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Communications & Events Coordinator

Generate Canada
4 months ago
Full-time
On-site
Unknown

Term: Permanent, 1.0 FTE, 1 active vacancy Reports to: Managing Director Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 /yr Location: Remote, Canada About Us The Nature Investment Hub (the “Hub”) is a Solution Space of Generate Canada in partnership with the Smart Prosperity Institute. The Hub holds a vision where investment in nature grows and aligns with the value and benefits nature creates for communities, cultures and economies–today and for future generations. To help get there, the Hub will drive a fivefold increase in investments in nature with public, private, philanthropic, and Indigenous leaders. Together, we will scale nature-positive activities across the country that support solutions for biodiversity and climate. The Hub intends to deliver on this mission by developing and championing a new conservation finance agenda in Canada, as well as sharing and developing tools and guidance to promote a broader understanding of conservation finance, bringing diverse partners together to advance critical issues, and influencing policies and market signals that will incentivize long-term investment into nature in Canada. Purpose We are seeking an Events and Communications Coordinator to join the Nature Investment Hub team. This is a full-time position offered as a six (6) month contract; continuation of employment beyond this period may be available, subject to organizational funding. In this role, you will make a vital contribution to advancing the Hub’s flagship projects. Your excellent communications and event management capabilities will enable us to deliver significant value to our partners and advance our mission to scale investment in conservation, restoration, stewardship and sustainable use of nature across Canada. What You’ll Do As an Events and Communications Coordinator at the Nature Investment Hub, your key responsibilities will be as follows: Communications Coordination (70%) Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take day-to-day responsibility for implementing the communications strategic plan. Key implementation activities include: Planning. Develop communications plans for key initiatives like events and report publications. Content development: Draft blogs, webpage copy, and social media copy for review and publication. Lead key communications milestones such as partner announcements, report publications, and events. Draft, design, and send monthly newsletter and other e-blasts as required. Social media management: Develop editorial calendar, posts, and social graphics. Develop and schedule posts on LinkedIn, and engage with followers. Achieve ongoing audience growth and engagement. Media relations: Upkeep and grow the media list. Manage media requests, support spokesperson preparation, and proactively pitch key NIH products. Website content management: Post regular web content using Wordpress, and make content updates such as adding events, blogs, and publications. Design: Create banners, event materials, and other design materials using Canva. Monitoring and evaluation: Track communications metrics monthly, including website, social media, and newsletter results. Provide metrics to leadership upon request. Brand management: Act as a steward of the NIH brand, ensuring consistency across platforms and adherence to brand guidelines and tone. Collaboration: Work closely with the small but mighty Nature Investment Hub team on a daily basis. Liaise with partners’ communications contact as well as the Generate Canada communications team to ensure open communication and creativity. Additional duties and responsibilities as required, including maintenance of CRM and project management tools. Event Coordination (30%) Support the Director Partner Engagement, and the Conservation Finance Specialist with the design and execution of online and in-person engagement activities (meetings, workshops, webinars etc.) that bring value to partners and advance the Hub’s mission. This includes designing agendas and invitations, calendar coordination and scheduling, registration and participant tracking, developing speaker briefs, venue logistics for in-person, tech support for online/hybrid, follow up communications (summaries, thank you notes, action tracking). Who You Are A rising star with 2-3 years of experience with using communications tools and practices in a fast-paced setting. A growing portfolio that shows you can craft compelling communications products, including for web and social media channels. Experience in convening events and workshops aimed at a multi-stakeholder audience. Motivated, eager to deepen expertise, adaptable, creative and self-driven. Ability to balance nuance and technical accuracy in written communications. Essential Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively communicating with partners, team members and external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills, essential for managing multiple tasks and deadlines. Media relations experience Social media management experience. Time management skills for efficiently managing schedules and deadlines and juggling multiple priorities. Problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving issues. Preferred Qualifications Interest in, and knowledge of, nature, conservation, biodiversity, and/or finance an asset. Knowledge of tools like ClickUp, Slack, Airtable Ability to effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working with Indigenous organizations, communities and partners. To Apply Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and currently reside in Canada. This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience (details not found in resume) to be considered for this opportunity. Please note: We would rather receive a short cover letter from YOU than a formal letter from ChatGPT. The job posting will remain open on Generate Canada's career site: https://generatecanada.ca/join-us/join-our-team/ until 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, October 5, 2025. What To Expect From The Hiring Process We respect your time and value transparency. Here’s what to expect: Introductory call with HR (10 minutes) Request for work samples Interview with Hiring Manager (30-60 minutes) Candidate Exercise/ Assessment Task Interview with the Senior Management Panel (45-60 minutes) Introductory call with Leadership Team (30 minutes) Offer & Onboarding Please note: this is subject to change at any point in the recruitment process based on the needs of the business. All interviewed applicants will be notified of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview. Equal Opportunity Statement Generate Canada values equitable opportunities, sustainable solutions, and collaborative and inclusive processes. Generate Canada recognizes and accepts differences in cultural, religious, and political processes and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. At Generate Canada we’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will do our best to support you. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the interview process, please let us know when we reach out to schedule your interview. AI Disclosure Statement At Generate Canada, we are committed to a transparent and human-centered recruitment process. We want to assure all candidates that we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools for candidate screening or selection, at this time. All applications are reviewed and assessed by a human.