The British Columbia Co-operative Association, the umbrella organization that works on behalf of co-ops and credit unions in British Columbia seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator on a half-time, contract basis to meet their Communication Plan targets. The objectives of the position are to build and disseminate compelling communications content that will help BCCA to:

• Become a relevant resource for people interested in co-operatives
• Promote the co-operative sector through social & digital media
• Build strong relationships with member co-operatives who are using social media
• Promote BCCA workshops, conferences, events, programs, meetings and resources
• Increase awareness of the benefits of BCCA membership

Duties of the Position

• Create visually exciting, branded communications & marketing materials, including our e-newsletter
• Expand the dissemination of communications materials from a current base of 600 recipients to 2,500 recipients
• Build cross-promotion opportunities in the co-op sector, including BCCA member benefits
• Develop video resources and promotions
• Develop, acquire and distribute information of relevance to the co-op sector
• Increase traffic to BCCA’s website and social media
• Develop media relationships
• Provide communications support for BCCA programs, committees and projects, e.g., youth program, co-op development program, elder care project, Government Relations committee and Communications committee
• Provide support for BCCA’s member recruitment activities, including management of our contact database
• Perform related administrative duties commensurate with the position, including setting and meeting budget targets

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong familiarity with the co-op enterprise model (mandatory)
• Proven track record in marketing and communications for not-for-profit organizations (mandatory)
• Strong computer skills, especially desktop publishing programs (mandatory and preferably Indesign)
• Proven high level administrative skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy office environment with periods of high volume
• High degree of resourcefulness, ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication (including writing) skills
• Experience developing and maintaining budgets
• Professional, friendly, and highly motivated team player with a positive attitude

Desired Training and Experience:

• University degree/college diploma in marketing/communications

Terms of Employment:

This is a half-time contract position beginning May 1, 2014, renewable on April 1st of each year. The contract fee is $30,000 plus GST. The Coordinator must work out of the BCCA office.

Submit a resume with cover letter by email with “Marketing & Communications Coordinator” in the subject line to: murray@bcca.coop

Carol Murray, Executive Director
B.C. Co-op Association

Application deadline is April 22, 2014 at 4pm.  Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted April 23rd & 24th, 2013.