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Community Outreach Specialist

Community Outreach Specialist

Position
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:   Community Outreach Specialist and Public Relations Specialist
:   Communications Department
:   Children Without Borders (CWB)
:   September 14th, 2020
:   October 14th, 2020
:   One position – Domestic

Job summary:

Children Without Borders (CWB) is looking for a Community Outreach Specialist and Public Relations Specialist to work with us in Toronto. As the Community Outreach Specialist and Public Relations Specialist, your duties are as follows but not limited.

Job Descriptions / Responsibilities:
  • Organizers and manager of programs and initiatives that promote community wellness.
  • This position requires the ability to identify general community needs as well as the ability to identify services that are necessary for special populations.
  • Manage financials and garner further outreach support for the organization.
  • Periodically assess practices and outcomes to determine efficacy.
  • Create and maintain a favorable public image for their employer or client by communicating programs, accomplishments and/or points of view.
  • Tasked with fielding media questions and pitching stories to the media, preparing media kits and organizing press conferences.
  • Developing a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics.
  • Developing a media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media.
  • Coordinate all public relations activities.
  • Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
  • Experience in acting as an organizational spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews.
Qualifications / Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and plan effectively.
  • Awareness of different media agendas.
  • Excellent Time Management Skills.
To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please email your resume to info@childrenwithoutborders.ca along with a copy of your resume and references.

We would appreciate if you could provide us with additional information regarding yourself by answering the following questions:

  • Why do you want to join CWB?
  • What are your greatest strengths?
  • How did you hear about CWB?
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