Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association

Suite #205, 9940 - 106 Street

Edmonton, AB 

Job Details

Location: Edmonton, AB (Downtown)

Terms/Conditions: Full-time (35 hours per week), 12 month term with possibility of extension, probationary period. 

Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 per year. 

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package will be provided, including: health, dental, pharmaceuticals, health spending account, contributions towards a defined pension plan, professional development funding, paid holidays and vacation time.

Application Period: June 16, 2025 (or until a suitable candidate is found). 

The Organization:

Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association is a non-profit organization that serves as the political advocacy arm of the publicly funded Catholic school system, while supporting the faith formation and professional development of Catholic school trustees from across Alberta, Yukon and NWT. 

ACSTA is governed by a board consisting of a director from each member board, and works in close collaboration with the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA), Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education (GrACE), and the Bishops of Alberta, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

Employee Responsibilities:

The Communications Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director to support the implementation of the Association’s Communications Plan. This includes, but is not limited to: 

• drafting official correspondence for provincial-level education associations, Catholic works organizations, media groups, school boards, provincial government officials, etc;
• drafting speaking remarks for ACSTA representatives; 
• generating content for and growing the Association’s social media presence; and
• managing and developing content for the Association website.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will also work closely with both the Office & Events Coordinator and the Governance Manager.

As Communications Coordinator, you will be required to perform the duties set out in your job description in addition to any other duties or expectations that may arise from time to time and are assigned to you. You are required to abide by the policies of the ACSTA.

What you bring:

1. Catholicity 

• In order to support the vision and mission of ACSTA, applicants will need to have a strong understanding of and commitment to the Catholic faith.
• Applicants will also need to have a strong understanding of and commitment to the evangelizing mission of Catholic education.

2. Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong public relations skills.
• Ability to foster high-level relationships with a variety of ecclesial, governmental (local, provincial, national), and educational stakeholders. Able to represent the Association with diplomacy and effectiveness to stakeholders.
• Team player who builds trust, consults, collaborates, delegates prudently, shares in decision-making, and engages in healthy conflict. A strong listener who is open to giving and receiving honest and charitable feedback.
• A self-starter able to independently manage their time, appropriately prioritize tasks, and who develop new content ideas, strategies and initiatives. High degree of adaptability and willingness to innovate.          
• The position requires strong computer proficiency (i.e. Adobe Suite, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canva, Doodle) with a solid understanding of online communication technologies, including social media applications (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) and a familiarity and interest in website content-management – the ability to learn to use new software as needed is a job requirement.
• Familiarity with the provincial and federal political processes and structures.
• Must be able to commute to downtown Edmonton. A Class 5 driver’s license and/or the ability to travel provincially on occasion is an asset. 

3. Experience

• 3-5 years communications experience.
• Current membership or willingness to obtain membership in professional communicators associations such as CACE, IABC, CPRS, etc, is beneficial.

4. Education

• This position requires a degree or diploma in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field. 

Application:

Please send your resume, cover letter, and 3+ samples of your work (i.e. press releases, executive remarks, website/social media content, photography, video clips, etc), as well as any questions you may have, to the attention of Brendan Cavanagh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by June 16, 2025.