[Hiring] Communications Coordinator @Cre
Mar 26, 2025 - Cre is hiring a remote Communications Coordinator. 💸 Salary: $53,475 - $62,558. 📍Location: Canada.
Communications Coordinator
(Indigenous applicants preferred)
Open to: Internal & External Candidates
Job term:
Temporary FT (7 Month contract with possibility of extension)
Hours:
35 hours per week
Contract Start:
May 2025
Location:
Canada remote, with occasional in-person obligations and travel
Compensation:
$53,475 - $62,558
Who We Are
Founded in 2008, Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR), formerly CRE, is a national Indigenous youth-led organization. We envision a future where Indigenous youth are empowered and connected as dynamic leaders in vibrant and thriving communities. We collaborate with communities to provide programs, grants and opportunities that are grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being and designed to strengthen and amplify the voices of Indigenous youth. Centering Indigenous youth perspectives, we have 7 deeply held principles that guide us in our work and the way in which we relate to each other;
· Reciprocity
· Innovation
· Accountability
· Reclamation
· Advocacy
· Resurgence
· Solidarity
IYR is a workplace that puts its employees and community first. We are a living wage employer and believe in prioritizing a healthy work-life balance. We provide opportunities for flexible working hours, time off for ceremony and other life responsibilities and we actively respond to the accessibility needs of those who work with us. We are a results-oriented working environment, choosing to focus on achieving objectives, rather than promoting the status quo.
Your Impact
Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, you support the administration and execution of all communications initiatives. This role involves collaborating with internal teams to document and implement communication strategies that amplify the voices of Indigenous Youth.
Summary of Duties & Responsibilities
Administration:
- Provide administrative support to the director, and entire department regarding scheduled postings, webpage updating, and other communications initiatives.
- Coordinate cross departmental tasks including Asana items, external communications, and necessary internal trainings and teachings.
- Assist and coordinate external vendors in the completion of hired tasks for communication purposes.
- Prepare correspondence, contracts, forms, reports, manuals, and presentations for the Director and other department staff members.
- Continuously improve administrative communications operations for efficiency and effectiveness.
Communications:
- Track digital engagements, evaluate communication efforts, and generate reporting documentation to support communications assessments.
- Summarize communication data to provide insights into audience engagement and refine strategies as needed.
- Support in overseeing regular updates and posts to the company website, ensuring content is current, relevant, and aligned with the organization’s messaging.
- Support in the creation of external communications, social media content, webpage blogs, and general copyright support.
Community Engagement:
- Uphold and promote the organization’s cultural values and guiding principles in all workplace practices.
- Engage with the Indigenous community and support initiatives that strengthen relationships and collaboration.
Health, Safety, and Wellness:
- All employees are required to carry out their duties in a manner that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of others by reporting all potential hazards; and all incidents and injuries; as well as co-operating with any measures introduced in the workplace to improve OH&S.
Other:
- Maintain high ethical standards and demonstrate integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness in all endeavours and communications.
- Support and participate in all IYR staff, department, and team meetings.
- Participate in external and internal committees, working groups, or projects as required.
- Undertake other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 1+ years in a communications, public relations, or related role (equivalent education may be considered).
- 1+ years experience working with Indigenous youth communities and organizations.
- Previous administrative experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously would be an asset.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail.
Who You Are:
- You see the bigger picture: You have a deep appreciation and respect for the history, culture, and autonomy of Indigenous peoples. You have experience working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities/organizations and believe in using your skills and talents to advance reconciliation.
- You are a relationship builder and collaborator: You are focused on people and communities, value personal and professional relationships, and love any opportunity to work with others.
- You are detail-oriented: Although you see the big picture, the minutiae do not escape you. You are able to balance multiple projects: monitoring the moving pieces, overseeing teams in locations across Canada, planning logistics, and ensuring projects are completed on time.
- You are flexible: Issues arise. Plans change. You can quickly adapt as required and make contingency plans to ensure projects proceed as needed.
- You are calm and supportive: It’s rare to see you flustered. You excel in the face of ambiguity. People feel at ease coming to you with issues and concerns. You are always happy to help.
- You are a self-starter and leader: If you see a problem, you are the sort of person who fixes it. You are accomplished at delegating tasks and bringing people together to complete projects.
Compensation:
- Salary: $53,475-$62,558
- Other: GRRSP employer contribution that is 5% of salary
- Health benefits: will begin following a 3-month probationary period
- Vacation: 3 weeks and statutory holidays, in addition to a 2-week winter closure
- Personal Days: 15 days
- Cultural Days: 5 days annually
- Flexible Work Week Options: 4 and 5 Day work week options.
Application Method
As a part of your expression of interest, please provide a cover letter that introduces yourself and share your passion for working alongside youth (especially youth in Indigenous, racialized, and newcomer communities) and highlight how your qualifications align with this role. IYR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you have any questions, you can contact sheneice@indigenousyouthroots.ca. IYR believes in barrier-free hiring practices. Please reach out to indicate how we can accommodate you.
You can submit a completed application (cover letter and résumé) through the IYR website.
Hiring Process
Contact for interview if applicable: Mid-April 2025
We encourage you to explore some of the work the IYR does to familiarize yourself prior to interviews: https://indigenousyouthroots.ca
Indigenous Youth Roots is committed to equitable representation and access. Candidates from Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.
Similar Remote Jobs
More jobs at Cre
More All Others jobs
-
All others unspecified USAApr 02, 2025
More jobs in Canada
-
Data Analysis $151,500 - $208,350 (nyc/sf) or $136,400 - $187,550 (other locations) USA, CanadaApr 02, 2025
-
Software Development unspecified CanadaApr 02, 2025
-
Sales / Business competitive compensation packages USA, CanadaApr 02, 2025
Kickstart Your Job Search
Unlock 54,739 additional remote jobs, advanced search & email notifications
Too many emails? Declutter your inbox with Meco
Your home for reading newsletters
| 📍 | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: Canada |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
|
Salary
💸
$53,475 - $62,558
|
Remote
Location
Canada
|
|
Job Type
contract
|
Posted
Mar 26, 2025
|
| 📍 | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: Canada |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
