Sandwich Community Health Centre Inc.

Communications Officer (Maternity Leave)

 

Currently, SCHC is seeking a Communications Officer for a 1 year maternity leave.

 

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in at least one of the following disciplines: public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or fundraising (required)
• Five years experience in the fields of marketing, public relations, or communications
• Sound knowledge of: layout and design concepts, practices and procedures; advertising and media buying; communications and promotion; public and media relations
• Proficiency in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Publisher
• Sound knowledge of and experience working with electronic file transfer systems; computer peripherals such as scanners, CD/DVD drives, zip drives, and digital cameras
• Ability to demonstrate effective team behaviours such as active listening, sharing, balanced participation, and contributing to shared team goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to exercise tact, good judgment and diplomacy
• Professional affiliations in communications or fundraising (required)
• In co-ordination with the Director, Community Development and the CEO, develop and distribute press releases for the Centre and all of its programs to all media and community agencies
• Assist as a liason with staff for assistance with media and marketing initiatives
• Co-ordinate the marketing and media for THC fundraising events.
• Edit and write various publications
• Ensure all material on the web site is current and items are put on in a timely manner
• Participate on the annual gala committee, golf committee and Teen Health Month. Assume a variety of tasks or duties to ensure (or contribute to) the overall success of these and other special events
• Photograph THC events and file these photographs on home folders
• Assist in the overall implementation of the annual PR/Development Department Plan

 

Please forward your cover letter and resume by March 26th, 2010, clearly stating how your skills and experience meet the position requirements to:

 

Human Resource Department

Sandwich Community Health Centre Inc.

749 Felix

Windsor, Ontario

N9C 3K9

Email: careers@sandwichchc.org

 

We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Sandwich Community Health Centre Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from people who reflect our diverse community.

 

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