Emergency Communications Officer
Ministry: Information · Emergency Function: Emergency Communications
Role Purpose
Manages day-to-day emergency communications operations, coordinating messaging, public information, and information flow between ministries and the community.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop communication templates and messaging protocols.
- Coordinate with Information Director on messaging strategy.
- Build public information resources.
- Participate in communications exercises.
During an Emergency
- Coordinate emergency messaging and public information.
- Manage information flow between ministries and shelters.
- Support public warnings and instructions.
- Coordinate with Art & Culture on accessible messaging.
After an Emergency
- Document communications lessons and messaging effectiveness.
- Update messaging templates and protocols.
- Support recovery communications.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in communications, public relations, or media
- Clear writing and messaging skills
- Coordination and organizational ability
- Calm communication under pressure
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.