Marketing Communications Manager - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Charity: Vancouver Chinatown FoundationLocation: Vancouver, BCVancouver Chinatown FoundationThe Vancouver Chinatown Foundation is a registered charity founded in 2011 to honour a culture and communityestablished in Vancouver over 100 years ago and is dedicated to building a more resilient and inclusive communityby promoting the wellbeing of those in need while preserving Chinatown’s irreplaceable cultural heritage. We have avision of a prosperous, vibrant, and inclusive Chinatown, where people come to live, work, and play.The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation’s efforts to revitalize this important neighbourhood are grounded on threeinterconnected pillars: physical, commercial & cultural revitalization. There are a number of projects and initiatives thatsupport these pillars, including:Chinatown Storytelling CentreFoo Hung Curios gift shop at the Chinatown Storytelling CentreChinatown Vintage fashion boutique58 West Hastings (an innovative, 231-unit social housing project in the DTES)May Wah HotelLight Up Chinatown! (Economic Revitalization Program culminating in an annual outdoor festival)We are looking for a Marketing Communications leader who wants to make a lasting, positive difference inVancouver’s Chinatown. If you want to work alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues where you can applyyour marketing skills to advance our cause we would love to hear from you. We encourage you to visit:https://www.chinatownfoundation.org/ and https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Marketing Communications Manager that is excited to help bring theFoundation’s mission to life. This position is best suited for an individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment, andis able to adapt quickly. This position plays a critical role on our marketing team and will lead many diverse projectsand initiatives in the Foundation’s portfolio. Key responsibilities include developing and managing the marketingstrategy and programs; setting social media channel strategies; and implementing digital and print communications.You will manage the Marketing Team and work in close collaboration with volunteers, advisors, and externalconsultants.The Marketing Communications Manager will have a proven track record of consistently achieving goals, meetingdeadlines, possessing professional communications skills (written and verbal), developing and managing themarketing plan and budget, and cultivating and stewarding relationships with partners and community organizations.If you enjoy working with a collaborative and enthusiastic team, come join us!Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, recommend, and manage marketing campaigns for the Foundation’s initiatives, with a focus onthe Chinatown Storytelling Centre and Foo Hung Curios; Light Up Chinatown!; and the VancouverChinatown Foundation brand to align with the annual marketing planSetting and implementing the Foundation’s digital channel strategies - social media channels (FB, IG,TW, TT), email marketing, and blogOversee the Foundation’s communications and digital channels with the Marketing Coordinator (contentfor social media; updates to websites and blogs; e-newsletters; copy development; new releases; andprint collateral)Develop the overall marketing & communications strategy, and work with leadership team, advisors,consultants, and other team membersManage and coach marketing team members, and effectively work with external designers andconsultants by providing on-brand, actionable creative briefs; managing and coordinating the designand distribution of publications and collateral (print, digital and video assets); and fostering productiverelationshipsCollaborate with the Foundation’s Event Planner, Retail Manager, and Economic Revitalization team toprovide marketing assistance as neededActively grow the Foundation’s brand and digital presence (social media and email databases)Qualifications & Attributes:Accomplished marketing professional with a passion for making a difference. Ability to inspire, motivate, andmentor, and capable of managing a range of assignments and meeting multiple deadlinesSuperior writing skills with a talent for storytelling; experience in editing copy and a proficiency for attentionto detailProven track record and experience in integrated marketing programs and campaignsComfortable with ambiguity and creative problem solving to find new approaches to reaching visitors,donors, sponsors, and community partners. A Can-Do attitude is a must.Demonstrated use of digital content creation (including written, graphical, or video format)Having a good eye for design and photographyProduction knowledge for both digital and static assetsKnowledge and use of a CRM platform; experience with Wordpress would be considered an assetExperience in supervising staff and ability to work independently and as part of a teamBachelors degree in marketing, communications or related fieldMinimum 5 years of related marketing and communications experienceMust be able to take direction, and handle difficult situations with mature judgement, diplomacy and tactTo apply, please submit a cover letter and your resume to careers@chinatownfoundation.org.We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sexualorientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidatesselected for interviews will be contacted.Quick Apply

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