Communications Coordinator

Description:

The Communications Coordinator – Digital Specialist reports to the Communications Manager and will work closely with LSFN’s Program Directors and Events Coordinator. The incumbent will be involved in all aspects of the development and implementation of the Lac Seul First Nations internal and external communications strategies.

The Communications Coordinator – Digital Specialist is responsible for promoting, protecting, and executing the Lac Seul First Nations political and/or organizational interests by developing the executive media relations and public relations strategies, alongside internal communications to Lac Seul First Nation Council, staff, and membership.

Lac Seul First Nation offers comprehensive health and pension benefits and offers attractive leave benefits. The Communications Coordinator – Digital Specialist will be entitled to 1 week off during the March Break, 2 weeks off during the Christmas Break, plus earned vacation time and a monthly stipend for gas allowance, as well as other leave as per policy. All Lac Seul First Nation communities are road accessible.

Communications Content Development

• Create a wide range of high-quality communications materials related to special projects in various formats (project plans, briefing materials, reports, brochures, news releases, media lines, Q&As, backgrounders, etc.) for the appropriate audience,
• Create infographics, videos, and other content (for print and digital) as needed that make the First Nation’s work accessible to all audiences,
• Ensure content respects brand guidelines, accessibility, and bilingual standards
• Reinforce broader narratives and key messages,
• Attend important meetings and conferences, that may be out of town,
• Accountable for promoting programs and services,
• Builds effective working relationships within the organization and promotes ability and flexibility within the communications team by easily stepping into other roles as required.

Communications Planning and Strategy

• Contribute to the development of the communications strategies for several large-scale, programs and initiatives,
• Provide advice and recommendations to various departments on the best communications approaches and tools to help them effectively manage critical issues and deal with the impacts on programs,
• Contribute to the broader development of LSFN’s communications strategy.