About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgarys college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. We launch our students
by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling. Proud to be named one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgarys first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Fund Development & Alumni Engagement (FDAE), the Content Specialist - Fund Development & Alumni Engagement (FDAE) writes, edits, and supports FDAE communications initiatives. This includes coordinating content development projects from start to finish, ensuring materials tell compelling donor and alumni stories that align with the Colleges goals and brand to raise awareness and enhance our overall reputation. The role contributes to the functions of the FDAE team as a writer, as well as playing a key role in providing strategic advice and executing communication tactics that are part of the teams deliverable metrics.

Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Communications oversight, Project coordination

• In collaboration with FDAE leadership, and the Donor Relations and Stewardship area, leads the conceptualization, development, and delivery of digital and print communications and content tactics and plans, in collaboration with FDAE leadership, and the Donor Relations and Stewardship area; this will include but is not limited to the Report to Community, stewardship reports, granting applications, speech writing, video scripting, and social media content
• Develops and manages an FDAE communications calendar with clear deliverables and deadlines outlined
• Responsible for planning and mapping writing projects end-to-end and ensuring that the process is efficient and meets quality assurance standards by using project management principles and tools to deliver the most efficient workflows.
• Maintains effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including Communications, Marketing and Creative teams, and academics, to ensure FDAE communications align with the Colleges objectives and brand; coordinates across the departments to ensure adequate subject matter expertise
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with external clients, vendors to execute projects

Content Development, Communications Support

• Applies creative and strategic thinking to storytelling in order to create content that articulates meaningful donor impact and alumni engagement
• Provides proof-reading and copy editing support within the FDAE team to ensure adherence to the Colleges communication and application of the Canadian Press (CP) style guide, as well as to review for accuracy of information and details
• Adjusts the FDAE communications calendar accordingly to address shifting priorities and deadlines; will provide advice to team leadership and seek support to ensure projects are still being completed on time
• Stays apprised of campus activities and news to align communications accordingly
• Conducts internal and external interviews to gather information as needed.
• Works with an understanding of target audience and writing assignment purpose
• Can effectively deal with complex issues and tight deadlines, using judgement, common-sense and problem-solving skills
• Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbally; possesses strong technical writing skills and conducts themselves in a professional manner when representing the College
• Has experience engaging with and supporting communication needs of senior and/or executive-levels of leadership
• Must have prior experience in a communications-related role within the non-profit and/or post-secondary setting
• Must be able to work independently to meet deadlines with minimal supervision, while also understanding where collaboration is needed
• Excellent analysis and research skills are an asset.
• Graphic design skills or sensibilities are an asset.
• Experience in video creation is an asset
• A well-developed knowledge of the field and practice of the non-profit sector is critical.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field)
• Minimum 3-5 years writing experience for various audiences
• Strong understanding of the post-secondary/non-profit sectors with a preference for experience in donor communications
• Strong portfolio of writing content for web, print and other audiences
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire

This opening is a continuous Exempt position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Closing Date: July 30, 2025

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.