Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

Help Tell the Stories That Strengthen Our Community

Potentia Human Resources is proud to be recruiting on
behalf of the Central Okanagan Foundation for a Communications &
Marketing Coordinator.

Since 1979, the Central Okanagan Foundation (COF) has
been connecting people who care with causes that matter, helping build stronger
communities through philanthropy, granting, scholarships, and community
leadership. As one of Canada's community foundations, the COF works alongside
donors, charities, businesses, governments, and community partners to invest in
initiatives that create lasting impact across the Central Okanagan.

Known for
its collaborative culture and commitment to making a meaningful difference, the
COF is entering an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation. To support
this vision, they are seeking a creative, strategic, and passionate Communications
& Marketing Coordinator to lead and grow their communications and
marketing function.

This newly
created role offers a rare opportunity to build the COF's communications
strategy from the ground up, modernize its brand, strengthen donor engagement,
and share the inspiring stories of the people and organizations making a
difference throughout our community.

If you're an
exceptional storyteller who enjoys combining strategy with hands-on execution
and wants your work to have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Reporting
to the Manager, Community Impact & Philanthropy, you'll develop compelling
campaigns that inspire giving, celebrate community impact, increase awareness,
and support fundraising initiatives. From storytelling and digital marketing to
brand development, media relations, and events, you'll play a central role in
shaping how the COF connects with their community.

The
COF is looking for someone who thinks beyond creating attractive marketing
materials. They want someone who understands that great marketing inspires
action, builds relationships, and delivers measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

You'll
have the opportunity to:

• Develop and
  implement the COF's annual communications and marketing strategy
  
• Strengthen and
  modernize the COF's brand across all platforms
  
• Create
  compelling stories highlighting donor impact, charities, scholarships, and
  community initiatives
  
• Write engaging
  content for newsletters, annual reports, website, blogs, donor
  communications, speeches, and media releases
  
• Manage and grow
  the COF's website and digital presence
  
• Plan and
  execute social media and digital marketing campaigns
  
• Develop email
  marketing campaigns and donor communications
  
• Design
  brochures, reports, presentations, advertisements, and promotional
  materials
  
• Produce
  photography, video, and visual storytelling content for events and
  campaigns
  
• Build
  relationships with local media and coordinate public relations
  opportunities
  
• Support
  fundraising initiatives including Giving Tuesday, year-end campaigns, and
  donor stewardship
  
• Coordinate
  marketing for COF events and community initiatives
  
• Monitor
  marketing analytics and campaign performance to drive continuous
  improvement
  
• Maintain
  editorial calendars, digital assets, and brand standards
  
• Collaborate
  closely with leadership, philanthropy, grants, and community partners to
  communicate the COF's impact

Requirements

You
are a creative professional who enjoys balancing big-picture strategy with
day-to-day execution.

What You Will Bring:

• Diploma or
  Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic
  Design, Digital Media, Business Communications, or a related field
  (equivalent experience will also be considered)
  
• 3-5 years of
  communications and marketing experience
  
• Exceptional
  writing, editing, and storytelling abilities
  
• Experience
  creating content across multiple platforms
  
• Strong graphic
  design skills using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop,
  Illustrator)
  
• Experience
  managing websites, social media, and digital marketing campaigns
  
• Knowledge of
  WordPress or similar CMS platforms
  
• Experience with
  email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp
  
• Familiarity
  with Canva, Google Analytics, SEO, and marketing analytics
  
• Strong
  organizational and project management skills
  
• Ability to
  manage multiple projects and competing priorities
  
• Confidence
  working independently while collaborating with a supportive team
  
• A portfolio
  showcasing your writing, design, and marketing work
  

Assets
include:

• Non-profit or
  charitable sector experience
  
• Photography and
  videography experience
  
• Fundraising or
  donor communications experience
  
• Experience with
  AI-assisted marketing tools
  
• CRM experience
  such as Foundant or similar platforms
  

 
You're Someone Who:

• Is an
  exceptional storyteller who connects people emotionally through meaningful
  content
  
• Thinks
  strategically while rolling up your sleeves to execute great work
  
• Loves building
  new ideas, systems, and processes
  
• Understands how
  marketing drives awareness, engagement, and fundraising outcomes
  
• Brings fresh
  ideas and challenges traditional thinking
  
• Is curious,
  creative, and always looking for innovative approaches
  
• Enjoys
  collaborating while also being self-directed and proactive
  
• Is highly
  organized and accountable
  
• Thrives in a
  purpose-driven organization where your work has real community impact

Benefits

When
you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive
  salary of $60,000-$72,000, based on experience
  
• Comprehensive
  benefits package
  
• RRSP matching
  program
  
• Office closure
  during the Christmas holidays
  
• Professional
  development support
  
• Flexible hybrid
  work environment
  
• Choice of Mac
  or PC technology
  
• A collaborative
  leadership team that values creativity and innovation
  
• The opportunity
  to build a brand-new marketing function from the ground up
  
• Meaningful work
  that helps strengthen communities throughout the Central Okanagan
  

Ready to make an impact?

If
you're excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful, elevate a
respected community organization, and help inspire generosity through
exceptional storytelling and marketing, we'd love to hear from you.

Please
submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio showcasing your
communications, writing, design, and marketing work.

Join
us in helping create a stronger, more vibrant Central Okanagan; one story, one
donor, and one community initiative at a time.