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Position: Communications Coordinator
Organization: Alberta Environmental Network 
Location: remote position, anywhere in Alberta

Deadline: Job posting will remain active until the position is filled
Employment Type: 25-35 hours per week
Compensation: $58,000 annual salary to start, based on 35-hour work week

Position Overview

The Communications Coordinator plays a key role in helping Albertans connect with environmental issues, campaigns, and opportunities for meaningful action.

Working closely with the Campaign and Network Directors and full AEN team, the Coordinator supports and implements communications strategies across AEN’s programs, campaigns, events, and member engagement activities.

This role is ideal for an early-career communications professional who is passionate about environmental sustainability, community engagement, and storytelling. The successful candidate will be creative, organized, collaborative, and eager to learn. They will help create compelling content, strengthen relationships with members and partners, grow AEN’s online presence, and support communications that inspire meaningful public participation.

Working closely with the AEN team, the Coordinator will have opportunities to build skills in strategic communications, digital engagement, campaign communications, media relations, and non-profit advocacy with a focus on critical environmental protection and regeneration. 

The Communications Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

Campaign & Member Engagement

• Support communications for AEN campaigns, working groups, events, and advocacy initiatives.
• Help strengthen relationships with members, volunteers, donors, and partner organizations through effective communication.

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Write, edit, and publish content for websites, newsletters, email campaigns, social media platforms, media releases, reports, and promotional materials.
• Develop engaging stories that highlight AEN’s campaigns, members, volunteers, and impact.
• Create graphics and visual content, including video content, using tools such as Canva.

Digital Communications

• Manage and maintain AEN’s social media channels, including content creation, scheduling, monitoring, and audience engagement.
• Support the development and maintenance of website content across AEN programs and campaigns.
• Assist with email marketing campaigns and member communications.

Communications Planning & Evaluation

• Assist in implementing communications plans and strategies.
• Monitor communications performance and prepare reports on engagement, reach, and effectiveness.
• Research audience needs, emerging trends, and best practices in communications and digital engagement.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report on communications performance and audience engagement.
• Use data and feedback to improve communications effectiveness.
• Stay informed about communications trends, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Strong and wide-ranging communications skills, experience, knowledge and training.
• Experienced in content creation and social media management (Instagram, Facebook, x, Bluesky, etc.).
• Proficiency with content management systems (including WordPress, Drupal) and email marketing tools.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Canva.
• Critical thinker and quick learner.
• Creative, strategic and resourceful.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; highly organized, efficient and adaptable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A self-motivated team player able to work independently in a remote environment and collaboratively with diverse people and groups.
• Interested in continual learning and professional development.
• Enjoys being challenged.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability and social justice.

Assets

• Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, psychology or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working or volunteering for a non-profit organization or community group.
• At least two years of experience in campaign and advocacy. 
• Experience with analytics tools, graphic design, photography, or video creation.
• Familiarity with Alberta's environmental, climate, or public policy landscape.

Benefits of Working at AEN

• Purpose-driven organization
• Collaborative culture
• 35-hour work week with remote work arrangement, possibility of some in-person engagements
• Generous personal paid leave
• Enhanced health and dental benefits
• Opportunity for professional development, learning and growth.

How To Apply

To submit an application, please send the following as a single PDF document to Natalie Odd, AEN Executive Director, at hiring@aenweb.ca . Please identify in subject line - “AEN Communications Coordinator Application – [Your Name]”

Please include your application package:

1. Your cover letter
2. Your CV or resume.
3. Three past writing examples (could be email copy, website, newsletter, action page) 

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Deadline: Job posting will remain active until the position is filled

AEN thanks all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Alberta Environmental Network is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.