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Description

Access Communications is a 100% Saskatchewan-owned non-profit co-operative that is committed to providing exceptional communications and entertainment services.

Position Description:
- Assists in the development of the external corporate communications strategy, including the public relations strategy.

- Prepares and delivers various external communications including news releases, speeches and other materials as required.

- Assists in the development of the internal communications strategy. Produces employee newsletters, FAQs and information development for internal website.

- Co-ordinates staff events.

- Works closely with the President & CEO to prepare materials for the Member Relations Committee, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.

- Responsible for the production of all member communications, including newsletters and annual reports. Supports Co-operative Advocacy Strategy.

- Serves on the Board of the Access Communications Childrens Fund (ACCF) as an appointee of the Co-operative.  Assists in the development of the ACCF communications strategy.  

- Assists in the development and implementation of corporate sponsorship and community involvement strategies to ensure that the interests of the Co-operative are met.

- Co-ordinates company programs involving public participation such as community events, facility tours, and customer appreciation events

Candidate Qualifications:
- The incumbent requires a minimum Bachelors Degree in communications, advertising, public relations or journalism and/or equivalent experience.  Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills are required.  Experience project management and/or event planning would be definite assets. A strong customer service and relationship building orientation is required.  Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently are essential.