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• Bilingual Communications Officer - Crossroads International

  Are you looking for a new challenge to apply your communications skills to help reduce global poverty?

  Crossroads International has an exciting new opportunity for a bilingual Communications Officer. Reporting to the Director, External Relations, this position is part of a dynamic team committed to raising awareness of Crossroads International and its work. Versatile, creative and committed to excellence, the Communications Officer will lead communications engagement strategies on and offline and employ a variety of public relations and marketing tactics to engage existing stakeholders and attract new Crossroads donors, volunteers and supporters.

  The ideal candidate is a web savvy self-starter and strategic thinker. S/he is a skilled writer, who has demonstrated success managing online communications, stakeholder engagement strategies, publications fundraising and marketing initiatives. Working knowledge of Quebec media and exceptional project management skills are required. Experience overseas is a definite asset.

  QUALIFICATIONS: • University degree in journalism, marketing, communications or related field
  • Professional experience in marketing/communications and project management with a PR agency, corporation or nonprofit organization • Exceptional French presentation, writing and editing skills are required. Bilingualism French English written and oral will be tested in the selection process. Spanish is an asset • Demonstrated experience managing online engagement programs including social media, fundraising, web site management and other web 2.0 strategies • Demonstrated success in developing programs to attract and engage donors, supporters and volunteers on and offline including organizing events • Proven ability to write clear, concise and compelling prose — web site, news releases, op-eds, ad copy, blog posts and email alerts etc. • Demonstrated success in writing, editing and coordinating production to tight deadlines • Dynamic presentation and facilitation skills and experience in community building on and offline through events, trainings, campaigns etc. • Exceptional project management skills • First-hand experience using social media
  • Solid copy-editing skills, strong attention to detail and familiarity with Globe and Mail Style • Proficiency in HTML, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator or other design software • Experience editing video and audio is an asset • A commitment to gender equality and the promotion of women’s rights • Experience in international development or international volunteering is an asset

  Position Type: Full time contract to March 2014 with possibility of renewal

  Salary: $45,247 - $54,296

  Location: Montreal

  If you are interested in joining a dynamic international development organization, please submit your résumé and cover letter by May 16, 2012 by e-mail to recruitment2@cintl.org and be sure to include bilingual Communications Officer in the subject line. Crossroads International — one of Cana­da’s foremost international co-operation organizations — has been fighting inequality for more than 50 years. We do this by bringing people together in common cause, to cre­ate lasting solutions to overcome poverty and advance women’s rights.

  Crossroads works in some of the world’s poorest nations in Southern Africa, West Af­rica and South America. Crossroads supports women, youth and the rural poor, who are of­ten marginalized in the economy and left out of the decisions that affect their lives. We work as equals with local partner organizations to create decent jobs and to empower women to become leaders and live free from violence.

  Crossroads is committed to principles and values of access and equity. We encourage applications from people of colour, people with disabilities, and people from aboriginal and/or other marginalized communities.

  All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.