Communications Specialist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Communications Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Exciting Comms role within Not-for-Profit Organisation
• Fantastic Culture and Supportive team. Ongoing Personal Development
• Work at Home! Benefits include Gym Membership & Employee Discounts

The Organisation:

The YMCA employs around 700 employees across Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. With a diverse range of operations including facility management, health and fitness, early childhood education, OSCAR, accommodation, outdoors, recreation, aquatic, fundraising, education and youth programme, they provide something for everyone.

The Position:

An opportunity has arisen for a talented Communications Specialist to take ownership and contribute to the planning and direction within this unique and varied role. The focus will be to establish and maintain communication channels for target audiences, to tell YMCA's story, raise profile and drive advocacy for the YMCA's brand.

Reporting to the GM of Brand & Customer, this is a sole charge position managing all internal and external communications, identifying and maintaining key media relationships, as well as taking the lead on PR and social media.  Working with diverse teams and business units, you will craft content online and in traditional media. You will deliver compelling material working closely with internal and external stakeholders to attract, retain and successfully deliver services to the community.

The Culture:

The YMCA is renowned for its fantastic culture and the positive impact that they have on communities. You will be joining a team that are passionate about helping to empower young people and deliver healthy living to all. This is an exciting time to join as they continue to grow, there will be opportunity for personal development and to really make your mark. 

To be successful you will need to be able to work at pace and be able to communicate well with a varied range of internal and external audiences. You will have the confidence and willingness to own this role and to help contribute to drive the direction of the Customer and Brand team strategies. We expect this person to be out in the field getting the pictures, capturing the video and interviewing participants to get their stories before they package the content up for use in multiple channels.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Proven ability to translate information into clear compelling messages and develop content to create targeted effective communication. 
• Previous experience handling media enquiries, preparing holding statements and releases as well as coaching stakeholders.
• Confident to working under tight deadline and managing multiple projects.
• Exceptional organisational skills and be able to work autonomously.
• Have high attention to detail. Nothing will either go out unless every ‘I’ has been dotted and every ‘T’ has been crossed. – Twice.
• Basic photography, videography or video editing skills would be highly advantageous but are not essential. 

What's on offer:

• Fabulous culture and supportive team to help grow your skills.
• Variety of benefits and company discounts 
• Flexibility - you have the opportunity to work across offices and/ or at home.
• On-going training and a personal development programme. 
• Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that gives back to the community. 

To Apply:

If this role sounds like you, submit your interest by clicking the apply button below.

Your questions are welcome - feel free to contact Victoria Penney at TalentFind on +64 (0) 21 473 471 

All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand

Please note:  YMCA Auckland is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. The successful applicant will need to return a satisfactory Police Record check before commencement of employment.