
• Five years of progressive related experience in fundraising communications, preferably in the area of journalism, communications, specialized marketing, marketing research or e-marketing
• Extensive writing and editing experience is essential
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.