Overview
Communications Specialist Jobs in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada at Canadian Cancer Society
Title: Communications Specialist
Company: Canadian Cancer Society
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Role Details
As a community engagement leadership volunteer, you will be part of our committees of 10 to 15 volunteers who will work over the months to help us organize our fundraising events. Depending on the needs in your community, available roles could include committee lead, logistics, community outreach, volunteer lead, and social media.
Description
The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. It is a volunteer-led event and the largest breast cancer fundraiser in Canada. This year’s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
As the volunteer Communications Lead, you will be responsible for:
• Building and executing a local marketing and media relations plan to promote the CIBC Run for the Cure across multiple channels, using CCS and CIBC-approved materials.
• Leveraging the Media Templates and Resources to promote the CIBC Run for the Cure to local media outlets.
• Developing a social media strategy to promote the CIBC Run for the Cure, in collaboration with the Social Media Coordinator (if applicable).
• Ensuring all social media responsibilities are completed if the Social Media Coordinator role is vacant.
Why we need you
Your commitment will help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.
What we're looking for
You are passionate about the breast cancer cause, well-connected in your community, and enjoy event planning. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation and time management.
What we're looking for
You are passionate about the breast cancer cause, well-connected in your community, and enjoy event planning. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation and time management.
Knowledge and/or experience in any of the role responsibilities is considered an asset.
Must be 18+ to apply. Volunteer application process will occur in English in all provinces except Quebec where it will occur in French.
