Communications Coordinator

Heritage Regina, Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Deadline: April 14, 2025 - April 30, 2025
About Us:
Heritage Regina is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting built and cultural heritage in and around Regina through education, advocacy, and celebration. We are seeking a highly organized, driven individual to join our team as our Communications Coordinator.

Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the Communications Coordinator will oversee all Heritage Regina communications, including all social media accounts and the Heritage Regina website. The Coordinator will create and post content, assist with the execution of major event promotion, and lead communication with Heritage Regina’s members and stakeholders. The Coordinator will also review online analytics, recommend improvements, and develop strategies to increase followership and engagement.

Accountability:
Reporting to the Board of Directors.

Hours:
40 hours per month (contract), with flexibility. This position is primarily remote, with no fixed start/stop times. Heritage Regina will supply the successful candidate with a laptop.

Duties:
1. Plan, develop, and execute Heritage Regina’s social media and communications strategy. This includes, but is not limited to:
a. Regular, proactive planning and development of social media content to ensure regular, consistent timing of posts.
b. Light research for social media posts, including archival research, as needed. (Training in archival photo research will be provided.)
c. Planning and execution of social media campaigns for major Heritage Regina events, including our annual Winter Lecture Series and Summer Walking Tours, in coordination with the Board of Directors.
d. Develop strategies that increase social media followership and engagement.
2. Oversee Heritage Regina’s website, including content creation, maintenance, and updates as required (WordPress).
3. Track and report on analytics across social media platforms and our website, for presentation to the Board of Directors at monthly meetings. Recommend changes and/or improvements to communications that will enhance our ability to connect with the community.
4. Engage with social media followers using prescribed parameters.
5. Write and distribute press releases and email campaigns for events, advocacy, and other topics, as required.
6. Lead the development of Heritage Regina’s annual report.
7. Assist with the creation of other graphic collateral. This includes, but is not limited to:
a. Programming activity graphics (Lecture Series slideshows),
b. Event posters,
c. Interpretive panels for events, pop-up displays, etc.
8. Assist the Board of Directors with various other tasks, as time allows.

Desired Competencies:
 Experience planning or developing regular social media content, website articles, or other written and/or graphical online media. Experience with Meta Business Suite is an asset.
 Familiarity with the WordPress website management platform, or the ability to learn to use WordPress quickly.
 Proficiency with Canva or other graphic design software, as well as the Microsoft Office suite.
 Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively, as well as the ability to pivot quickly and prioritize tasks accordingly to meet changing deadlines and organisational requirements.

Project management experience and/or experience with non-profit organizations is an asset, but is not required.

Role Expectations:
1. To carry out the above duties in a professional manner.
2. Work cooperatively with the Heritage Regina organization, volunteers, partners and any other community members that engage with the organization.
3. Recommend communications and social media posts which support the mission, vision and values of Heritage Regina.
4. Communicate to the Board any issues, concerns, problems with social media channels functions, those interacting with our channels or with content.
5. While this is a primarily remote position, it is expected that the social media associate attend Heritage Regina programming and activities, as possible, to document them on our socials. Residence in or around Regina is necessary.


To apply, email your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word document to Nathaniel Hak, Communications Associate, at nathanielh@heritageregina.ca by April 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM (CST). While we thank all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Heritage Regina is a an equal-opportunity employer and strives to be an ally to minority groups in its work and hiring. We welcome applications from folks within Indigenous, Métis, disabled, 2SLGBTQ+, and other minority communities.