Community Relations Coordinator

At Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services, we care deeply about our community, and we’re seeking a community relations manager to help us maintain and nurture these relationships. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills, as well as an ability to foster positive relationships with individuals and organizations. The community relations manager will be an ambassador for the company, addressing internal audiences and the public to share the company’s vision and plans for achieving it.

Objectives of this role

• Develop a strategy for building and maintaining programs and activities that will have a positive impact on the community
• Build and maintain relationships with members of the community, key individuals, and other organizations
• Serve as a point of contact for neighboring businesses, institutions, and communities
• Be the ambassador for the company, responsible for sharing its vision with the local community

Responsibilities

• Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that promote products, services, and ideas of the company with local community organizations (e.g. hospices, victim services, seniors’ groups)
• Schedule and present at meetings, presentations, and events to represent Alternatives and foster positive connections
• Draft and distribute communications that promote the company as well as individuals and groups within it
• Attend relevant events and activities to represent the company and build strong relationships with key community members
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other parties, and recruit knowledgeable spokespeople or information sources for assistance when needed
• Manage social media content to enhance the company’s online profile

Required skills and qualifications

• At least two years of experience in public relations or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Work independently, with minimal supervision, while managing a dynamic schedule of community visits and appointments.
• Adhere to business attire that reflects the decorum suitable for professional settings without necessarily wearing dark colors.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in public relations, communications, English, journalism, or related field
• Successful completion of course in advertising, business administration, fundraising, public affairs, public speaking, or creative or technical writing
• Proficiency with work productivity software or similar writing and presentation software

What we offer

• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)
• Mileage reimbursement for required travel

If you are a proactive communicator who values authenticity, compassion, and professionalism, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position to Tyrel Burton, t.burton@myalternatives.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.