Communications Coordinator

Vision

The Indigenous Prosperity Foundation is a national charitable organization dedicated to supporting underserved Indigenous women, youth, and early-stage entrepreneurs in starting and growing successful businesses. We bring together donors, funders, and granting organizations to partner with Indigenous Financial Institutions and ecosystem partners across Canada. Our mission is to create a thriving and inclusive Indigenous economy, grounded in Indigenous values, where every Indigenous person has the support and resources to fulfill their potential and lift others.

Why IPF?

We provide an attractive compensation package with outstanding benefits, which include:

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and paramedical services.
• Defined contribution pension plan.
• A supportive work environment that values Indigenous culture.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Competitive vacation time.
  • Personal days.

Position Summary

The Communications Officer plays a key role in creating and executing effective communication strategies to promote and enhance the organization’s image, brand, and activities. The role places a strong emphasis on handling social media platforms, media relations, and providing administrative support to ensure seamless internal and external communications.  

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Develop and execute social media strategies across various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn) to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Create, curate, and manage content, including writing, editing, and publishing posts, images and videos.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries, and engage with followers to foster a positive community.
• Analyze social media metrics and prepare reports to track the effectiveness of campaigns and strategies.
• Execute paid advertising and boosting campaigns to drive growth.

Content Creation

• Draft and edit content for newsletters, press releases, reports, and other communication materials.
• Utilize Canva and/or other desktop applications to produce visually appealing and cohesive marketing materials.
• Ensure all content aligns with the organization’s voice, style, and branding guidelines.

Media Relations

• Assist in managing relationships with media outlets and journalists.
• Support the coordination of interviews, press conferences, and media appearances for organizational spokespeople.

Storytelling

• Develop campaigns to elevate and uplift stories of Indigenous youth entrepreneurs.
• Showcase youth entrepreneurship impact and demonstrate the significant impact of supporting youth entrepreneurs through data-driven reports and presentations, aimed at engaging stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing and distributing announcements and other communication materials.

Event Planning

• Help plan and coordinate events, including logistics, vendor management and on-site support.
• Assist in the creation of event materials such as agendas, programs, and promotional items.

Other

• Maintain organized records of communications activities, media contacts, and other relevant information.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties as required.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

Education

• The ideal candidate for this role will have a minimum 2-year College Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing.
• While a post-secondary degree is preferred, candidates with a combination of relevant experience and education may also be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in communications, media, public relations, or related roles.
• Prior experience working with Indigenous communities and/or organization is preferred.

Abilities, Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency in modern productivity tools, social media management tools, content management systems, and analytics platforms.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

IPF does not use AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role.

Primary Location: Ottawa, Ontario. IPF operates on a hybrid work model. Remote work arrangements may be considered based on organizational needs and role responsibilities. 

Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, section 24 (1)).

The Indigenous Prosperity Foundation (IPF) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity or interview, please inform us if you require any accommodations.