Director of Communications

Posting Date

06/12/2011

Job Title

Director of Communications

Reporting to

Executive Director

Salary Range

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Agency

YM-YWHA Ben Weider Jewish Community Centre

Job Summary

 

Duties

Responsibilities include the overall conception, management and implementation of the YM-YWHA’s communications & marketing objectives and strategies. This includes planning, developing, and executing strategic communication plans, including corporate identity & branding, public relations, social media, website management, marketing and interactive communications. The Director will spearhead the creation and realization of all publicity and communication campaigns and materials. As a member of the Executive management team, the position involves liaising with fellow Executive staff, diverse lay committees, other Jewish community organizations, employees of the YM-YWHA and its members, as well as local electronic and print media contacts.

Education, Knowledge and Skills

• Proven leadership abilities and experience with management of personnel.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Superior knowledge of current communication and marketing strategies, trends and process.
• Strong planning and project management expertise including time sensitive multi-tasking and presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrates excellent oral communication skills in both French and English.
• Possesses strong written communication skills in English
• Familiarity with and ability to work with Board members and Lay Leadership
• Takes initiative & has a high level of resourcefulness
• 6+ years of related experience

Preferred:
• Strong written communication skills in French is an asset
• Knowledge of the Jewish Community, customs and traditions
• Knowledge of or previous work experience in a not-for-profit organization is an asset

Application Procedure

Qualified applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to humanresources@ymywha.com by no later than Wednesday, December 21, 2011.

While we thank you for your interest, only selected candidates will be notified.

Notes

 
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Federation CJA is a registered charitable organization pursuant to the Canadian Income Tax Act - Registration number: 106702251RR0001.
Federation CJA is a 501c(3) non-profit Community Organization - 98-018 3709.
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