Communication Manager

Communications Manager
Reports to:
Director, Member Services
Location:
Remote in Canada
Position Type:
Full time, 12-month contract with possibility of extension
Salary range:
$70,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience
Application Deadline:
November 26th, 2026, 11:00pm EST
About the Organization4-H Canada is a national, not-for-profit youth development organization that works with provincial 4-H organizations to help young people build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to become engaged, responsible leaders. Guided by the motto “Learn to Do by Doing,” 4-H offers hands‑on, youth‑led programs in agriculture, food, science and technology, leadership, citizenship, and community engagement. Supported by dedicated volunteers, staff, partners, and sponsors across the country, 4‑H Canada has been helping youth reach their full potential for more than 100 years. At the national level, 4‑H Canada supports collaboration among provinces, advances shared priorities and national programs, and represents 4‑H on the national stage.
Position OverviewThe Communications Manager plans and delivers integrated communications that build awareness, engagement, and participation in 4-H Canada’s priority programs, events, initiatives, and partnerships, aligned with the 4-H Canada strategic plan.
The successful candidate combines strong writing and editing skills with practical and strategic planning, execution, and relationship‑building skills. This hands‑on role leads day‑to‑day digital communications, website and social media management, content development, media relations, and stakeholder communications.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and implement communications plans aligned with organizational priorities, programs, events, partnerships, and the 4-H Canada strategic plan.
Work with internal teams to identify needs, opportunities, key messages, and required materials.
Write, edit, and publish website, newsletter, email, social media, media, sponsor, Annual Report, presentations, and stakeholder content.
Serve as the primary editor and ensure communications are accurate, engaging, on‑brand, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Maintain current, accessible, and user‑friendly website content, including news, resources, events, and program updates.
Plan, create, schedule, publish, and monitor social media content that supports programs, events, campaigns, and organizational priorities.
Track performance and identify opportunities to increase awareness, engagement, and participation.
Track engagement and performance metrics to report to stakeholders and to use as a tool to improve media performance.
Create timely, clear communications for members, volunteers, youth, donors, sponsors, alumni, and partners.
Showcase impact and outcomes while supporting partner and sponsor recognition.
Apply 4-H Canada’s visual identity and brand standards across communications, while also preserving 4-H Canada’s brand integrity through licensing, usage approvals, etc.
Review materials and advise sta, contractors, and partners on brand use.
Coordinate communications projects, calendars, timelines, vendors, budgets, and reporting from planning through delivery.
Other tasks as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Four to seven years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or digital engagement.
Degree or diploma in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, digital communications, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in writing and editing with precision, communications planning, social media, website management, and project coordination.
Experience in a nonprofit, association, membership, agriculture, youth-serving, or community organization is an asset.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and plain-language skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media tools, and analytics.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines independently and collaboratively.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, providing day‑to‑day leadership while actively contributing to the work required to deliver results.
Strong interpersonal skills and a service‑oriented approach to building relationships and collaborating with provincial 4‑H staff, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and stakeholders.
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