HAMILTON NATURE, PLANTS & WILDLIFE

Position: Communications Director
Organization: Hamilton Naturalist's Club
Location: Hamilton Area, Ontario

Reporting to: Members and Board of Directors
Term: Five-year appointment

The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club is a non-profit organization with over 600 members dedicated to the study, appreciation and conservation of our wild plants and animals.

Our goals are:

• to promote the enjoyment of nature through environmental appreciation and conservation
• to foster public interest and education in the appreciation and study of nature
• to encourage the conservation of natural resources and environmental protection

Communications Director (volunteer position)

Responsibility Overview:

The Communications Director oversees all marketing and public relations, including:

• Market and promote events to members and the public through email, social media, HNC website, and event listing sites (like Hamilton Spectator)
• Create and maintain relationships with HNC stakeholders, including members, media, government, and the public
• Produce monthly e-newsletter (solicit material, source photos, design layout, and publish via Mailchimp)
• Manage account and respond to inquiries for info@..
• Manage and maintain social media presence, including content creation
• Design marketing materials such as web ads, flyers, social media graphics
• Hamiltonnature.org: work with web coordinator to analyze web analytics, post content, and optimize content
• Design and send email blasts
• Formulate and execute marketing and PR strategies and campaigns

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in marketing or public relations
• Familiarity with Wordpress, graphics editing software (e.g. Photoshop), publishing software (e.g. InDesign), Mailchimp, Google Analytics,
• Excellent organizational skills, including managing timelines for multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of search engine optimization and web analytics
• Experience working with a nonprofit or charity is an asset
• HNC membership required (current member or willingness to become a member)
• Ability to arrange personal transport to and from meeting locations

Time Commitment:

• Five-year appointment
• 10+ hours a week
• Attend monthly board meetings, September through June (approximately 2 hours each)
• Attend AGM in October (1 hour)

To apply, please email your resume to volunteer@hamiltonnature.org

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