Coordinator, Marketing and Communications

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a passionate Marketing & Communications Coordinator to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

Main responsibilities of the position

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator supports the Director of Communications and Marketing in increasing the visibility and awareness of the Nature Conservancy of Canada in Quebec among target audiences in order to increase donations. They will also help ensure excellent donor recognition through various tools. They will also promote the NCC's mission, as well as its general and specific achievements in certain conservation projects, in order to encourage the participation of current and potential donors.

• Coordination of communications and marketing projects in line with the department's business objectives, in compliance with NCC's internal policies and funding agreements with various donors.
• Writing, design and layout of various communications and marketing tools to provide visibility for NCC and solicit or recognize donors: press releases, newsletters, social networks, web articles, magazines, inserts, panels, presentation documents and letters.
• Coordination and promotion of events for media, donors, volunteers and partners (press conferences, field visits, donor recognition)
• Revise French-language materials (documents, letters, presentations, etc.) for the Quebec region
• Provide support for day-to-day communications and marketing tasks, and perform any other related duties as requested by the Director of Communications and Marketing.

Position requirements

• 2 years of experience in communications and marketing-related activities
• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, biology, ecology, environmental education or other related field
• Relevant experience in developing and writing various types of documents for different audiences
• Ability to work independently
• Thoroughness and attention to detail, respect for standards
• Respect for deadlines and effective management of emergencies
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, team spirit and team player
• Ability to adapt (flexible hours: including evenings and weekends on occasion)
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Design software such as Publisher or InDesign (an asset)
• Knowledge of plant and animal biology and natural habitat conservation (an asset)

Conditions of employment

• Full-time 37.5 hours/week

How to Apply

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

NCC hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca