COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

RFP for the Slow Food in Canada Canadian Communications Coordinator

Role:

The selected candidate, under the direction of the Slow Food in Canada Executive Board will develop and execute a National Communication Strategy for the Slow Food Movement in Canada and will report to the Slow Food in Canada President. This is a bilingual position.

Term:

August 1, 2013 to Janua 30 2014

The responsibilities will include:

- manage the collection of information from the Canadian Slow Food network

- produce and coordinate the monthly newsletter in French and English

- manage the website content, including inquires to info@slowfoodcanada.ca; any inquiries that are beyond the skill or knowledge of the Officer can be sent on to the Secretary in French and English

- manage social media channels (Facebook page, Twitter)in French and English

- write articles and editorials to include the coordination of translations to adhere to the guidelines and/or bylaws of Slow Food in Canada

- manage copyright

- edit graphic design

- answer web, email and other media requests in French and English

- transmit press requests to the appropriate spokes person

- liaise with the Slow Food in Canada executive board

- provide an invoice to the board monthly regarding hours and work done

Skills:

- mastery of the French and English languages in spoken and written form

- knowledge of a third language is beneficial

- translation experience

- ability to develop and execute a Press Release

- mastery of CMS Word Press

- knowledge of design software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and In Design

- knowledge of social media management tools (Twitter, Facebook)

- knowledge of Microsoft Office suite or LibraryOffice suite

Prerequisites:

- minimum 2 years of communication experience, ideally for a provincial or national nonprofit focused on sustainable food, agriculture or food security