Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator will be responsible to provide and coordinate public relations on behalf of MCS. The Communications Coordinator will provide oral and written communication for staff and supporters and maintain social media sites in alignment with the MCS Vision, Mission and Values.

• Create newsletters for constituents and community;
• Respond to e-mail, on-line, telephone, and in-person inquiries from the community and/or refer to the appropriate individuals or programs;
• Create marketing and media materials;
• Maintain and update MCS website and social media channels;
• Other related duties as assigned and as position develops.

Core Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Communications or equivalent experience;
• Experience in promotion and social media required;
• Computer skills, including MS Office, WordPress, MailChimp required;
• Strong organizational and time management skills required;
• Sitting/standing/typing/mousing/screen work for extended periods of time;
• Appreciation for the Low German language, people, and culture;
• Ability to speak Low German language an asset but not required;
• Assist with planning and execution of community events;
• Police check for the vulnerable person sector required upon hire at applicants expense