JOB DESCRIPTION
OTTAWA SPORT COUNCIL – COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
About the Ottawa Sport Council:
The Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing sport in the nation’s capital. As an advocate of sport, we strive to create and nurture sport environments that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culture, income-level and ability. Our mandate is to educate, advocate on behalf of, and support community sport organizations in Ottawa.
About the Job:
The OSC is seeking a dynamic, highly organized Communications Lead to join our team in a part-time role. The Communications Lead will work closely with the OSC’s Executive Director, partner organizations and members to successfully fulfill our mandate. Work will be conducted from your home office and the Ottawa Sport Council office at the House of Sport. This position may also require field visits to members and offsite events within the City of Ottawa.
Start Date: February 2025
Hours:Â The Communications Lead working hours will be approximately 5-10 per week. Due to the nature of the role, this work may include evening and weekend work.
Who we’re looking for:
As an ideal candidate for this role, you’re detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills. You’re driven, self-directed, efficient, easy to work with, and passionate about community sport. You enjoy creative writing and see the power in words to relay the message to spark interest and engagement. You are open to learning new software and technology to assist with communications and marketing.
Key Responsibilities:
Communications
Develop content for organization website, social media, newsletters, press releases
Ensure consistent messaging throughout communications activities that reinforces the objectives of the communications strategy and the organizational mandate
Measure and report on key performance indicators of communication campaigns
Support member engagement strategies with regular member outreach and field visits
Research and leverage communications trends to improve the communication strategy and its outputs
Manage new content posting and general maintenance on company website
Develop vision and content plans for new website pages and sections in collaboration with web developers
Other Operational Support
Participation in project planning sessions and communications plans for specific outlined projects and deliverables
Support Executive Director with grant writing and applications
Communications and educational research, development, and execution
Assist with project monitoring, feedback, and evaluation support
Management of monthly communications schedule/work plan
Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure communications goals are achieved
Ensuring communications and information submissions meet deadlines
Maintaining documentation and communicating key updates
Measure communications metrics and performance to identify areas for improvement
Collaboration with internal players and stakeholders
Support the management of funders, including recognition events and yearly reporting
Board of Directors government filings and reporting
Essential Skills
Passion for, and familiarity with Ottawa’s community sport scene
Self-starter – able to work from home with minimal supervision
Takes initiative – able to independently identify areas of opportunity to support strategic priorities
Organized and detail-oriented – able to prioritize and deliver on multiple tasks
Creative – ability to enhance key messages and leverage a variety of communication tools (audio, photo, and video) to deliver messages in an engaging way
Excellent writer – able to effectively communicate key messages with attention to content, grammar, and spelling for a variety of platforms (e.g., social media, press releases, reports, web content, educational materials for public consumption, etc.)
Technical knowledge and experience managing social media platforms, website, email, and popular video conferencing platforms
Knowledge of project management processes – ability to develop project schedules and work plans
Knowledge of inclusive and accessible digital communications and social media practices
Essential Experience and Qualifications:
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in communications, marketing, business administration
Secondary education preferably in Marketing, Commerce/Business Administration, Communications, or related field required
Understanding of the Canadian sport system
Desired Experience and Qualifications
Bilingualism is an asset, use of translation software
Experience working in amateur sport and/or non-profit organizations
Experience delivering or working with community programs that serve diverse members with a variety of lived experiences
Experience using WordPress – ability to manage new content and identify areas of improvement
Salary Range: $25-$30 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is hired as a contractor for a one year contract term.
To Apply:
Please email your resume, and a cover letter highlighting your fit for the role by January 27, 2025 to Frances Mercer, Executive Director, Ottawa Sport Council at ed@sportottawa.ca
All applications will receive consideration, however only those selected for an interview will receive a reply.
OSC is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, record of offences, age, marital status, family status or disability.
OSC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.