Happy Cities · 3 weeks ago
Communications Coordinator
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $68K/yr
1+ years expHappy Cities is an urban planning, design, and engagement consulting firm dedicated to creating happier and healthier communities. The Communications Coordinator will support business development and communications efforts, produce multimedia content, and coordinate proposal submissions.
Architecture & Planning
Responsibilities
Creating copy, graphics, and videos for various social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) using Adobe Creative Cloud programs
Supporting management of the Happy Cities website, including preparing and uploading regular content via Squarespace
Supporting business development, including coordinating the proposal-writing process, setting up proposal documents, and reviewing for quality control
Writing blog posts that translate technical insights into compelling stories
Copy editing reports and written materials, with support from the communications team
Supporting our planning teams as needed, with graphics, engagement materials, report layouts, and other communications items
Ensuring brand alignment across Happy Cities’ internal and public-facing work
Contribute to the development and execution of a digital communications strategy, including content planning, audience engagement, and performance tracking
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree plus 1-3 years experience working in communications, marketing, or a related field
Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills, with ability to coordinate and deliver content for multiple projects with fast turnaround
Ability to write clearly and concisely for a variety of formats, including social media, web pages, and research and engagement reports
Experience copy editing (Happy Cities follows CP style)
Experience managing and publishing website content
Experience delivering and producing social media campaigns
Graphic design skills, including proficiency InDesign and Illustrator
Knowledge of digital communications and marketing strategy, including for website/SEO, social media, and newsletters
Familiarity with urban planning principles (and an interest in learning more)
Strong knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism
Preferred
Experience writing blog posts and/or articles for urbanism or media organizations
Experience with proposal/grant writing and RFP process, ideally related to urban planning
Experience writing about complex research and planning topics
Experience creating clear, creative, and compelling graphic reports and visual materials
Ability to create short-form video content or reels for social media platforms
Understanding of accessible communications practices
Bilingual or fluent in a language other than English
Benefits
Supportive and inclusive workplace
Extended health benefits, including vision and dental
Flexible schedule and remote work policy
Paid vacation time and health days
Annual profit-sharing pool for full-time, permanent employees
Summer Fridays policy
Company
Happy Cities
Happy Cities creates happier, healthier and more inclusive communities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Houssam Elokda
Managing Principal
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