Strategic Communications Manager (Remote, Volunteer, Full Time)

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER — VOLUNTEER, FULL-TIME

Organization: Right to Live Canada

Department: Global Narrative Integrity Team

Location: Remote (United States, Canada or Europe)

Time Commitment: Full-time volunteer commitment, 35 hours per week. Duration negotiable, four month minimum.

This is a remote volunteer opportunity with Right to Live Canada, a virtual-office based Canadian non-profit start-up.

------ THE MISSION

Right to Live Canada exists to realize the right to live as a practical, supported, executable choice.

We were founded in response to systemic poverty-driven euthanasia amongst Canadians with disabilities: cases where Canadians choose MAiD because they cannot access the essentials required to continue living. This is a specific form of economic euthanasia: euthanasia where a preferable living future existed, but was not achieved.

That crisis remains our founding application point. It is not the boundary of our work.

Right to Live Canada is building Continuity: the service, financial, technological, and institutional architecture required to keep life connected to preferable living futures.

Our four core areas are:

• Continuity Service
• Continuity Insurance
• Social Brokerage
• Corporate Farming

Right to Live Canada is a founder-centric, early-stage nonprofit pursuing rapid national and global expansion through volunteer leadership, institutional partnerships, and mission-driven innovation.

------ ROLE DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time, volunteer, and remote role for the Strategic Communications Manager within the Global Narrative Integrity Team at Right to Live Canada.

The Strategic Communications Manager leads the organization's Strategic Communications & Partnerships Department and is responsible for developing long-term relationships with academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, journalists, subject matter experts, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and strategic partners. The role strengthens the organization's external presence by identifying collaborative opportunities that expand its reach, credibility, and impact.

Working closely with Executive Leadership, Editorial Operations, Public Affairs, and Journalist Relations, the Strategic Communications Manager develops partnership strategies, institutional engagement plans, conference participation opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that support the organization's long-term objectives.

The successful candidate will oversee Partnership Coordinators, Institutional Outreach Coordinators, Conference Coordinators, and Subject Matter Expert Liaisons. Together, they will identify opportunities to collaborate with universities, research institutes, professional associations, think tanks, and international organizations while maintaining professional relationships aligned with the organization's mission.

As the organization expands internationally, this position will help establish the Global Narrative Integrity Team as a trusted, evidence-based public affairs organization recognized for professionalism, constructive engagement, and research excellence.

------ PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Strategic Communications & Partnerships Department.
• Develop partnerships with universities, research institutions, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and professional associations.
• Coordinate external communications supporting organizational initiatives.
• Supervise Partnership Coordinators and Institutional Outreach Coordinators.
• Identify conferences, symposiums, workshops, and professional events suitable for organizational participation.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies supporting long-term organizational growth.
• Coordinate collaborative projects with academic experts and institutional partners.
• Maintain organizational partnership databases and engagement records.
• Support Executive Leadership in developing strategic relationships.
• Collaborate with Journalist Relations to ensure consistent external communications.
• Coordinate public presentations, institutional meetings, and partnership opportunities.
• Develop communication strategies supporting organizational reputation and long-term credibility.
• Mentor volunteers responsible for partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

This is a senior leadership role requiring exceptional relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, diplomacy, and professionalism. The Strategic Communications Manager serves as one of the organization's principal ambassadors, expanding institutional relationships while strengthening the credibility and visibility of the Global Narrative Integrity Team.

------ QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Experience in communications, public affairs, partnership development, stakeholder engagement, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing professional relationships with external organizations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally before diverse audiences.
• Comfort working remotely with a high degree of ownership and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Commitment to a full-time volunteer schedule of approximately 35 hours per week.

Preferred

• Experience working with universities, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, think tanks, or research institutions.
• Experience coordinating partnerships, conferences, or strategic initiatives.
• Background in public affairs, communications, or institutional development.
• Experience developing stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Interest in helping build an internationally recognized public affairs organization.

------ TIME COMMITMENT

This is a full-time volunteer role requiring a minimum commitment of 35 hours per week. Right to Live Canada is an early-stage, founder-led organization pursuing rapid national and global expansion. The role is best suited to someone who is comfortable with startup intensity, high responsibility, and a culture of serious dedication to the mission.

------ HOW TO APPLY

Apply through LinkedIn with your resume OR the form on our website ( www.righttolive.ca/volunteer ) or email volunteer@righttolive.ca.

Thank you for your consideration.