Events Communications and Marketing Officer

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Events Communications and Marketing Officer

CLOSING DATE: August 22, 2025

START DATE:
ASAP

EMPLOYMENT DURATION:
Permanent Full Time

SALARY:
$74,288.00 to $88,609.00 annually

LOCATION:
Vancouver (Hybrid)

HOURS:
72 Biweekly

UNION/AFFILIATION:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

POSITION GRADE:
8

# OF OPENINGS:
2

91泡芙 Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

The Centre uses dialogue and engagement to facilitate transformative conversations and create real-world impact for society鈥檚 most pressing challenges.

We strengthen Canadian democracy by promoting democratic values and innovation, spread best practices by providing dialogue training and tools, and help governments to engage citizens and stakeholders through our consulting services.

As a bridge between the university and community, we enable student success through the Semester in Dialogue and other experiential learning opportunities and provide a home to select initiatives run by our Dialogue Fellows and Associates.

Mission: To foster shared understanding and positive action through dialogue and engagement.

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We are Canada鈥檚 engaged university, defined by our dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and far-reaching community engagement
We are unconventional, fearless, compassionate, approachable and ready
We celebrate the diversity of people, ideas and cultures

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Position Summary

This role will be a vital member of the programming and communications team at the CE&D unit. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about community engagement, dialogue, and creating productive, inclusive and accessible conduits for knowledge exchange, critical thinking and fruitful collaboration among academics, practitioners and the public. This role provides the opportunity to learn more about, and contribute to, issues of public concern and work in a emergent, dynamic, project-based hybrid team environment located SFU Vancouver's campus but serving all 3 of SFU's campuses and community.

The ideal candidate will approach their work, and their colleagues and collaborators, with a spirit of flexibility, hospitality and generosity, knowing that event based work is inherently challenging, due to its detailed and deadline oriented nature. An enjoyment of working with people is essential, and this role includes the expectation of active participation at our programming. The CE&D Unit embraces a reflective growth culture, with encouragement for all to learn, adapt and share knowledge, and an openness to change, experimentation and continuous improvement at all levels.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations, or a related field and five years of related experience in communications and event coordination, preferably in a post-secondary or community-based setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Demonstrated experience planning and delivering in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Experience with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for digital performance tracking and reporting. Proficiency with digital tools such as Zoom, Slido, Campaigner, Canva, Hootsuite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft 365. Knowledge of inclusive, accessible communications and event practices. Current understanding of social media best practices across multiple platforms. Knowledge of good practices for inter-cultural engagement, including cultural literacy in the norms of multiple communities in Metro Vancouver and Canadian contexts Strong writing and editing skills across a range of formats and audiences. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid structure. Hybrid team-based project work and supervisory experience are considered strong assets. Demonstrated experience working in the areas of community engagement, facilitation and dialogue. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.

Demonstrated experience working in the areas of community engagement and dialogue, planning and delivering in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
Strong writing and editing skills across a range of formats and audiences.
Proficiency with digital tools such as Zoom, Slido, Campaigner, Canva, Hootsuite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft 365.
Current understanding of social media best practices across multiple platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid structure.

SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equitable environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from qualified people of all gender expressions and identities, sexual orientations, visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities. Should you require accommodations throughout the application process, please be in touch.

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Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue