Public Interest Alberta is on the front lines of the fight to strengthen and protect public services.

We are dedicated to principles of fairness, equity, transparency and democracy, and we believe that Alberta can be a place where nobody is left behind and everyone thrives.

Community organizing and supporting efforts to build a better province is our passion, and we’d love for you to join us!

 

 

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Officer is a full-time position responsible for managing media relations and communications. 

This position is based in Edmonton, with the possibility of a hybrid remote/on-site working arrangement.

The successful candidate will have a broad range of skills and experience related to membership engagement and communications. They will also have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and professionally with a broad group of organizations and individuals, strengthening existing relationships and building new ones.

PIA is committed to advocating for a socially, economically and environmentally just future for all Albertans. The successful candidate will share those values and have an understanding of the labour movement, community organizing, and the nonprofit sector. 

As PIA covers all of Alberta, a valid driver’s license is strongly preferred.

This is a unionized position with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 474.

Areas of Responsibility 

 

Communications

  • Develop and implement the organization's communications strategy, including internal and external communications, membership growth, media relations, and public engagement 
  • Provide general communications support to the executive director, including speaking notes and key messages  
  • Research, write, and produce multimedia and print materials for advocacy campaigns 
  • Design and write the organization’s quarterly newsletter (“The Advocate”) and e-newsletter  
  • Develop and implement a social media strategy  
  • Develop, write and edit website content  
  • Write and coordinate advertising, publications, including OpEds, articles, press releases, media statements, and written remarks.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with news media and journalists 
  • Work with designers and suppliers to create communications and advertising products 
  • Promote and coordinate events and media conferences 
  • Work remotely when required 

 

Membership

 

  • Support the executive director in the development of the organization’s membership growth and engagement strategy, including monthly donors, new memberships, membership renewals, and membership relations
  • Lead the planning of events, in-person and virtual, and engagement with membership
  • Support the executive director in planning engagement strategy with organizational and individual membership
  • Manage and update the membership relations database in coordination with the Finance and Administrative Officer
  • Plan and support tours/events across Alberta to support PIA’s engagement with members across the province
  • Support and implement the development of new membership benefits

Other Duties

  • Represent the organization at meetings as needed 
  • Contribute to the organization’s strategic directions
  • Regularly attend task force meetings and support their development and sustainability
  • Provide support to other staff as assigned  

 

Skills

 

  • Membership engagement and development
  • Strong written and verbal communications
  • Able to use a broad range of CRMs, Canva, Google Suite, and word processing software
  • Self-starter and ability to work independently when required
  • General understanding of budgets and bookkeeping
  • Experience with New/Mode and NationBuilder preferred but not required



Details:

 

As per the collective agreement, the starting salary is $56,128.80. Full health and retirement benefits are included in addition to the base salary.

 

Application Guidelines & Procedure

To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application - Communications and Membership Engagement Officer.”