Salary: $28,000 – 37,000

CPF Internal Communications and Marketing Coordinator, National – Bilingual

Canadian Parents for French is looking for a talented and experienced bilingual communications specialist to strengthen our communications and marketing, to build community engagement (members, volunteers and donors) and promote our programming and services through our various digital platforms (social media accounts, websites, newsletters and email blasts).

The successful candidate will support the CPF National office team and work in collaboration with the CPF Branches. The hybrid position may be based anywhere in Canada and will require some scheduled travel.

This position is responsible directly to the Network Director, Communications, Marketing & Development and the Network CEO.

Employment Conditions:

This is a half time (20 hours per week), 1-year contract position with annual opportunities for renewal.

Hours will be Monday to Friday, typically 8:30 to 4:30 with plenty of flexibility in terms of start and finish times. There will be some weekends and travel involved in this position.

In addition to a starting salary between $28,000 – 37,000 per year (commensurate with experience and qualifications), you'll receive an excellent benefits package, eligibility for 3-weeks' vacation after the completion of a three-month probationary period.

**This position may be combined with the separate half time CPF Communications Coordinator, Atlantic Region position should the candidate reside in Halifax or Charlottetown.

**This position may be combined with the separate half time CPF External Communications, Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator position should the candidate reside in Ottawa or Toronto.

Application Deadline: April 30th

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES - Key tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate all communications (digital and print) with CPF Branch and Office staff in line with CPF Network brand and IP guidelines to promote engagement and participation in programs and events.
• Develop content for online and print internal communications, draft member and community outreach and support materials such as monthly newsletters, social media posts and website blogs, operational bulletins, project brochures, slide deck templates, and email blasts.
• Coordinate an editorial schedule for the publication of CPF magazine (three issues per year) working with lead designer and staff responsible for content development and advertising. Build relationships with partner groups to disseminate relevant communications in support of their initiatives.
• Guide communications for our member and volunteer events and marketing our products and services delivered via our Network across Canada.
• Plan and manage social media activities and digital campaigns, maintain a calendar for scheduling communications for all channels, measure and report on digital marketing performance. Review user generated posts on social media accounts in a timely manner and respond according to CPF guidelines.
• Collaborate with the CPF Webmaster and CPF Branch staff to implement website updates as required. Monitor website statistics and report on web and social media visitor traffic. Develop and execute a search engine optimization (SEO) program to ensure that CPF and our projects are visible and easily accessible.
• Coordinate with and provide updates to CPF staff, developing strategic key messages and responses for Network outreach and engagement initiatives, supporting staff through one-on-one meetings, teleconferences, emails, etc. Candidate Profile - Training and Knowledge and

Skills Sought:

• Bachelor's degree in communications or diploma in a relevant field (marketing, journalism, digital media); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of strategic communications, ideally in a community, member focused, not for profit setting.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and reviewing translations; adapting documents for accessibility to generalist audiences. Fluency in both official languages is required.

• Proven storytelling and writing capabilities, experience in writing member newsletters and blogs, coordinating content for member newsletter and magazine for publication, producing infographics, managing organizational social media accounts and websites to make an impact with readers.

• Demonstrated strong technology skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Teams, SharePoint), familiarity scheduling and posting on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube) and using Web-based applications (WordPress, Campaign Monitor or Constant Contact, HootSuite, Google Analytics) are essential. Familiarity with graphic design programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Elementor, Canva) is an asset.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Client focused, including demonstrated skills in team building and meeting management skills. Willingness and availability to travel and to work flexible hours when required.
• This position sometimes requires overtime, evenings, or weekends, as well as travel outside the workplace. Candidates must legally be entitled to work in Canada.

• Please send your salary expectations for this position.

• Please indicate your interest in combining with other CPF Communications positions posted.