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Applications are invited for the permanent part-time position of Digital Communications Officer.
 
Do you have a broad range of skills in digital and online communication? Are you interested in leveraging those skills to help promote the work of teachers and advance the cause of public education? This job may be for you!!
 
Calgary Public Teachers (ATA Local 38) is seeking a part-time (0.5FTE) permanent Digital Communications Officer who will plan, create, and coordinate the Local’s social media content for a variety of applications and create digital content for distribution electronically to members of the Local and the general public. The role involves engaging with the Local’s audience, enhancing the organization’s digital presence, and contributing to strategic communication goals. Additionally, the Officer carries out special projects and other duties as assigned to support the organization’s objectives.
 
Reporting to the President, the Digital Communications Officer will also work closely with Chairs of Local Committees. 
 
The Local is seeking applicants with proven commitment to public education; excellent skills in communications; and proficiency in a variety of graphic design & video editing software, along with deep familiarity with major social media platforms. Applicants should hold a post-secondary certificate in graphic design, digital communication, content creation, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field can be helpful but is not always required. A minimum of one year of experience as a content creator in an office or graphic design environment is required, although equivalent experience such as managing a personal or freelance social media portfolio may be considered. This position offers some flexibility for working from home or remote locations, but on-site work will be a regular requirement. Work hours have some flexibility and may change on a week-to-week basis. Some limited evening and/or weekend work may be required on rare occasions. There is a possibility of this position expanding to a larger FTE in future years.
 
This position is classified as a Support Staff D1 placement on the salary grid in the Local Operations Manual with a starting salary of $54,185 (prorated by FTE). Total compensation for this position includes a health and dental benefits package. This position is eligible for participation in the Office Staff Pension Plan.
 
Location: Calgary
Commencement: To be negotiated
Competition closes @ 5:00pm, 2025 February 17
 
Applications may be directed to:
 
Stephani Clements – President
Calgary Public Teachers, ATA Local 38
#340 – 6815 8 St NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
president@ata38.ab.ca
 
Electronic applications are preferred. Please submit your resumé and covering letter as a single file to president@ata38.ab.ca. 
 
A complete role description may be obtained here. Calgary Public Teachers thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.