Job Description

The Alberta Children?s Hospital Foundation team is committed to making incredible things happen every day. Imagine your daily inspiration coming from the stories of hope and courage of children and families cared for at the Alberta Children?s Hospital. Envision that what you do on a day-to-day basis supports this hope and courage, truly making the difference in the life of a sick child and their family. Every year, more than 100,000 kids from Calgary, across the province and the country, rely on care from our hospital and, at the Alberta Children?s Hospital Foundation, we are honored to work with the dedicated team of caring professionals at our hospital and even prouder to be a part of the community that shares our vision.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Senior Associate assists in the strategy, creative development, production, and distribution of internal and external Foundation communications. Using strong research, project management, and copywriting skills, the Senior Associate helps create the tools required to communicate both the strategic needs of the hospital and the positive impact of community support to a variety of audiences. The Senior Associate strives to sustain and intensify the interest and commitment of current and prospective donors, leading to ongoing and increased levels of support for Alberta Children?s Hospital Foundation funding priorities. We are an amazing team, doing amazing things every day. We would love to learn more about how you will add value to our team!
Role Responsibilities: In their role with the Alberta Children?s Hospital Foundation, the Senior Associate, Communications will focus on the following core responsibilities:

• Build a thorough understanding of the cause and our funding priorities to develop compelling case for support materials for the Alberta?s Children?s Hospital and the Alberta?s Children?s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI).
• Write and produce materials highlighting ?success stories? which create public awareness and inspire community support - for delivery/distribution in print, television, video, radio, online, and at events.
• Research and write customized proposals and stewardship reports to demonstrate to prospective and current donors the need for, impact, and value of community support.
• Create speaking notes for ACHF representatives in their roles as spokespeople for the Foundation.
• Assist in creating and executing strategic and meaningful programs for donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Support the planning and execution of media events.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families and specialists at the Alberta?s Children?s Hospital and ACHRI to assist in the development of materials demonstrating the need for and impact of community investments.
• Identify and actively recruit appropriate Alberta?s Children?s Hospital and ACHRI specialists and families to participate as Foundation ambassadors in support of fundraising and stewardship activities.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of the Foundation?s strategic plan, including the communications annual operational plan.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with other members of the Foundation team to advance the mission in a collaborative, integrated manner.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Five (5) years of progressive experience in Communications, Marketing or Broadcasting, including specific experience in image and brand management and media relations. Communications experience in a hospital foundation/health care environment would be considered an asset.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills. Proven success in interpreting, synthesizing, and translating complex and/or technical information into simple, compelling language.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with suppliers/vendors, as well as patient, family, and expert ambassadors.
• Ability to work independently in articulating and driving new initiatives or enhancing existing programs.
• Well established project management skills with the ability to manage multiple demands in a dynamic and time-sensitive environment.
• Dependable, flexible, and resourceful with excellent team and interpersonal skills.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Power Point and Word; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Word Press considered an asset.
• Broadcast production, script development, and writing for digital platforms are all considered assets.
• Ability to work both in office and virtually.

About Us The Alberta Children?s Hospital Foundation proudly serves as the primary charitable fundraiser for the Alberta Children?s Hospital and Child Health & Wellness Research at the University of Calgary. We also partner with Alberta Health Services and agencies in our community to support child health advancements across our city and province. As a leader in the not-for-profit sector, the Foundation is dedicated to upholding our ?I CARE? values of Integrity, Collaboration, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence. Our employees embrace these values and, through their commitment and dedication to excellence, enrich our relationships with our donors, partners, stakeholders, and the community, and support our mission: To inspire our community to invest in excellence in child health, research & family centred care. Our team truly believes that, together with our community, we can build healthier futures for all our children. We hope that in reading our job ad, you love who we are, what we do, and are inspired to apply for this role. While we work hard and have high expectations of ourselves, our strong work ethic is balanced by an enthusiastic sense of humour and the ability to have fun along the way. The entire team at the Foundation truly embraces the mission and vision to enhance care for children and families. Join our team. Be a part of something amazing. To be considered for this opportunity, submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining what makes you our ideal candidate and why you want to be a part of our team. Please include your salary and any other compensation expectations you have for this role. Applications will be accepted until the end of the day on May 22, 2023. Please visit the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation website for further information about our Team, our Child Health Partners and Funding Priorities, and the Organization.