Why should you join our team?
YMCA Calgary is actively building healthy communities - join us in creating a better Calgary.
YMCA Calgary opened its doors in 1902, since then we have evolved into a vibrant charitable organization that responds to the needs and health of the community.

Guided by four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary develop and delivers quality programs and services that promote the health of the community and provides opportunities for all Calgarians to belong, grow, thrive and lead. Our team of staff and volunteers are committed to creating a positive impact in the community through our health and wellness programs, child care and early education programs, community outreach programs (such as Indigenous, youth at risk, and cultural integration programs), leadership programs, camp experiences, and much more.

YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities!

Communications & Engagement Coordinator (Full Time)
Association Services
Salary: $40,987.00/yr - $61,481.00/yr
Start Date: Immediately

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
• Pension or student loan repayment plan with specified contribution matched by the Association;
• Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?
At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations and/or design;
• Excellent design skills and experience using Canva, the Adobe platform (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to learn other tools as required;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office platform;
• Solid knowledge of social media platforms and ability to maneuver easily within web CMS systems;
• Photography and video production skills an asset;
• Event management experience an asset;
• Ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search;
• Three professional references required.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?
Duties and responsibilities include:

• Work with internal stakeholders to create brand compliant marketing and communication materials (both print and digital);
• Execute the Association\xe2\x80\x99s social media strategy, including maintaining the content calendar and developing or customizing content across all owned channels;
• Working to maximize social channels by coordinating overall strategy with branch-specific needs;
• Write and edit content for various projects (programs, advertisements, fund development materials, media releases, website, blog, etc.);
• Coordinate promotional items to distribute to business and community partners;
• Assist in the development of media and public relations for YMCA Calgary;
• Execute and support community engagement activities including street team and special event support;
• Build strong internal and external relationships, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Represent the YMCA Calgary Community Engagement team at meetings, special event workgroup meetings and YMCA branch staff meetings;
• Other projects as required.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?
Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement
YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please contact Cassandra Petrovic, Recruitment Manager, Cassandra.Petrovic@calgary.ymca.ca