Communication Coordinator & Zero Waste Assistant

Deadline to apply: April 8, 2025
Summary
While respecting and embodying Raven’s zero waste and community building philosophy throughout; the incumbent’s focus is on marketing and public education regarding the recycling processor operations, Raven’s overarching goals and Zero Waste Yukon activities.
Duties and Responsibilities

1. Handling public relations, information output and media requests.
2. Leading social media campaigns and advertising efforts.
3. Writing, reviewing, editing, and submitting relevant articles and stories to local news outlets, for website and social media.
4. Identifying public relations opportunities.
5. Advising Raven’s management team on information sharing strategies that will influence public and stakeholder opinions about zero waste, recycling and waste diversion.
6. Creating posters and signage for internal and external use.
7. Coordinating with web design contractors to keep web content up to date
8. Responding to social media inquiries and comments from the public and stakeholders.
9. Leading revisions to Raven’s communications plan and policies.
10. Assisting the Zero Waste Coordinator (ZWC) with research, analysis, identification and development of new opportunities / projects to inform and influence public opinion and stakeholder views including writing articles, creating projects and partnering to move the needle.
11. Working with the ZWC to build momentum in support of zero waste.
12. Assisting the ZWC with Zero Waste Initiatives such as waste reduction week activities, community wide garage sales and Zero Hero profiles.
13. Assisting the ZWC with outreach in all Yukon communities: school, tradeshows, the depot, displays, social media and the website.
14. Working with the ZWC to assess and review Zero Waste programming effectiveness and strategize long term goals.
15. Responding to public inquiries as needed.
16. Undertaking related duties as required such as: provision of technical support to the ZWC on a variety of projects, technical review of documents and participation in strategy sessions.
17. Maintaining open communication with the Raven team as a whole.
18. Maintaining an understanding of current policies, legislation, and programs relevant to Raven’s mission.
19. Upholding Raven’s Philosophy and code of conduct.

Working conditions

• Most of the work is performed on site and under normal office conditions.
• The Communication Coordinator must live in, or within commuting distance of, Whitehorse. Some remote work is a possibility.
• Flexible hours.
• Occasional travel and work on weekends is required.

Knowledge and Skills
Required skills

• Diploma, degree or relevant work experience in Communications, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant work experience in a related environmental field, or equivalent education or experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Plain language skills.
• Excellent editing skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft office, graphic design and social media management.
• Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing, attention to detail and ability to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the internet effectively for research and promotion.
• Commitment to a zero-waste lifestyle and deep comprehension of Raven’s underlying philosophy and goals.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Skills considered an asset

• Knowledge of local and national waste management and zero waste strategies
• French/English bilingualism
• Social media video editing experience
• Public speaking/presentation skills
• Experience facilitating press releases and writing briefing notes
• Experience working in Canva
• First aid

Required Equipment examples

• General office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs related to word processing, electronic mail and social media