Overview The Communications and Programs Coordinator promotes and supports the Calgary Horticultural Society and its programs and events.

Responsibilities

- Content and Publications
- Update content in the weekly e-newsletter and the member magazine (published eight times a year)
- Maintain the Society's website

Social Media
- Monitor the Society's social media presence and develop additional content
- Manage day-to-day engagement and communications on social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Create dynamic digital content that encourages audience interaction
- Analyze and adapt posting schedules as needed to optimize results

Promotions and Events
- Develop timelines, schedules, and resources for promotional campaigns
- Assist with promotional and on-site communication needs for events, member engagement initiatives, and other activities
- Represent the Society at community events, such as the Calgary Home + Garden Show, World Water Day, and Seedy Saturday tables

Programs and Office Support
- Capture and edit the Society's program videos
- Support Society hybrid programs (e.g., online and in person Member Talks)
- Assist with online program monitoring when volunteers are unavailable
- Support membership requests in the office
- Assist with grant reports and applications




- Other projects and tasks as required

Skills

Education and Experience

- Degree, diploma, or certificate in marketing, digital marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, or a similar field (preferred)
- Minimum one year of experience working with organizational social media accounts, in any capacity (e.g., as a volunteer)
- Solid creative writing skills and/or experience creating social media content

Technical Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint, Paint, Word, and SharePoint
- Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Express, and Premiere
- Comfortable with technology

Personal Qualities
- Organized, with excellent time management and planning skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Flexible and able to adjust to changing schedule
- Able to communicate effectively with a broad range of staff and stakeholders
- Gardening knowledge and plant identification skills (strong assets)

Work Location This is primarily an in-office position but also requires some at office or off-site evening and weekend work.

Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Why do you want to work for our Society?

Work Location: In person

📌 Communications and Programs Coordinator (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Horticultural Society
📍 Calgary