About CoHabit

CoHabit is a Winnipeg-based charitable organization working to advance inclusive, accessible and affordable housing and community for people with disabilities.

We believe people with and without disabilities should have opportunities to live together in communities where everyone belongs, has choice and can participate meaningfully. Through partnerships, advocacy, community engagement and innovative approaches to housing and support, CoHabit is helping create a more inclusive future.

As a small and growing organization, our team works collaboratively, creatively and across traditional job boundaries to move our mission forward.

About the Role

CoHabit is seeking a creative, organized and community-minded Communications & Administrative Assistant to support our communications, marketing and day-to-day administrative activities.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working collaboratively with the CoHabit team, the successful candidate will help tell CoHabit’s story, strengthen our public presence, support engagement with our community and partners, and contribute to the administrative systems and processes that keep our organization running effectively.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys variety. On any given week, you might create content for social media, help prepare a newsletter, update the website, coordinate a meeting, develop a presentation, assist with an event or help organize information for an upcoming initiative.

This is initially a six-month, part-time term position beginning in November 2026. As CoHabit continues to grow, there may be an opportunity for the position to be extended or expanded in hours and responsibilities beyond the initial term, subject to organizational needs and available resources.

What You’ll Do

Communications & Marketing

- Create, schedule and manage engaging content across CoHabit’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Develop written, visual and digital content that communicates CoHabit’s mission, activities, partnerships and impact.
- Maintain communications and content calendar to support consistent and timely communications.
- Assist with maintaining and updating CoHabit’s website and other digital platforms.
- Draft and coordinate newsletters, announcements, organizational updates and other external communications.
- Create graphics and promotional materials using tools such as Canva.
- Support communications and promotional activities related to events, fundraising campaigns, community engagement and organizational initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to tell compelling stories about CoHabit’s work, community, supporters and partners.
- Support photography, short-form video and other content creation at CoHabit activities and events.
- Help ensure CoHabit’s communications are accessible,



inclusive, consistent and aligned with the organization’s brand and values.
- Monitor basic social media and digital engagement analytics and help identify opportunities to strengthen CoHabit’s reach and engagement.

Administrative & Organizational Support

- Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and broader CoHabit team.
- Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics and maintaining organizational calendars.
- Prepare and format meeting materials, agendas, presentations, correspondence, reports and other documents.
- Take meeting notes or minutes when required and assist with tracking follow-up items.
- Maintain organized electronic records, contact lists, templates and organizational files.
- Assist with responding to and directing general inquiries.
- Support event planning, registration, logistics and follow-up.
- Assist with maintaining stakeholder, partner, donor and community contact information.
- Conduct research and gather information to support organizational initiatives, funding opportunities, presentations and other projects.
- Provide administrative support for community engagement, partnership development and fundraising activities.
- Assist with other communications, administrative and organizational projects as required.

Perform other related duties as assigned to support CoHabit's operations, programs and organizational priorities.

Who We’re Looking For

You are a strong communicator who is equally comfortable writing a social media post, creating a graphic, organizing information and helping coordinate the details behind a successful meeting or event.

You are organized, dependable and able to work independently while knowing when to ask questions. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are comfortable with the flexibility that comes with being part of a small, growing nonprofit organization. Most importantly, you care about community and inclusion and are interested in contributing to work that creates meaningful change.

Qualifications The successful candidate will ideally bring:

- Currently pursuing or having completed post-secondary education in communications, marketing, public relations, business administration, digital media or a related field is considered an asset. Equivalent education, training and relevant experience will also be considered.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.




- Experience creating content for social media and digital platforms.
- Experience with Canva or similar graphic-design/content-creation tools.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Solid computer skills and comfort learning new digital tools and platforms.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Good judgment and professionalism when handling organizational information and communicating with external stakeholders.
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility and respectful community engagement.

Experience with website content management, email marketing platforms, photography, video creation/editing, event coordination or nonprofit/community organizations would be considered an asset. Knowledge of disability inclusion, accessible communications and/or accessible housing is also considered an asset. Applicants do not need to have previous professional experience in the disability sector; a demonstrated willingness to learn and work from an inclusive, person-centred perspective is important.

Working at CoHabit

This is a part-time position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. CoHabit supports a flexible working environment, with a combination of in-person and remote work based on organizational needs and the responsibilities of the position.

Some flexibility in scheduling will be required, including occasional attendance at meetings,

community activities or events outside regular business hours.

Because CoHabit is a small and growing organization, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute ideas, develop new skills and help shape communications and administrative processes as the organization evolves.

Compensation & Term The anticipated compensation range is $20–$23 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The position is a six-month term beginning in November 2026, with the possibility of extension or expansion in hours and responsibilities depending on organizational needs,

performance and available resources.

How to Apply

Please submit

- A résumé; and
- A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and the experience you would bring to CoHabit.

Applicants are also welcome to include examples of communications, social media, graphic design or other relevant work. Only applications emailed to [email protected] will be considered.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R3T 6A8

📌 Administrative and Communications Assistant (Winnipeg)
🏢 CoHabit
📍 Winnipeg