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The Lighthouse Supported Living is an emergency shelter, supported living and affordable housing provider offering a range of services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty to help them overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. Our mission is to end homelessness through effective programs, partnerships and advocacy. For more information, see our website: www.lighthousesaskatoon.org.
Job Description:
Working with the Communications Director, the Communications Assistant supports the creation of specialized communications to meet the specific needs of donors, volunteers, staff and clients.
They will assist in planning, development and implementation of Lighthouse's communications, public relations and fund development activities, both external and internal. The Communications Assistant will help coordinate projects including fundraising events in conjunction with volunteers and staff.
Additional responsibilities may include planning meetings, scheduling appointments, and writing and reviewing communiqus.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Train staff and volunteers
Specific Skills
- Answer written and oral inquiries
- Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Web site content and press releases
- Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs
- Develop and implement fundraising campaigns
- Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
- Gather, research and prepare communications material
- Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
- Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
- Liaise with community groups
Work Setting
- Social or charity agency
Area Of Specialization
- Print
- Interactive/new media
- Computerized information technologies
- Audio/audio-visual
Type of audience
- Media
- Internal or in-house audience
- External audience
Ability to Supervise
- Working groups
- 3-4 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
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