Creative Coordinator

Employment Opportunity

Creative Coordinator

Salary: $50,700 to $60,000

Working at YWCA Banff

YWCA Banff is a community-based, women-centered organization with over 100 years of experience in Banff and the Bow Valley. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, our organization shapes a safe, inclusive community that empowers women and their communities in support of our vision of a thriving, equitable society. We believe in the possibility of a better future for us all.

Every employee plays an important role in realizing our organizational goals through their active commitment to our four strategic priorities: programs and services to end gender-based violence; a continuum of sustainable housing solutions; advancing the rights of women and girls; and building a sustainable organization. We are committed to ensuring our culture attracts, retains, and develops the best people.

The Creative Coordinator is a creative designer and storyteller who plays a key role in translating YWCA Banff’s mission, values, and advocacy priorities into compelling, accessible, and actionable content. This role blends advocacy work with marketing content production, bridging the gap between design, research, writing, and digital communications. Whether creating compelling visuals, developing a social post, designing a housing safety guide, or writing a donor story for a campaign, this person ensures all content reflects our values and deepens public understanding of our mission.

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager within the Resource Development and Communications Team, the Creative Coordinator works collaboratively across the organization and directly with clients, partners, and donors to craft thoughtful content that educates, builds empathy, and drives change.

A Day In the Life

What You’ll Do

Marketing Design

Provide in-house graphic design support for departments across the organization.
Design marketing collateral including posters, brochures, educational guides, reports, signage, and promotional materials.
Coordinate and manage production and distribution of print materials as needed.
Plan, create, and schedule social media content that supports both advocacy campaigns and organizational updates/events
Manage YWCA Banff’s website, ensuring content is accurate, accessible, and aligned with organizational messaging.
Lead photography, videography, and other content collection efforts, coordinating with contractors when needed.
Ensure all materials adhere to brand standards and contribute to a strong and consistent visual identity.
Support event planning and execution as required
Storytelling Advocacy Content

Develop educational and advocacy-based materials across print and digital platforms (e.g., booklets, guides, myth-busting social campaigns, toolkits)
Meet with clients, program participants, donors, and partners to gather stories that build empathy, raise awareness, and drive fundraising.
Translate complex topics (e.g., gender equity, AI bias, consent education) into plain language and creative formats
Collaborate with the Community Programs team to produce helpful resources (e.g. laminated reference tools, safety guides)
If you want work that will change lives, we want to meet you.
Specific skills and knowledge qualifications include but are not limited to:

Degree or diploma in Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role focused on content creation, storytelling, and design.
Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Canva (Adobe Creative Suite is an asset).
Excellent writing, editing, and interviewing skills.
Experience with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills; professional, personable and comfortable interacting with a wide variety of individuals including C-Suite and high-level external partners
Confident representing the organization in community-facing roles
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for event support
A passion for YWCA Banff’s mission and a collaborative, team-focused mindset
An equity, diversity, and inclusion lens to all responsibilities and engagement strategies
Position Details:

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some occasional evening and weekend work required; is based in Banff and eligible for a Hybrid work arrangement. Staff accommodation is available to all staff subject to availability.
*If you are interested in this role, please submit a cover letter and resume to our ALETA job portal at: http://bit.ly/4kVjNy4

To learn more about this opportunity or to request accommodation in the application process, please reach out to jobs@ywcabanff.ca

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until June 30, 2025 or until an suitable candidate is found.

The YWCA offers a competitive benefits and compensation package with options for flexibility and encourages training and personal development for all employees.

YWCA Banff is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community and our field of work, in line with our commitment to building a thriving, equitable society for everyone. We celebrate diversity, recognizing it as both a strength and an advantage to our organization and community.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply including women, persons with disabilities (seen and unseen), members of visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, veterans, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

YWCA Banff strives to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. YWCA Banff is committed to making any reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation for accessibility needs, please email jobs@ywcabanff.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,700.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Banff, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-12-11
Expected start date: 2025-07-14 Read more