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Communications Coordinator Contract NEW
About Us
The Thunderbird Collective provides a safe, ethical space for Indigenous Peoples to work together in support of Indigenous leadership and involvement in wildland fire management. The work is grounded in four interconnected pillars: Knowledge Sharing, Advocacy, Land-Based Cultural Practices, and Sovereignty.
The Thunderbird Collective is currently housed within and supported by the Indigenous Leadership Initiative (ILI) and the Centre for Northern Conservation (CNC). All legal contracts are administered by CNC on behalf of Thunderbird Collective.
Position Summary
The Thunderbird Collective is seeking a skilled and relationship-focused Communications Coordinator to support meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities, partners, practitioners and the public. Working under the Thunderbird Collective Secretariat, this role is ideal for a creative and strategic communicator with experience in digital storytelling and culturally grounded communications.
The Coordinator leads the Collective’s communications and engagement activities including public communications, event support and the development of culturally respectful materials that reflect the Collective’s mission, values, and protocols. This role oversees the organization’s digital presence for managing social media, website content and day-to-day communications workflows to ensure consistent, accurate and brand-aligned messaging across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Communications
– Develop and implement communications materials and strategies aligned with the Thunderbird Collective’s mission and priorities.
– Draft and edit a range of communications products, including website content, press releases, announcements, reports, and promotional materials.
– Ensure all communications are clear, engaging, culturally respectful, and tailored to diverse audiences.
Social Media
– Work with the Secretariat to implement and update our social media strategy aligned with organizational values and objectives.
– Manage branded social media channels and support audience growth and engagement across platforms.
– Create, schedule, and manage engaging content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok.
– Monitor social media trends and respond to inquiries, and engage with followers in a respectful, timely and meaningful manner, including moderating comments where required.
– Track and report social media metrics and prepare performance reports
Website Oversight
– Maintain and update website content, ensuring current, accurate and engaging written, visual and multimedia materials
– Support the ongoing organization and management of digital communications assets.
– Monitor site analytics and recommend improvements.
Media and Public Relations
– Coordinate interviews, media requests and background briefings with the Secretariat and leadership.
– Help develop key messaging, briefing notes, speaking notes, and communications approaches related to Thunderbird Collective initiatives and activities.
– Build and maintain positive working relationships with media contacts and communications partners where appropriate.
– Support crisis communication and issue management as required.
– Track media coverage and prepare summaries.
Community Engagement
– Assist with facilitation of respectful and culturally grounded communication between the Thunderbird Collective and external audiences.
– Support in the development of engagement materials for Thunderbird Collective grant program (updates, invitations, announcements).
– Coordinate external outreach and engagement activities, which may include webinars, gatherings, meetings, and public-facing events. Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, partners, practitioners, and stakeholders.
– Support internal coordination and information sharing across the Thunderbird CollectiveSteering Committee, Secretariat, and Working Groups.
Qualifications & Experience
– Minimum 3 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or digital engagement, including social media management.
– Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
– Experience coordinating communications projects and managing multiple priorities independently.
– Experience in community engagement, relationship-building, or public outreach.
– Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, values, governance systems, and community priorities.
– Experience managing website management and working with website platforms is an asset.
– Experience with graphic design and communications tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is an asset.
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote and fast-paced environment.
– Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.
How to Apply
Please submit:
A resume
A cover letter
Two references
Applications should be sent to [email protected] by July 20, 2026. We encourage applications from Indigenous candidates, especially those with experience or interest in Indigenous fire stewardship, Indigenous-led conservation, wildfire resilience, and land-based practices.