About Africa Centre

Council for Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta (CAAC), operating as Africa Centre, is the largest pan African non-profit organization in western Canada, serving as a community hub that provides programs and services from a place of cultural awareness and competency to the families in our diverse community. We acknowledge the diversity of our cultural background as a source of the strength that brings capacity and competencies to shape a thriving community in Alberta. We have a strong African indigenous cultural foundation incorporated across our programs and services.

Position Overview

The Communications Assistant supports Africa Centre’s communications work with a focus on storytelling, multimedia content and podcast studio management. The role also provides strategic support for the Centre's head office in Edmonton and growing presence in Calgary. The position requires strong multimedia skills, creative thinking and the ability to produce stories that connect with funders and stakeholders. The assistant works closely with the
communications team to deliver cohesive and consistent communications across the
organization. French is required.

Key responsibilities
Multimedia content

• Create multimedia content, including design, photography and video, to support
  Africa Centre’s brand and goals
• Use Adobe Creative Suite programs to develop professional and engaging materials
• Capture and document events and initiatives in innovative and compelling ways

Podcast studio and storytelling

• Manage Africa Centre’s video podcast studio, including scheduling, setup and
  technical support
• Produce podcasts with strong audio and video quality that highlight community
  stories and advocacy
• Support external partners and projects using the studio
• Develop content strategies that reflect Africa Centre’s values
• Craft narratives that showcase the Centre's impact in Edmonton and Calgary
• Experiment with written, video and audio formats to expand reach

Collaboration and strategy

• Work with the communications team to plan creative strategies that expand
  Africa Centre’s influence
• Support the development of communications strategies that align with
  organizational goals
• Ensure communications are consistent across offices and programs
  Bilingual communications and engagement
• Create and support with bilingual content for English- and French-speaking
  audiences
• Manage and contribute to social media platforms with engaging content
• Support live content creation during events, especially in bilingual settings

Fundraising and stakeholder work

• Produce stories and materials that appeal to funders and partners
• Highlight Africa Centre’s impact to help attract and retain funding
• Ensure all communications reflect the Centre's mission and values
• The role requires frequent evening and weekend work at events.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, public relations or
  marketing is an asset
• Minimum two years of related experience
• Skills in multimedia content creation, including design, photography and video
• Experience in podcast production and studio management
• Proven storytelling ability
• Strong French and English, spoken and written
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members across offices
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience producing content for diverse communities and stakeholders
• Knowledge of social media best practices and online engagement

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company events
• Paid time off
• Extended health care, dental care, and vision care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance