Communications and Engagement Coordinator

JOB POSTINGS #28

Communications and Engagement Coordinator

Our Vision

The Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health education and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. We work collaboratively to develop realistic community awareness of homelessness and provide housing opportunities for clients. CMHA Kamloops creates awareness, provides education, and supports individuals and families living with mental health or substance use concerns. Our programs are community-based, they include supportive and independent living, homelessness services, and peer support. By working closely with other community agencies, we are working to bridge gaps in mental health care and facilitate access to critical services and resources.

Position Type: 1 Full Time Position

Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hrs/wk.)

Salary & Benefits: $34.76/hour plus Extended Medical and Dental Benefits, Municipal Pension Plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Flexible Schedules

The Role

The main responsibilities include community education, marketing, communications, social media management, special events, community engagement, and other activities consistent with CMHA Kamloops' mandate. Additionally, under the direction of the Executive Director, the Coordinator will provide liaison support and administrative assistance to other team members as needed.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, skilled and passionate about mental health, eager to rally support for social awareness and other non-profit initiatives. They can design public engagement initiatives to transform communities, oversee events, and mobilize support for social activities. They are self-motivated, comfortable working autonomously, as part of a team, and remotely. They are detail-oriented and very organized.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee program staff, volunteers, and students by providing training, scheduling, monitoring, and providing feedback and support and by performing duties such as assigning work, providing feedback and evaluation, determining training requirements, orienting new staff, and maintaining attendance records.

- Manage communications, including social media strategy, public relations, and marketing campaigns; Write press releases, blog posts, website content, social media updates, newsletters, and other communication materials.

- Develop and oversee the implementation of the Merritt Resilience and Recovery: Mental Health Support Initiative, ensuring alignment with community needs and project goals.

- Lead community engagement efforts, including organizing and attending community events, liaising with community partners, and promoting mental health awareness.

- Oversee the development and delivery of community education programs, including Mental Health First Aid, SafeTALK, ASIST, and other community education initiatives.

Key Skills and Experience Required

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, community engagement, education, or program management; Post-secondary degree or an equivalent combination of formal training and experience in communication or program development.

- Valid Canadian Driver's License and satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms

- Mental Health First Aid an asset

CMHA Kamloops is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others whom may contribute to the further diversification of the Association. Lived experiences of mental illness and or addictions is considered an asset. To avoid a conflict of interest, people who are currently accessing CMHA Kamloops services are not eligible to apply.

A criminal record check free of convictions of violence and other crimes against the vulnerable will be required.

Thank you for your interest!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.76 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person