Equity
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The Communications and Outreach Manager will work closely with other team members in delivering programs, services and initiatives to our members and partners in alignment with the mission and goals of the Canadian Dance Assembly. This role will also facilitate communication and outreach efforts in ensuring timely delivery of information and resources. Our small but mighty team collaborates regularly and supports shared learning for everyone to contribute ideas and develop their knowledge and skills.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Communications & Information Exchange:
- Lead marketing and communications initiatives to maintain and build relationships with members and stakeholders
- Create, design and distribute e-newsletter and other news items.
- Monitor and maintain website content and social media platforms (currently Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Linktree and Hootsuite)
- Coordinate our Digital Strategy Plan
- Write news releases, feature stories, annual reports, briefing notes, and social media content as needed
- Manage communications support in alignment with programming initiatives (webinars, Zoom, Eventbrite etc.) as well as track evaluation of events
- Manage content and listings on the Canada Dance Map and facilitate plans to increase user engagement
- Assist with general promotion of member activities
- Some general administrative support to the team may be required
Programming/Outreach:
- Coordinate logistics for CDA’s outreach programming including online gatherings, member meetings, regional activity, and community meetings
- Occasionally host/facilitate member meetings or other events, or represent CDA at external events (digital-only at present unless public health measures change)
- Coordinate CDA’s involvement and participation in programming events with partners, collaborators and stakeholders
- Participate in the development of new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization in coordination with the team
- Assist with new member directed collaborations and initiatives, as needed
- In coordination with other staff members, including planning and implementation of CDA’s National Conference 2021
- Assist with some database management
Qualification:
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
- Comfortable with public speaking to represent the organization or to lead programming events
- Ability to develop and achieve programming goals within budget
- Comfort in managing multiple projects and timelines
- Has an understanding and appreciation of the multifaceted Canadian dance community
- Experience in website management (WordPress)
- Ability to understand and communicate/write in French an asset
- 3+ years experience in a non-profit, or equivalent training and experience, and/or undergraduate degree in Communications/Marketing/Arts Management or a related discipline
- Has project management or event planning experience
- Knowledge of the performing arts, cultural, non-profit, and/or dance sector.
- Experience in outreach activities, engaging communities or member engagement
- Skills in graphic design, video making an asset