Creative Communications Associate - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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About UsSt.Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout Manitoba which support over 1600 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families. We are committed to delivering person and family centered supports through individualized programs and services. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.Visit St.Amant online at www.stamant.caPosition Summary and Scope of Service: St.Amant’s core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce which is paramount to supporting the community we serve. Reporting to the Director of Communications & Public Affairs and consistent with the Mission, Values and policies of St.Amant, the Creative Communications Associate is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations.Exemplifying the mission, vision and values of St.Amant, the Creative Communications Associate works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering employees respectful customer service. This position is a journalist at heart with a nose for news. The goal of this position is to help bring all of the work of St.Amant and St.Amant Foundation to life, while also moving people to action. This team member is nimble and versatile, a good writer, photographer and videographer funneling creative work ready to publish to help the team meet theircommunications goals.St.Amant values and promotes volunteerism in the workplace. Volunteers bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, share diverse perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do. As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, train, mentor, collaborate and invest in volunteer initiatives.Qualifications:Educational:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Creative Communications, journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field required
• Minimum three years’ experience in a communications position
• Combination of education and experience will be considered
• Graduate from Français or French Immersion high school preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to read and speak French is required
• Translation is used for written documentation. However, reviewing and placing translated text on a website and conversational French are essential
• Training in the use of Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design software (InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, etc.)

Professional:

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong ability to take initiative and solve problems
• A proven ability to flex the creative muscles and generate new and interesting ideas that contribute to overall goals
• Proven skill in writing, editing and media and communication planning
• Training in electronic office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience creating and editing videos for publication online
• Proven skills using Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, LinkedIn and other social media

Personal:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as a collaborative team player in a team environment
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to generate ideas to improve work procedures and contribute to an environment that fosters growth, development and innovation
• Superb interpersonal ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with humility and self-awareness
• Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
• Demonstrates competence and character that inspires trust
• Acts with integrity and respect in all interactions
• Values and commitment to continuous self-growth and professional learning
• Ability to learn quickly with a keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail
• Creative and innovative, with an interest in process improvement

Duties and Responsibilities:Program Service and Support:Consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and Policies of St.Amant, the Creative Communications Associate develops and nurtures a culture of story-telling that will help St.Amant and St.Amant Foundation meet its strategic goals. Quality services are evident when professional communication, timeliness, accuracy, ethical awareness/sensitivity, confidentiality are consistently demonstrated as required by legislation and program/service standards.Duties include:

• Pitches creative new ideas that will help engage our various audiences and stakeholders
• Researches, concepts, plans, writes and edits content, including but not limited to: thought leadership pieces, news blogs, infographics, fundraising letters, internal and external newsletters
• Plans, storyboards, writes, films and edits and other products for video and digital platforms
• Takes photographs to accompany stories and to support event production
• Supports programs, services, project teams and committees by crafting captivating media narratives and provides support for overall communications needs
• Compiles competitive information, stays abreast of advertising and marketing trends, and obtains additional background and current development information through research and interviews
• Supports the content creation and management of digital billboards, intranet and websites
• Supports overall communication goals within St.Amant and St.Amant Foundation

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

• Human Resource Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organization Planning and Development

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.St.Amant is a bilingual organization.As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.We thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.Application deadline: 2022-02-03Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

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