Communications & Professional Development Officer (CPDO)

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Community Futures Ontario (CFO) members are recognized as leaders for rural community economic development. Community
Futures Ontario supports its members to deliver quality services in their communities and provides the voice for the Community
Futures Program in Ontario.

The person in this position is responsible for leading professional communication and coordinating professional development activities on behalf of the Association.

Duties will include:

  • Management of all website content
  • Coordination of social media strategy and content with the 4 Ontario CFDC networks and the national network
  • Production of monthly e-newsletter
  • Organization of Annual Conference workshop and plenary speakers
  • Coordination of training for CFDC staff, based on consultation with the 4 Ontario CFDC networks
  • Promotion of Community Futures Leadership Institute staff certification and Board training modules
  • Liaison with CUSource online learning

Qualifications/Skill Requirements:

  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in English and French required
  • Post-secondary education in a related program, e.g. Communications and Public Affairs, Adult Learning
  • Demonstrated excellence in customer service and relationship management
  • Experience in providing services to a membership organization in the not-for-profit sector
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Proactive, organized, self-motivated, accountable
  • Ability to work as a team player with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to travel, use of own vehicle, valid driver’s license

Please apply by sending your resume in confidence to careers at performancegroup.ca by March 21, 2017.

Deadline: 
21 Mar 2017
Region: 
Location: 
Community Futures Ontario
St. Thomas  Ontario
Canada
Categories: 
Communications
Regional Development
Rural CED