Communications Specialist – Boreal Program
The Opportunity
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of Canada’s leading conservation organizations, is looking for a creative communications professional who understands the power of storytelling. For 77 years, DUC staff and supporters have worked tirelessly to conserve wetlands, water and wildlife. The country needs to hear our story. Conservation has never been more important to our environment, our economy and our future.
The successful candidate is proficient in a range of communications platforms and will provide marketing and communications materials to the conservation team working on one of the best opportunities for conservation –Canada’s Boreal Forest.
Our stories need to reach different audiences, different ways…from tweets to feature magazine pieces. You understand the focus of a story, the strength of a main character, and how conflict is an essential part of the human condition. Understanding the use of photography and video is an important part of the creative process, although technical skills are not the priority.
Our new communications specialist exercises journalistic discipline, has a healthy understanding of how the world works and appreciates the nuances of not-for-profit conservation work. An affinity for the outdoors, and the lifestyles associated with it, will allow you to better understand DUC’s culture. Meeting deadlines is key. Strong project management and the ability to work creatively with colleagues is essential.
An appropriate education is important, but we recognize it can come from a variety of disciplines. You may have a degree or diploma in communications, marketing, journalism or science. Whatever your academic journey, it has led you to this opportunity with DUC.
Requirements
§ Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills.
§ Strong story-telling abilities.
§ Ability to develop a variety of communications materials for various mediums (i.e. advertisements, brochures, posters, TV ads, flyers, media releases, etc).
§ Experience with external communications and media relations.
§ Web writing experience and knowledge of social media.
§ Previous experience working for a conservation organization would be considered an asset.
This position will be based from our dog-friendly office in Edmonton, AB.
How to Apply
Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you. If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter (including salary expectations) and resumé for confidential consideration to the attention of:
Carly Bjornsson, HR Generalist
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Email: resumes@ducks.ca
Closing deadline: September 16, 2016
Please quote “Communications Specialist” in the subject line of your application.
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment. Learn more at ducks.ca.
While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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