Impact and Communications Coordinator Position
Reports to: Impact Director and Executive Director
Location: Remote (Canada-wide) — Preferred BC candidate, GVA in particular
Employment Type: Part-time, Fixed Term Contract (20 hours/week for 6 months)
Compensation: $28.00/hour
Benefits: Eligible for SMI employee benefits after 90 days
About Story Money Impact
Story Money Impact (SMI) is a Canadian registered charity that helps documentary films make a real-world difference. We connect filmmakers, changemakers, and audiences through campaigns that inspire action, deepen understanding, and build community.
We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented person to join our small but mighty team as our Impact and Communications Coordinator. This role supports both our film impact campaigns and organizational communications — helping us share powerful Canadian stories and engage audiences across the country.
Position Summary
The Impact and Communications Coordinator plays a key role in organizing and promoting SMI’s outreach, educational, and impact activities. This position combines event coordination, communications, research, strategy, digital organizing, and partnership outreach, working closely with the Impact Director, Executive Director, and filmmakers.
This is a remote position open to candidates across Canada. Some travel within Canada may be required for in-person events and screenings.
The work we do involves many communities and issues. Many of our films are from underrepresented communities and cover topics that require cultural or trauma informed care. How we approach our work takes sensitivity and humility, and the ability to humbly learn in action.
Additionally, we are a very small team, so tasks and roles can shift around depending on workloads. This type of flexibility requires an adaptive approach rather than fixed job definitions. Together, we get the job done, and we try and look after each other as we do so.
Key Responsibilities
Impact Campaign Coordination
• Collaborate with film teams, the Impact Director, and the Executive Director to develop campaign strategies.
• Research and reach out to potential partners and collaborators.
• Coordinate email and Zoom discussions with partners, speakers, and panelists.
• Draft ticket webpages in Ticket Tailor and create promotional materials in Canva.
• Curate panelists, moderators, and discussion topics for screenings and events.
• Book venues, equipment, and event tech support (live, virtual and hybrid).
• Prepare event tech (film links, slides, cue sheets, etc.).
• Arrange travel and accommodation for speakers and guests.
• Prepare event call sheets and run-of-show documents.
• Attend events, welcome speakers, and help keep events running smoothly.
• Draft audience surveys (Google Forms) and event evaluation materials.
• Write press releases and contact media outlets.
• Conduct phone and email outreach for event promotion.
• Communicate between event partners, speakers, and volunteers.
• Draft post-event reports and interpret survey data.
• Track and manage campaign budgets and expenses.
Communications and Outreach
• Coordinate with the Executive Director and film teams to confirm newsletter content.
• Source photos and draft copy for newsletters.
• Design simple graphics and layouts in Canva.
• Draft and schedule newsletters in Mailchimp.
• Copy-edit and proofread written materials.
• Prepare graphics for social media and schedule posts in Buffer.
• Draft and send promotional outreach using Mail Merge (Google Sheets).
• Create or update webpages in Squarespace for program launches and applications.
• Draft and format application forms (Google Forms).
• Send acceptance and rejection emails to applicants.
• Prepare SMI welcome package materials for new program participants.
• Organize and maintain SMI’s photo and media library.
Skills and Attributes
We’re looking for someone who is:
• A clear, engaging communicator (written and verbal).
• Highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once.
• Good time and task management.
• Creative and tech-savvy with digital tools.
• Collaborative and adaptable within a small team.
• Passionate about documentary film, storytelling, social impact, community building and participating in positive change.
• A team player who can help pour their strengths into this organization and who is honest about their limitations.
Bonus Skills (tell us what you’re great at!)
We don’t expect you to have it all, but we’d love to know if you have strong skills in:
• Graphic design and layout
• Video editing
• Copywriting and editing
• Tech wizardry (file organization, databases, digital tools)
• Group facilitation
• Conflict resolution
• Community organizing
• Event organizing
• Business affairs in the film industry
Tools and Platforms We Use
Zoom • Slack • Google Workspace • Canva • Mailchimp • Mail Merge • Buffer • Ticket Tailor • Squarespace
Experience with these tools is an asset — training can be provided.
Pay, Term, and Benefits
• $28 per hour
• 20 hours per week
• 6-month contract, with potential for renewal and increase in hours
• Benefits offered after 90 days, continuing if the contract renews
• Remote position — open to applicants anywhere in Canada
• Bonus if you’re based in BC; extra bonus if you’re in Vancouver (where many events take place)
We value equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process, in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code.
How to Apply
We have created a google form to help streamline the application process. There is a field where we request you attach your resume.
If you have examples of design, writing, or event work, feel free to include links or attachments.
To apply for the Impact and Communications Coordinator position, please use the form below via the Apply Here button.
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2025
THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN STORY MONEY IMPACT