A Brief Overview
The Advancement Communications and Events Officer works collaboratively with Advancement colleagues and university partners to plan, promote and execute alumni and donor-focused events and programs that support Advancement and university-wide strategic priorities. These experiences and related communications are designed to strengthen constituent engagement, deepen connections with Queen's and support the university's broader philanthropic goals.
The incumbent develops and implements communications plans that drive awareness, participation and engagement in Advancement events and programs. This includes developing project plans and timelines; creating and building event invitations and email communications; writing and updating web copy; building event registration pages and forms; and developing other promotional communications required to support an event. The Advancement Communications and Events Officer also plans, project manages and executes alumni and donor-focused events, coordinating all aspects of event logistics and delivery in collaboration with internal and external partners. This includes supporting programming, venues, vendors, guest experience, event materials, on-site execution and other logistical requirements. Following events, the incumbent develops and administers post-event surveys and supports the collection of participant feedback and event results to help evaluate effectiveness and inform future programming.
Events and related communications are tailored to a range of audiences, including alumni, donors, prospective donors, volunteers, community members, the Queen's University Alumni Association (QUAA) and its branches.
This position develops, organizes, and implements communications strategies and plans that promote and profile departments, programs and services. This position performs market scans, recommends the focus of communications, and develops measurement criteria to evaluate effectiveness. This position also manages ongoing communication projects for publications and social media and serves as editor/publisher for print and digital publications.
The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work variable hours on a regular basis, including evenings and weekends. In addition, travel is an inherent part of the position. This position is subject to the Averaging and Travel Time Credit provisions of the USW Local 2010 Collective Agreement.
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Advancement Communications and Events Officer in Kingston employer: Queen's University
Queen's University is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in the vibrant city of Kingston, Ontario, the university offers competitive benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the education sector.
