Communications Coordinator

Job title: Communications Coordinator

Job description: Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust (DF&WT) is a non-profit organization that works with farmers in the Fraser River estuary to improve soil health and enhance farmland for wildlife habitat. The mission of the organization is to promote the preservation of farmland and wildlife habitat on the Fraser River estuary through co-operative land stewardship with local farmers.

The DF&WT was established in 1993 by a group of farmers and conservationists who were concerned with the ongoing loss of farmland as well as ensuring that farmland was being managed to support the large populations of migratory birds that pass through the region every winter. The Fraser River estuary supports the highest abundance and diversity of migratory words in all of Canada over the winter season. As a result, it has been designated as Canada’s top Important Bird Area. The region also boasts a highly productive agricultural sector that produces everything from potatoes to blueberries.

Our Stewardship Programs integrate research, education, and financial incentives to promote the sustainable use of agricultural land within the Fraser River estuary by bringing conservationists and farmers together as “Partners in Stewardship.” These programs provide farmers with cost-share funding to establish wildlife habitat and/or invest in long term soil fertility on their farms. To-date, our programs have supported the planting and maintenance of over 85,000 acres of cover crops, 13,600 acres of grassland set-asides and 10 km of hedgerows. Approximately $9.6 million in cost-share payments have been disbursed through our stewardship programs to the farming communities of Delta and Richmond, BC to support these sustainable agricultural practices.

By providing solutions to farmers that are compatible with their crop rotations, DF&WT’s Stewardship Programs contribute to the long-term viability of local farming operations. This contributes to the continued availability of farmland for food production and wildlife conservation well into the future.

About the Opportunity

Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust is hiring a part-time (approx. 24 hrs/wk) Communications Coordinator. There will be times of the year when 40 hrs/wk may be required (i.e. leading up to community events and fundraisers).

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for strengthening and broadening the reputation of the DF&WT by creating compelling content for the organization’s website, print materials and social media/digital communications, and through leading events and media relations.

Duties of the Communications Coordinator include writing and creating content to promote DF&WT achievements, maintaining social media channels, curating and editing electronic publications for content & clarity, and coordinating outreach events.

This position reports directly to the DF&WT’s Executive Director and works in close collaboration with DF&WT staff as well as local farmers, partner organizations, funders and community members.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Promotes the DF&WT and expands reach by assisting in the implementation of marketing strategies
• Plans and executes marketing campaigns (including promotional, awareness, and digital fundraising) across all marketing channels resulting in raised brand awareness and increased annual public donations
• Takes the lead in researching, writing, graphic design, sourcing images and posting content to the DF&WT social media accounts (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn)
• Takes the lead in coordinating our annual community event (Day at the Farm) that sees 4-5,000 attendees from across Metro Vancouver and our biennial BBQ fundraiser.
• Maintains the content calendar for upcoming events, campaigns, news stories and notable days related to agriculture, conservation, and the DF&WT
• Supports DF&WT outreach by writing, proofreading, editing and producing newsletters, media articles, blog posts, and marketing materials
• Researches, arranges photos/videos and writes articles related to DF&WT, farmer partners, partner organizations and funders to promote achievements and highlight relevant stories
• Update, create content and maintain DF&WT website
• Create traffic and increase followers across all social media platforms
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to manage and coordinate incoming media inquiries and customize each response accordingly
• Liaises with vendors (e.g. graphic designers, marketing suppliers and mailing houses), as required
• Provides recommendations to Executive Director on trends, adjustment in tactics and promotion opportunities
• Performs other related duties as required.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience
• Diploma or Degree in relevant field such as public relations, marketing, communications, biology, agroecology or equivalent
• Interest in promoting and knowledge of agriculture and wildlife conservation
• Ability to effectively use Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Proficient in digital communications and experience with multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Experience in writing, editing, graphic design and content curation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion and deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.
• Experience with photography and videography an asset
• Knowledge of effective marketing and public engagement strategies
• Comfortable working independently under minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, problem solver
• Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
• Under the age of 30 (funding requirements for position)

To Apply for the position of DF&WT Communications Coordinator, submit your resume and a cover letter to (in the subject line put: “Communications Coordinator Application”) by July 14, 2021.

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Compensation: $24/hr
Vacation:4% vacation pay will be compensated in lieu of paid time-off. Maximum three weeks un-paid time off.
Mileage: $0.58/km for work-related travel

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