Canadian Avalanche Association based in Revelstoke, BC

The Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) is looking for someone to take on the role of Communications and Publications Coordinator at our office in Revelstoke, B.C.

Who We Are
The Canadian Avalanche Association serves Canada's avalanche community. CAA members are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of avalanche safety and are committed to life-long learning and the pursuit of excellence in their field. The Canadian public has the highest degree of confidence in the avalanche safety programs and services delivered by CAA members.

What's the Job?

This position involves managing CAA communications, as well as designing content and publications. It is well-suited for a creative individual who possesses strong time management abilities, understands organizational dynamics, and can convey messages that align with our goals and values. The perfect candidate will appreciate a diverse role and be eager to take the initiative in supporting various teams.

Communications

• Creates organization-aligned content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Responsible for creating and distributing monthly member emails and other email communications
• Create graphics to support key messaging and organizational initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams to create content that supports organizational goals
• Responsible for creating and updating content on the website
• Coordinate and implement the communication plan and ensure timely delivery of assets
• Maintain brand consistency and alignment with the communication strategy across all creative materials
• Track communication performance and make improvements for higher engagement
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices
• Manages image and design database

Publications

• Responsible for the design and layout of our publication, The Avalanche Journal, distributed three times a year
• Design engaging visual content for digital and print platforms (social media, website, email, publications, maunals, etc.)
• Assist with layout and design of reports, key documents and presentations

Other Responsibilities:

• Support Membership Services staff during peak periods and vacations, including assisting with member support, managing member benefits, and supporting membership applications and audits.
• Serve a vital role in organizing and delivering the CAA Spring Conference, including coordinating logistics to support hybrid (in-person and online) attendance.

The Communications Coordinator is a vital part of the CAA team, we pride ourselves in offering a healthy work/life balance. The position will be based out of the Revelstoke office with the opportunity for hybrid working.

This position will be hired for a start date of approximately July 10.

This is a year-round position of approximately 18 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Compensation: Wage range is $26.00 - $31.00 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Design or a related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of formal post-secondary education.
• Strong knowledge of running social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn)
• Knowledgeable with Canva and MailChimp
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks
• Proven experience in graphic design and content creation
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong competency with core Microsoft Office products
• Experience with corporate computer networks, file structures, email, etc.
• Excellent written and visual storytelling skills
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Proven capacity for highly reliable and accurate performance
• Professional
• Clear criminal background check
• Experience with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress)

Additional desired qualifications:

• Event coordinator experience
• Experience hosting virtual events on Zoom
• Knowledge of winter backcountry mountain recreation
• CAA member in good standing
• Ability to speak French
• Familiarity with video editing, animation, and motion graphics is an asset

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Vacation pay: 4%, increasing to 8%
• Access to staff discounts from CAA partners

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: June 18

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.