Job Description

What can you expect from a leading organization in the global movement to advance children\'s rights and equality for girls?

Plan International Canada is the first non-profit organization to ever be inducted into Canada\'s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame by Waterstone Human Capital. Here\'s why: together, we have created a climate of trust and inclusivity - where diversity in people, ideas and approaches is not only respected, it\'s encouraged.

We remain agile amid an ever-changing global landscape. Though we continue to evolve, our mission and strategic ambition will not change - and our work has never been so imperative. We will never stop believing in the multiplying power of girls and that every child deserves that right to learn, lead, decide and thrive. Our future success will be founded upon Plan International Canada\'s 80+ year history of focusing on our mission, our , responding to challenges and seizing opportunities with purpose, relevance and impact.

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Summary

Organization:

Plan International Canada

Reports to:

Director, Public Relations and Communications

Location:

Hybrid, Toronto (Mount Pleasant & Eglinton)

Status:

Permanent, Full-time

Contact level:

B

The Position

Plan International Canada is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Communications Coordinator to join our team. This person will be working with both our PR, Events & Influencer Engagement team and our Brand, Content and Creative Services (BCCS) team.

This role primarily focuses on managing administrative and organizational tasks for all matters related to both teams, including budgeting, vendor liaison, procurement and invoicing. The Communications Coordinator also provides crucial support to ensure the smooth execution of various communications campaigns and special projects. They are responsible for various project management tasks, including overseeing timelines, coordinating logistics, managing documentation and assisting various team members in their respective initiatives. They also provide critical support to support media relations efforts, including monitoring, reporting and analysis.

What success looks like?

Provide strong administrative support, coordinate multiple projects while building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments.

Maintain organized records of communication materials, campaign assets and media coverage, as well as content the Communications team creates.

Conduct ongoing media monitoring and daily news scans to track coverage related to Plan International Canada and relevant industry news.

Develop monthly and quarterly PR reporting, including tracking ambassador and influencer partner engagement.

Assist as needed in ensuring relevant KPI data is gathered and updated in quarterly tracking documents.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, problem-solve and manage multiple deadlines.

Extensive experience in project coordination and/or administrative roles.

Keen attention to detail and demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative.

Educational specialization in administration, project management, communications, marketing, influencer relations, public relations and/or a related field.

Familiarity with media monitoring tools (Cision, Meltwater and/or MRP) and reporting techniques an asset.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a highly collaborative team environment.

How to Apply:

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and cover letter to https://plancanada.ca/apply by December 21, 2023.

Plan International Canada is a hybrid workplace. You will work from the office and from home.

Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested, we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.

Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.

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