Education and Communications Coordinator

(1 fte – 35 hours per week)
This is a contracted position with an end of March 31^st, 2024. The Agency actively pursuing funding for continuation.

Salary range: $40,000.00 – $45, 754 per annum

Réseau ACCESS Network strives to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community in which we live. We prioritize equity and inclusion and challenge structural forms of oppression like racism, colonialism, and white supremacy that sustain unjust social and racial hierarchies. The agency is committed to the meaningful involvement of people living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C; persons with living/lived experience who use drugs; members of 2S-LGBTQIA+ communities; individuals from Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, Black, Brown, Asian and members of ethnocultural communities, and persons with dis/abilities and strongly encourages the above-mentioned individuals to apply for this position. Each new hire is an opportunity to embrace new perspectives, and the team is excited to expand the agency further. 

REPORT AND ACCOUNTABLE TO:      Director of Peer Engagement

POSITION PURPOSE:

1. Develop, and promote the delivery of HIV/HCV/Harm Reduction educational materials and presentations within the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts.

1. Coordinate, maintain and build a strategic and effective communications, public relations, media relations, and social media presence for Réseau ACCESS Network in order to best promote HIV/HCV/Harm reduction awareness, prevention, anti-stigma and educational events.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

RESPONSIBILITIES TO:  Director of Peer Engagement

Community Education

1. Deliver HIV/HCV/Harm Reduction educational presentations within the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts.
2. Coordinate the development and/or provision of all educational material (i.e., pamphlets, fact sheets, social media, and other marketing materials/media).
3. Act as a liaison between Réseau ACCESS Network and local community organizations in advancing key affected population prevention initiatives.
4. Establish, facilitate, and maintain collaborative partnership opportunities with local community organizations and groups that serve key affected population.

Communications/Media Responsibilities

1. Designs, develops, and produces marketing and promotional materials for the agency.
2. Responsible for the maintenance and content of the Agency’s website and social media.
3. Initiate and coordinate media coverage for educational, awareness, fundraising and special events, producing media releases, fact sheets and backgrounders.
4. Work with agency management to develop an education and communication plan to ensure goals and objectives are being met.
5. Working with the agency’s multidisciplinary team, ensuring responses to social media posts/comments are provided in a timely manner.

Graphic Design

1. Assist in the production and/or editing of materials such as agency brochures, program posters, or other reports.
2. Work with agency management to coordinate art direction to all graphic/creative communications projects.
3. Provide marketing support to the planning of agency-wide events, including fundraising events, to ensure brand requirements.
4. Ensure agency-wide communication standards, a consistent image, and graphic standards are adhered to.

Administration

1. Develop and maintain tracking tool including contact information, activities, and evaluation of service delivery.
2. Ensure that all necessary reports on statistical data (i.e. OCASE, OCHART, Program Plans, etc.) are completed and submitted to the appropriate sources by the requested due date.
3. Work with members of the Peer Engagement team, Education, Prevention and Community Resources department and/the Manager of Programs and Services to develop annual program work plans.
4. Meet regularly with the Director of Peer Engagement to keep them fully informed on program developments, problems, and activities.
5. Assist with the regular upkeep of Réseau ACCESS Network offices.
6. Participate in staff meetings and other staff sharing opportunities.
7. Provide input to organizational reviews.

Other:

1. Assist in fundraising projects and/or other duties as deemed important and appropriate by the Executive Director and mutually agreed upon.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English (Fluency in other languages an asset)
• Fully Vaccinated (2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine)
• Minimum two years’ experience in developing and implementing educational programs and materials.
• Experience with graphic design, communications, public relations
• Knowledge of people made marginalized, substance use, mental health, and sexuality matters.
• Demonstrated excellence in written, presentation, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts including addiction, mental health and other health related providing organizations.
• Proven experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram)
• Experience with design tools (i.e., Adobe Creative Suite) and knowledge of WordPress.
• Exceptional, effective, and professional communication skills (written, oral and visual).
• Ability to question and propose alternatives for communications to be developed and delivered.
• Ability to learn subject-specific terminology for use in developing written materials; knowledge of when and how to use various channels of communication.
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to successfully take an assigned task from concept to finish.
• Creative, self-directed, results focused and team player.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends when required in a variety of social and physical settings.

Working Conditions

• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to work in a variety of settings.
• 35-hour work week, overtime compensated by time off in lieu.
• Access to medical benefits after 3 months.
• Access to vacation time after 6 months

Please submit your cover letter and resumé to [email protected]