About AREA

The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) is the professional provincial body representing more than 13,000 REALTORS across Alberta and 10 regional real estate boards and associations.

Based in Calgary, AREA provides strategic leadership through advocacy, member services, and professional development to advance the real estate profession and support our members' success.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Communications & Marketing Manager, the Communications Coordinator is a versatile and detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in corporate communications, public relations, and marketing.

This role supports and executes AREAs communications and marketing strategy in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. It is ideal for a self-starter with a passion for storytelling, brand consistency, and member engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of AREAs communications and marketing strategies
• Create and distribute high-quality content across all platforms (website, newsletters, social media, webinars, podcasts, blogs)
• Manage AREAs social media presence, including contributing to strategy, scheduling, content creation, and performance tracking
• Support internal teams and executives with presentation materials, messaging, and member communications
• Respond to member inquiries by phone and email with professionalism
• Ensure consistency and quality in branding, messaging, and design
• Support communications for AREAs key service areas: advocacy, member services, and professional development
• Support AREAs events (conferences, town halls, member engagement)
• Assist with media relations as required, including preparing materials or supporting responses to inquiries
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications

Core Competencies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and visual layout/design capabilities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Collaborative and respectful team player who values feedback and continuous improvement
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and trends in digital communication

Education and Experience

• Degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in a professional or non-profit environment
• Proven experience developing content for various channels and audiences
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and audio-visual editing tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress)

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and group benefits
• Vacation and paid time off
• Hybrid work environment (Calgary-based office)

How to Apply

Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment to all persons. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request. Our requirement is that you have the necessary motivation, skills, and abilities to do the job.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume detailing qualifications and related experience no later than June 10, 2025.

AREA thanks all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.