Our Vision

A society free of domestic violence where everyone has the chance to realize their full potential.

Our Mission

Create a safe community by eliminating domestic violence through direct client services, justice coordination and facilitated community action.

Our Mandate

HomeFront is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence in the Calgary area. We are an internationally recognized, research validated, leading edge, coordinated community-justice response to domestic violence. Working together with justice, law enforcement and the community, HomeFront shares a common vision and goal to reduce domestic violence in Calgary.

Position Summary

The Communications and Events Specialist is responsible for social media management; management of website content; writing and production of external and internal communication materials ensuring consistency of messaging and branding; media relations; support of event planning and event execution while working in conjunction with the Advancement & Evaluation team.

Key Responsibilities

- Communications & Branding
- Developing and implementing communications strategy to enhance visibility and awareness, ensuring alignment with mission and goals.
- Manage digital presence (website, social medial, newsletters, email campaigns).
- Writing, designing, and producing all written and visual communications and marketing materials including newsletters, annual reports, brochures and other agency publications as directed.
- Working to create impactful storytelling content, effectively conveying the organization's mission and client success stories, while ensuring confidentiality and client sensitivity.




- Ensure all communications reflect organization voice and trauma-informed approach.
- Track and report on digital engagement and campaign metrics.

- Media Relations
- Develop a key media relations strategy to increase HomeFront’s awareness.
- Liaison with media, field questions, craft key messages and connect media with HomeFront’s Executive Director for interviews as needed.
- Track HomeFront involvement within the media and keep media contacts updated.

- Event Management
- Plan and execute organization events, including fundraisers and community campaigns.
- Coordinate event logistics, including venues, vendors and volunteers.
- Ensure events highlight program impact and strengthen partnerships.
- Capture photography and video at events for use in communications and recognition materials.

- Partnership & Donor Support
- Collaborate with the Fund Development Specialist to integrate storytelling into fundraising campaigns. Presenting to community and corporate groups about HomeFront’s work.
- Seek out and apply for local, national, international awards to increase public profile, recognize staff and establish credibility of HomeFront.
- Create recognition materials for donors, sponsors and community partners.
- Highlight partnerships in communications and events.
- Create internal and staff-facing communications,



including staff recognition efforts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role with previous event coordination experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with exceptional spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
- Understands digital marketing tools and traditional and emerging social media channels.
- Self-motivated, action and results oriented working style.
- Be able to manage competing and evolving priorities.
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrating discretion and sound judgment.
- Ability to thrive as part of a team, excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a diverse set of individuals including external vendors and volunteers.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Word Press.
- Experience in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
- Relevant non-profit and domestic violence knowledge is an asset.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as required.
- Experience in grant writing and reporting an asset

Scope

- This position requires the completion of a Calgary Police Information Check.
- This position is required 5 days a week, 8-hour days beginning at 8:00am ending at 4:00pm - hours flexible to meet company needs; with some evenings and weekends required for events and meetings
- Hybrid working arrangement available
- This position reports directly to the Director of Advancement & Evaluation and works closely with the Fund Development Specialists, Program Managers and Executive Director.

- This position has no direct or indirect reports.

📌 Communications & Events Specialist (Canada)
🏢 HomeFront
📍 Canada