Events, Engagement and Communications

Location: Lower Mainland of B.C. with travel within Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and other possible locations for meetings and events.

About the role

This is a full-time, hybrid position (37.5 hours per week) with occasional evening and weekend work. The role reports to the Senior Program Officer and involves close collaboration with the CCG team on event production, communications support, and engagement. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support digital and in-person civic governance events, including:
  • Civic governance forum (spring event connecting progressive elected officials, union leaders, and civil society experts)
  • Digital webinar conversation series for local electeds
  • Networking reception and dialogue during UBCM
  • Peer networking groups and in-person skills-building training
  • Other organizational events
• Provide coordination support for CCG projects and initiatives, such as Jobs for Today, a labour-led coalition advancing a worker-centered low-carbon economy in B.C.
• Strengthen the organization’s communications and engagement efforts to extend reach to local electeds, Indigenous communities, and community partners by:
  • Developing, coordinating, and implementing a digital communication strategy and contact database
  • Facilitating the marketing and coordination of the research and resources hub
  • Creating engaging content for the website, social media, email newsletters, and other platforms
  • Translating research and resource findings into accessible content
  • Supporting media outreach and advocacy campaigns
  • Supporting fundraising and development efforts
• Support development and execution of strategic and operational plans
• Draft and monitor event and program budgets
• Support research and policy briefs
• Support working groups as needed
• Work collaboratively with partner organizations
• Support outreach and relations with local electeds, labour leaders, environmental organizations, and Indigenous communities
• Represent CCG at relevant events and conferences
• Convene virtual conversation series, including introductions and occasional facilitation
• Support project, initiative, and program development and maintenance
• Perform ad-hoc duties as needed

Qualifications

• At least three years of work experience in a relevant position such as Communications Coordinator, Engagement Specialist, Program Manager, or Event Planner
• Prior experience working with local government, labour movements, environmental organizations, and/or Indigenous communities
• Strong project, initiative, and event coordination skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little oversight
• Prior experience in volunteer management (preferred but not required)

If you do not meet all the above requirements but are excited about our work, you are encouraged to apply as we are looking for someone who can grow with the role.

Pay

$76,210.93 with benefits.

About the Centre for Civic Governance

The Centre for Civic Governance (formerly known as Columbia Institute) is an independent public policy think tank based in British Columbia. Our mission is to grow, foster, and support progressive leadership to advance equitable, inclusive, and resilient communities across Canada. We believe that communities valuing social justice, the environment, and strong local economies are healthier and happier places to live.