Communications Coordinator

Be inspired, and inspire others. Build opportunities that change lives, including your own. Engage with people of all backgrounds so that others may be engaged. Be part of one of the largest and most respected sport organizations in the world. Welcome to Special Olympics BC! In this role, you will be a key member of our marketing and communications team, working collaboratively to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusion through our year-round sport programs. **The successful Communications Coordinator will:** * Execute and enhance Special Olympics BC’s email marketing, by developing content and maintaining subscriber lists for our internal communications program (including monthly e-newsletter and biweekly volunteer newsletter), donor communications program, and a range of sport, fundraising, and awareness initiatives. * Oversee the SOBC website, by writing compelling articles and page content, executing functional and structural content, monitoring performance, and optimizing for accessibility, reach, and user experience. * Support and strengthen SOBC’s media relations and initiatives for celebrity and government engagement. * Develop meaningful content for SOBC’s social media platforms and collaborate on social monitoring and community engagement. * Generate reports on website and email marketing analytics. * Develop and execute communications content for SOBC events and partner platforms as needed. * Work with the marketing & communications team to create communications collateral to support SOBC’s community programs and recruitment of volunteers, coaches, athletes, and donors province-wide. * Believe strongly in the Special Olympics mission, vision, and values. * Be comfortable working at home, at the Special Olympics BC office in Burnaby, and at SOBC events around the province as assigned. * Be willing to work some evenings and weekends. **Required skills and background:** * Post-secondary degree/diploma, or equivalent experience, in communications, marketing, or a related field. * 1+ years of experience writing and storytelling for a variety of platforms. * 1+ years of experience with email marketing, website management, and analytics. * Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and business products. * Comfort managing competing priorities and deadlines with complete accuracy. * Passion for providing top-quality service while collaborating with Special Olympics BC athletes, volunteers, families, supporters, and fellow staff. * Valid driver’s license. * Experience or comfort in graphic design and photography would be an asset, but not required. This position is based out of our provincial office in Burnaby, B.C. Special Olympics BC offers a hybrid work environment. Some work on evenings and weekends will be required. Occasional travel throughout B.C. will be required. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 per year, co