Reporting to the Operations Committee of the Learning Disabilities Association of British Columbia, this Part-time position will accomplish the following:
Mission Overview
An estimated 1 in 10 British Columbians have a learning disability. Currently there is very little in-person family support outside of Greater Vancouver and Greater Victoria for a family impacted by a learning disability. The LDABC has a mission to provide online communications and networking support for people impacted by learning disabilities in British Columbia.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
Assist in compiling and reporting out to the community relevant research and information on the activities of LDABC using web-based communications tools.
To grow the online community and drive web traffic to www.ldabc.ca using stories of success.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Work as an integral team member of the Operations Committee which will include people with LD, teachers, parents (and caregivers) to develop and execute on an online communication strategy.
- Liaise with Volunteer Research Assistant (Job Description can be provided) who will be tasked with researching, preparing, and writing key external communication messages used to promote LDABC activities and incorporate the content for online communications.
- Produce audio, video, photographic and text content for online distribution.
- Help build and maintain a database of key influencers who would assist the promotion of LDABC initiatives to the LD and general community; including (but limited to) people with LD, caregivers, funding agencies, government representatives, professional organizations, business community, and media outlets.
- Develop effective online communications relevant to media outlets, corporate partners, professional advisors, government ministries and charitable foundations.
- Liaise with Communications Advisor who will help advise on communication messages.
Position Specifications:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Fit with values:
Knowledge
o Solid understanding of marketing communications, web and social media tools (e.g. WordPress, SEO, YouTube, LinkedIN, Facebook, etc.)
o Understanding of LD issues in the context of know-how on producing audio/visual content to communicate with visitors who have literacy challenges
Skills
o Audio and video creating and editing skills
o Technical know-how in maximizing social media tools
o Research and compilation skills
o Writing in clear and concise manner suitable for both online and academia
o Verbal and presentation
o Collaboration
Abilities
o Team player who can work with both volunteers and staff
o Self-starter who takes the initiative to identify opportunities and to develop audience-specific communication messages
o Problem solver who can apply rigorous logic and use creative methods to develop key communication messages for differing audiences.
o Networker who can develop and build online communities, relationships with key influencers and others for the benefit of the organization.
Values
We are seeking a candidate who is respectful of others including those with disabilities and from other cultures. The successful candidate will be in a position of trust and therefore should behave in an honest and confidential manner in all aspects of the work.
