###Why should you join our team?

44138YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

Community Engagement Coordinator
YMCA Calgary
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: $44,138.00/year - $55,172.00/year

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits

. Premiums paid in full by the Association;

• Pension plan with specified contribution matching by the Association;
• Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

###What qualifications are we looking for?

Qualifications include:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing

• Proven experience in social media management and content creation, including video production, storytelling, and graphic design, with a focus on engaging diverse audiences.

• Photography and video production skills

• Design skills and experience using Canva, the Adobe platform (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to learn other tools as required

• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Proficiency with social media management platforms (e.g., AgoraPulse, Hootsuite) to track, and analyze performance.

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office platform

• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact)

• Event management experience is an asset

• Ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This role must be able to travel between YMCA branches and to external meetings on an as-needed basis.

###What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

The Community Engagement Coordinator will help support YMCA Calgary’s mission to foster community health, wellness, and connection. By adopting a storytelling-first approach, the coordinator will support impactful content creation, social media engagement, communications tactics, and community engagement activities that elevate YMCA Calgary as a trusted charity and community hub where individuals can belong, grow, thrive, and lead.

The Community Engagement Coordinator duties and responsibilities include:

• Work with internal and external business partners as a Community Engagement liaison to create brand compliant communication materials (both print and digital)

• Execute the Association’s social media strategy, including maintaining the content calendar and developing or customizing content across all owned channels, working to maximize social channels by coordinating overall strategy with branch-specific needs

• Write and edit content for various projects (social media, website, blog, newsletter, programs, scripts, planning documents etc.)

• Create engaging content—including videos, graphics, blog posts, and stories—that highlights the organization’s community impact and connects members to meaningful experiences

• Support operational, program, and employee engagement communications activities Support media and public relations activities , including media monitoring and participation in the Crisis Communications On-Call rotation

• Support community engagement activities including street team and special event support, which may include some evening and weekend work

• Build strong internal and external relationships, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders

• Other projects as required.

This role must be able to travel between YMCA branches and to external meetings on an as-needed basis.

###What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

###Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email careers@ymcacalgary.org.

###Company

YMCA Calgary

###Location

Association Services

###Opening Date

16-03-2026

###Closing Date

31-03-2026