Job Description
The Communications Assistant will work with the Communications team to develop and capture content related to our mission and programs. You will be reporting to our Director of Communications and working alongside other staff and volunteers. We work as a team and are always willing to help each other.
This is primarily a work from home position, with some time spent in the field. Reliable internet access is important.

Here’s what you need to do…
Assist with online communications, including articles, blog posts, social media, and website
Brainstorm directions, themes, and messaging for future content
Help capture photos and videos in the field with Swim Drink Fish teams
Enter and help sort donor information in our new database
Assist with Swim Drink Fish outreach and engagement events
Assist with other Swim Drink Fish initiatives as required

Here’s what you need to have…
Excellent writing and editing skills
Experience creating content
A passion for water stewardship and conservation
Experience working collaboratively with a team
A post-secondary background in science, environmental studies, communications, journalism, marketing or a related discipline
Be motivated and able to work independently
Ability to travel to various sites to collect communications assets

Bonus points if you…
Are multilingual
Have basic graphic design skills
Basic photography/videography skills
Use the oxford comma
Love puns
Important Note: Don?t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized people of every gender are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Swim Drink Fish, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the position that will make you excited to come to work every day, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for!

How To Apply
Email the following information in one attachment to Alicia (she/her) at alicia@swimdrinkfish.ca with the subject “Communications Assistant – Your Name”.
Cover letter, highlighting why you best fit this position.
Resumé, highlighting relevant experience, skills, and training related to the position.
Include the names and contact information for three references.
Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.
Application deadline is 12:00pm EST on Monday March 20, 2023.