Communications & Events Coordinator

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for bringing people together? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and innovation fuel your day? The Alex is looking for a dynamic Communications & Events Coordinator to join our team!

At The Alex, we do work that matters - and we do it with heart. We believe in fostering an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant workplace where creativity and collaboration thrive. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of a team that’s changing lives, apply today.

The Alex is a beacon of hope for Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens, offering wrap-around health care, housing, social, and wellness programs. With a patient and client-centered approach, we envision a community where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. Our mission is to improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing, and social services. With five decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for tackling tough health and social issues, guiding individuals on their journey from crisis to wellness, and from challenge to change.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications & Marketing, you’ll be part of a small but dedicated team of communicators. From administering our internal communications strategy to leading employee engagement initiatives and coordinating internal and external events, you'll play a key role in fostering our vibrant workplace culture and organizational reputation. This is a permanent, full-time position.

What You'll Do

Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

• Develop and manage The Alex’s internal communications strategy, ensuring our mission, vision, and values are communicated in engaging and meaningful ways.
• Keep employees informed and motivated through multiple channels, including our intranet (gALEXy), email and newsletters.
• Oversee and maintain our internal content calendar, ensuring timely updates and relevant content for our team.
• Lead the audit and overhaul of gALEXy, our staff intranet—an exciting, high-impact project for 2025!
• Organize engaging employee events, including Town Halls and internal celebrations.
• Work closely with the HR team to enhance employee recognition programs, develop innovative onboarding strategies, and implement engagement survey initiatives.
• Serve as the employee representative on the Wellness and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) committees, ensuring staff voices are heard and included in key initiatives.

Event Management & Community Stewardship

• Plan and execute employee engagement events that foster connection and enjoyment in the workplace.
• Coordinate The Alex’s involvement in external events (e.g., Calgary Pride Parade) to amplify our community presence.
• Support department led events for stakeholders, speaking engagements and trade show participation.
• Work alongside various teams to ensure seamless event logistics, communications, and branding.

Creative & Design Support

• Create engaging visuals and promotional materials using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Capture compelling stories through videography and photography.
• Maintain and update the intranet using SharePoint and Office 365.
• While this role has its own portfolio, you'll also collaborate with the broader communications team to support social media, poster & pamphlet design, and other storytelling initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who approaches life with curiosity and a growth mindset - a natural communicator who’s open to learning and evolving. You’re a people person who thrives in a team setting but can also work independently. You believe in solutions over problems, and you bring energy, creativity, and a strategic approach to everything you do.

You are aligned with The Alex’s values and passionate about improving lives, fostering respect and dignity for all, and driving meaningful change in the community. Ideally, you have experience in the non-profit sector, where being nimble, flexible, and responsive to evolving needs is essential to creating a lasting impact.

What You Bring

• A diploma or degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, PR, event coordination, or a similar role.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to tailor different voices to suit various communication materials.
• High functioning knowledge of MS Teams, SharePoint, Office 365, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong design skills (Canva, Adobe) and experience with photography and videography.
• Strong project management skills—you can juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.
• Experience with website management is an asset.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• A reliable source of transportation; some travel is required for events and meetings at satellite sites.
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action is preferred.

Work Environment And Hours

• The Alex Community Health Centre: 2840-2 Ave SE, Calgary, AB.
• 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)
• Standard hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekends will be required and flexibility in schedule may be available.
• Continuous extended periods of sitting, with some standing and walking (sometimes up or down stairwells).
• Occasional physical action requiring the ability to bend/crouch, reach above shoulder height, kneel/crawl, and carry objects (up to 20 lbs.) throughout shift.
• Occasional travel within Calgary city limits is required.

Benefits

Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include:

• 3-weeks’ vacation
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Health / Wellness Spending Accounts
• RRSP and/or Student Loan Repayment Program (up to 5% match)
• Personal Days
• Floating Holiday
• Sick/Wellness Days
• Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
• Professional Development

Applicant Information:

This job posting requires applicants to submit a portfolio of writing samples. Please ensure you have attached at least 2-3 samples of your work or a link to your portfolio in your application.

How To Apply

If you are as passionate as we are about making a difference in people’s lives, please visit our career centre: Jobs at The Alex | The Alex.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will make every effort to accommodate candidate’s schedules and needs in all parts of the hiring process.

The Alex is committed to embedding the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity across the organization. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by equity-seeking groups and encourage (but not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters.

In accordance with our strategic priorities, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as racialized or Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit).

For further information about The Alex and its programs, we encourage you to visit our website at www.thealex.ca.