COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Port Alberni, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Support the development and distribution of accurate, timely community updates, newsletters, notices, engagement materials, and approved digital communications. Help maintain communication channels and share information through respectful storytelling while collaborating across departments.

Job details

Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Assistant plays an important role in strengthening connections between Tseshaht First Nation, its members, leadership, staff and external partners. This position supports the development and delivery of meaningful, accurate and timely information that keeps community members informed, engaged and connected. Working collaboratively across departments, the Communications Assistant supports in preparing and distributing community updates, newsletters, notices, engagement materials and approved digital communications. The role supports respectful storytelling and sharing information while maintaining distribution channels. The successful candidate is creative, organized, culturally aware, and passionate about using communications to strengthen relationships and build community connections. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Experience creating content for social media platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong creativity and attention to detail. Ability to take quality photos and videos using digital devices. Experience with social media scheduling and content planning. Sound understanding of digital communication trends. Education & Experience Experience managing social media accounts and creating digital content is an asset. Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software. Experience with photography, videography, video editing, and storytelling. Experience working in a community, cultural, government, non-profit, or Indigenous organization setting. Knowledge and understanding of respectful, community-centered communications.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to create social media content and take quality photos and videos. Experience managing social media, using graphic design tools, photography, videography, video editing, storytelling, or working in community, cultural, government, non-profit, or Indigenous organizations is an asset.