Posted: Aug 28, 2023 Closing Date: Dec 31, 2025
Category: Admin / General
Description:
Wet’suwet’en First Nation is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the Nation's full-time internal and external communications.
The Communications Coordinator will manage Wet’suwet’en First Nation social media, website, news feeds, newsletters, drafting press releases, and assisting the Chief and Council with interview requests. This position will be full-time and located in the administration office. The position will be full-time and will be located in the administration office.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Maintain and update the WFN website, including drafting web copy and photos on the site.
➢ Researching, writing, and distributing an electronic newsletter for WFN members both in community and away from home.
➢ Researching and developing news releases for community news and distribution to the media.
➢ Managing media requests for interviews and supporting the Chief and Council when they are received.
➢ Developing key messages for interviews and supporting the Chief and Council for interview preparation.
➢ Managing suppliers and agencies when needed.
➢ Documenting events and sharing news with the Nation.
➢ Developing social media and content to keep the WFN members informed of current activities, notices, and events in advance and when they occur as “live” (if possible) also managing questions and comments posted.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
➢ Highschool diploma, communications related communications education.
➢ A minimum of two years demonstrated in communications and / or journalism related work and asset.
➢ Experience in working with Indigenous organizations in the capacity of Communications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
➢ Extensive knowledge of Wet’suwet’en language, culture, and traditions.
➢ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
➢ Ability to work independently and within a team.
➢ Ability to use website software programming.
➢ Ability to manage various social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
➢ Ability to gather community, administrative and program data and create media for review and distribution.
➢ Ability to use various forms of technical support equipment, cameras, computer, digital phones, sound and projector, videoconference equipment.
➢ Must have excellent desk top publishing and writing skills.
➢ Skill in organizing resources and archiving them for future use or reference.
➢ Computer skills using Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
WORKING/SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
• Lifting of supplies and equipment may be required.
• Initial and on-going employment is subject to submission of a clear Criminal Record check.
• Must possess valid Driver’s License, have a clean Driver’s Abstract, and may be required to use personal vehicle from time to time.
• May have to work flexible hours and weekends.
• The incumbent is expected to sign a confidentiality agreement and code of conduct.
In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.
WAGE RANGE: Based on experience, full time 35 hours a week.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled.
FULL-TIME - 35 hours per week
WAGE RANGE $20 - 25.00 per hour, based on experience
Please submit a cover letter and updated resume to
Chief Maureen Luggi
WET’SUWET’EN FIRST NATION
ATTENTION: Pauline Goertzen, General Manager
P.O. Box 760, Burns Lake B.C. V0J 1E0
FACSIMILE: 250-698-7480
EMAIL: gm@wetsuweten.net
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED
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