Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further. Yulu is looking to welcome a new Account Director, focused on community engagement and program management, to our Justice + Impact Programming team. If you’ve visited our website, or heard about us in passing, you probably know we’re values-driven in the work we do and the clients we represent. As for our company culture, it’s strong; we not only like one another, we have respect for one another. We’re a team of strategists, storytellers, and creatives with diverse backgrounds including journalism, advertising, marketing, social work, nonprofits and advocacy – all committed to using communications as a force for good. We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to think big and bold when it comes to ideas and results, someone who is thoughtful in everything they do, strives to have the greatest impact for their clients, is creative, curious, collaborative and, importantly, isn’t shy of hustling. We embrace a bit of edginess and encourage our team to challenge one another to achieve the best outcomes. Note: we are accepting applications for this role until November 15 or until the position is filled. Specific to this role, you’re an excellent fit if you: Hold deep knowledge and relevant experience developing and / or delivering programs that serve First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, and / or other racialized or marginalized communities - placing equity and cultural humility at the forefront of every action and decision. Thrive when opportunities to present consultation on issues related to justice, anti-oppression and equity arise (both inside and outside our organization), sharing action-oriented ideas that you know you can make a reality. Follow community leadership and move at the pace of trust when working with frontline communities, stepping forward with solutions to help dismantle systemic and other barriers to accessing the programming and services we support our clients in providing. Can apply a trauma-informed lens to your work. In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, join a talented team of equity-focused consultants, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome. Here’s a sample of what a day in the life of a Yulu Account Director for Community Engagement and Programming might entail: Directing strategic research, planning and consultancy for a new partners Establishing and driving the key programming and impactful strategic partnerships required to deliver our clients’ social impact and sustainability strategies, with a particular focus on equity. This might include leading an in-depth planning session and drafting reports and other materials that summarize strategic plans Managing cross-functional teams with the ability to pull together various, and sometimes conflicting, inputs into a co-created plan of action Sitting in, leading, and contributing to client meetings to ensure strategic communications goals are being met, and consideration to evolving or emerging issues is given Encouraging your clients to think beyond the status quo and helping them advance and inspire their industry Using participatory research methods, partnering with frontline communities, or working with advocacy movements Ideating and implementing ways to meet the communities you are serving where they are already at e.g. using Facebook or mailing hardcopy information to connect with rural or remote communities Proposing new ideas to help advance areas within the agency during a management meeting Leading a spokesperson or media training workshops Vetting new business prospects to ensure alignment with Yulu’s social impact mandate Identifying new potential social impact clients and creating targeted new business proposals that will excite the potential partner and addresses their business / organization goals Pitching and closing an exciting new social impact clients alongside Yulu’s Vice President or Managing Director, as well as independently Hosting a Lunch & Learn for the team on your designated Playing a key role in shaping Yulu’s coveted community and team culture Playing an active role within the local and international Representing Yulu at an industry networking or community event Coaching team members, and providing position and constructive feedback on: how to apply critical thought to an upcoming creative campaign or impact program, and how to implement program management and community engagement best practices Managing and monitoring Growth Plans for your direct reports Ensuring Yulu’s year-end impact report transparently reflects authentic impact Ability to take individual ownership and work collaboratively: Possess collaboration skills and experience mentoring and supporting colleagues with diverse skill sets Ability to work in a high paced environment managing to tight deadlines, influencing stakeholders and rightsholders, and delivering with flawless execution Other requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent lived experience) Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in a communications agency, or in-house communications, or related experience with program management, community / public engagement and / or DEI consultation A background in stakeholder and rightsholder relations is also highly valued (i.e. advocating for / supporting services and programs for frontline communities) Knowledge of and experience implementing community engagement best practices, with a track record for creating seats at decision-making tables for everyone A track record of taking an idea from theory and analysis to launch: designing, developing, and executing initiatives from beginning to end, creating KPIs and metrics (quantitative and qualitative - like the strength of relationship) to track progress and measure success Compensation range: Commensurate with experience, ranging between $81,000 – $85,000 annually + competitive extended benefits & incentives Terms: Permanent, full-time. Currently team members can opt to work in-office (in Vancouver) when they wish, or work remotely. If you live anywhere in Canada, we’re interested in hearing from you. Some additional benefits: Vacation days + Paid Time Off (20) Allowance for professional development RRSP / Student loan matching program (after one year with the organization) If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and CV, and any other bragging rights to the attention of Yulu’s Ops Team at and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Yulu does not require criminal background checks. We do ask for 2+ references of past employment for our shortlist of top candidates. Yulu welcomes applications from people with all abilities and backgrounds. Support is available upon request for candidates taking part in our selection process, whether that be scheduling flexibility or modifications to interview logistics. We encourage you to be in communication about your needs without worrying about losing the opportunity or your credibility. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates. We look forward to hearing from you. We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $81,000.00-$85,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental care Paid time off Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Secondary School (preferred) Experience: Program management: 6 years (preferred) Work Location: Remote Application deadline: 2024-11-15