Communications Manager (3 Month Term)

Role Overview

The 3 Month Term Communications Manager will plan, coordinate, and implement communications and public relations strategies for the City of Merritt. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications/public engagement and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a government setting.

What You Will Do

The Communications Manager will research, coordinate, write, edit, and produce a wide variety of internal/external communications, assist the Director of Community Engagement, and develop a public engagement/communications ‘tool kit’ and templates.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong speaking, writing, and editing skills, a strong understanding of digital communication strategies, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a communications/public engagement position in a government setting
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• An understanding of key issues and requirements for communication in a local government context
• Strong speaking, writing, and editing skills
• A strong understanding of digital communication strategies and fluency with core social media channels
• Demonstrated success in the development of participatory models of engagement using online resources, discussion forums, and social media initiatives
• Strong graphic design skills
• Ability to track work with precision and produce clear, compelling, effective reports
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Meaningful work in a respectful environment