Position Description
Horizon Ottawa is hiring a part-time Communications and Media Coordinator (CMC) staring February 1st, 2025 for a three-month contract with possibility of extension. The CMC’s role will be to work with the Coordinator, Board and membership to deliver an effective communications strategy as well as producing content such as press releases, social media posts and graphics.
The ideal candidate has previous experience with community/political organizing work, as well as some knowledge and understanding of Ottawa municipal politics and social movements. They will be able to work independently and problem-solve effectively. The ideal candidate will also have creative ideas of how to drive action and engagement around our campaigns.
We are looking for applicants who have read and agree with Horizon Ottawa’s mission and Basis of Unity.
We encourage and welcome the contributions that individuals from equity-seeking communities will bring to our campaign, and we invite First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, racialized people, low-income and working class people and those on social assistance, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, newcomers, and disabled people to apply for this position. Horizon Ottawa will actively work to support the successful candidate in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Write, create, and schedule engaging social media content and managing Horizon Ottawa’s social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Drafting outreach content including press releases and e-mails
- Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to other copy and content creation, assisting with outreach, mobilization and engagement.
Required Skills:
- Some understanding and knowledge of Ottawa municipal affairs and City Hall politics
- Previous experience in communications and content creation, ideally within a political or community outreach context
- Ability to work independently
- Be available to work evenings and weekends
- Experience with managing social media accounts and live-tweeting
- A positive attitude, and a commitment to social justice
Assets:
- Knowledge of CRMs like Nationbuilder
- Knowledge of Facebook Business Suite
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design software
- Bilingualism (English and French)
Compensation will be hourly at $21/hour for an average of 20 hours a week. This is a contract that begins as soon as possible and ends in May.
This job is a remote position.
How to apply:
Please submit your application to [email protected]
with the subject line “Communications and Media Coordinator”:
- Current resume
- Brief cover letter explaining why you want to work with Horizon Ottawa
The deadline for applications is January 28th at 11:59 PM, interviews for qualified candidates will begin as soon as possible.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Interviews will be conducted over Zoom.
