EBDN Communications Officer Board Position
- Employer
- Edmonton Business Diversity Network
- Location
- Edmonton
- Salary
- Voluntary
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Industry
- Not-for-Profit
- Job Type
- Part-time, Volunteer
The EBDN is a network of companies and organizations who are interested in advancing and shaping the diversity and inclusion environment in the Edmonton region.
Purpose: The Communications Officer ensures branding, communications, networking events and other media is consistent with the EBDN brand and its mission, vision, and values.
Reporting Structure: EBDN Board
Responsibilities:
All responsibilities as per the Board Director Position Description and:
- Communicate all EBDN updates and messages to the EBDN membership, utilizing the Gmail EBDN email account and the email address information held in the Membership database.
- Email invitations to members for Network meetings.
- Maintain the documents and templates utilized by the EBDN group on Dropbox.
- Manage the EBDN LinkedIn group page, which includes maintaining membership, advertising EBDN events and sharing media updates on relevant topics.
- Work with Board to manage media, public and community relations when necessary.
- Develop and/or produce communications materials (presentations, marketing materials, etc.) with Board members and presenters for Network meetings and EBDN branding.
- Participate in monthly Executive meetings to shape the direction of the EBDN.
Skills and Qualifications:
All qualifications as per the Board of Director Position description and:
- Working knowledge of Gmail, Excel, Dropbox.
- Working knowledge of LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong user of PowerPoint and email.
We encourage applications from any member; diversity on our Board is important to us.
Term of Office: 2 years.
Average Time Commitment: 10 hours per month.
Attendance required for:
- Monthly Executive Meetings (up to 1 hour).
- Monthly board meetings (Third Tuesday, every month, 1.5 hours).
- Bi-Monthly EBDN events (Second Wednesday, every other month, 3 hours).
Orientation: To be delivered by Executive Committee.
Benefits: No benefits provided; no travel or expenses provided; role is solely voluntary.
To apply, please email Erin Davis, Chair at ebdiversityn@gmail.com.