Community Outreach Advisor Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 49449)

Description

Reporting to the Director of Communications, you'll use your political acumen, communications knowledge and outreach skills to support the Mayor and help implement the Mayor's short- and long-term strategies. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

Staffing and Events

• Staff the Mayor at in-person events, including on evenings and weekends
• Create social media content at events, including photos, videos and text,
• Collect information and notes from stakeholders at events and follow up as required
• Ensure the Mayor is prepared for meetings and has relevant briefing materials
• Help plan, organize and execute events, meetings and conferences
• Provide support to the Communications Director and Outreach and Engagement Director within the Mayor's office

Communications and Outreach

• Support the execution of the Mayor's communications and outreach plans, including by assisting in the development of key messages, briefs, and engagement strategies
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community, and develop partnerships with key stakeholders to effectively and creatively communicate about the Mayor's agenda
• Support the communications team in media relations

Strategy 

• Assist in the implementation of outreach and stakeholder relations strategies for the Office of the Mayor
• Gather data on demographic and stakeholder outreach
• Identify and assess emerging social media trends
• Provide research and writing support to the Mayor's Office as required