Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Our mission at Yulu is to use the tools of communication to drive positive, systemic change. Yulu fosters a culture of creativity, purposeful work and entrepreneurship. We always welcome the opportunity to hear from passionate, talented individuals who are interested in joining us.

 

Are you a communications consultant looking for contract work opportunities? Learn more about Yulu’s Expert Partner Network here.

 

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If you are interested in applying for a position with Yulu, please send your cover letter and CV, and any other bragging rights to the attention of Jenna at grow@yulupr.com 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.

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.

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to add a dynamic account coordinator to its close-knit team of experienced social impact communicators. Like our interesting and eclectic mix of clients, we are values-driven in the work we do and the culture we enjoy. 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.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, learn from an international team, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

Our preference is someone who has PR agency experience but, if you can build a strong case for being the best candidate for this job regardless, get in touch.

Here’s just a sample of what your day at Yulu might entail:

  • Supporting in managing daily activities on Yulu’s client accounts
  • Assisting with developing and executing media relations strategies and creative  campaign initiatives
  • Jamming with the team on the day’s top headlines and tweets to mine story ops for our social impact clients
  • Conducting in-depth research and analysis of Yulu’s clients and their industries
  • Pitching New York Times, Forbes or FastCo with tailored, unique and compelling story angles they won’t be able to say “no” to
  • Executing social media strategies and developing creative assets
  • Fighting for top spot in our ongoing email subject line challenge

Working set-up: 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.

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience & based on Province of employment, $49,500 – $52,000 annually

Is this the next career move for you? Tell us why! If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Jenna and Melissa at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please also feel free to send any writing samples, past campaign reports, or other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

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.

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to add a dynamic account executive to its close-knit team of experienced social impact communicators. Like our interesting and eclectic mix of clients, we are values-driven in the work we do and the culture we enjoy. 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.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, learn from an international team, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

Our preference is someone who has 2-3+ years PR agency experience but, if you can build a strong case for being the best candidate for this job regardless, get in touch.

Here’s just a sample of what your day at Yulu might entail:

  • Serving as a day-to-day contact for media and clients
  • Assisting with developing and executing media relations strategies and creative  campaign initiatives
  • Securing consistent and quality media placements through active media pitching
  • Developing & maintaining solid relationships with journalists, bloggers and social media influencers
  • Jamming with the team on the day’s top headlines and tweets to mine story ops for our social impact clients
  • Conducting in-depth research and analysis of Yulu’s clients and their industries
  • Pitching New York Times, Forbes or FastCo with tailored, unique and compelling story angles they won’t be able to say “no” to
  • Executing social media strategies and developing creative assets
  • Fighting for top spot in our ongoing email subject line challenge

Working set-up: 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.

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience, $53,500 – $55,500 annually

Is this the next career move for you? Tell us why! If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Jenna at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please also feel free to send any writing samples, past campaign reports, or other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

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.

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Want to use your communications skill set to make a difference in sustaining our planet and feel inspired daily by innovative solutions to solving the climate crisis? Look no further. 

Yulu is looking to add a dynamic Senior Account Executive and media relations expert to its close-knit team of experienced environmental communicators. The areas that you’ll specialize in from the get-go are decarbonization technologies and conservation.

You’ll be joining a team that is values-driven in the work we do and the culture we enjoy. 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 afraid to hustle. You’ll also be joining a team that goes above and beyond to not only deliver media results, but to understand the impact of this thoughtfully placed coverage on accelerating and scaling our clients’ environmental impact.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, learn from an international team (reporting into our Senior Account Manager), and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

Our preference is someone with a proven track record of success, ideally with PR agency experience. For us, this can look like 3-4+ years of progressive experience, but if you can build a strong case for being the best candidate for this job regardless, get in touch.

The key skills for success:

  • media relations
  • project management
  • client relations

The mindset we’re looking for:

  • proactive
  • a “can-do” attitude
  • collaborative
  • curious
  • bold
  • results-hungry

Here’s just a sample of what your day at Yulu might entail: 

  • Taking ownership managing daily activities on Yulu’s client accounts, acting as a day-to-day client contact
  • Assisting with developing and executing strategic, media relations-focused and creative integrated PR initiatives
  • Successfully running parts of integrated PR campaigns independently
  • Developing & maintaining solid relationships with journalists, bloggers and social media influencers
  • Evaluating the day’s top headlines and tweets to mine story ops for our social impact clients
  • Pitching New York Times, Forbes or FastCo with tailored, unique and compelling story angles they won’t be able to say “no” to, securing consistent and quality media placements 
  • Conducting in-depth research and analysis of Yulu’s clients and their industries
  • Building your own knowledge and expertise in the services and industries applicable to your clients

Working set-up: 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.

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience, $57,000 – $59,000 annually

Is this the next career move for you? Tell us why!

Send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Jenna and Charlotte at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please feel free to send any writing samples, past campaign reports, or other bragging rights.

We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

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.

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to add a dynamic account lead to its close-knit team of experienced social impact communicators. Like our interesting and eclectic mix of clients, we are values-driven in the work we do and the culture we enjoy. 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.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, learn from an international team, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome. 

Our preference is someone who has PR agency experience but, if you can build a strong case for being the best candidate for this job regardless, get in touch.

Here’s just a sample of what your day at Yulu might entail:

  • Jamming with the team on the day’s top headlines and tweets to mine story ops for our social impact clients
  • Pitching New York Times, Forbes or FastCo with tailored, unique and compelling story angles they won’t be able to say “no” to
  • Drafting educational and engaging op-eds that drive action and change
  • Working on strategic research, planning and consultancy
  • Project managing multiple stakeholders on past-paced accounts
  • Brainstorming, strategizing and executing integrated creative campaigns
  • Hosting a lunch & learn for the team on your designated UN SDG
  • Fighting for top spot in our ongoing email subject line challenge
  • Dissecting the latest international political headlines
  • Playing a key role in shaping Yulu’s coveted community and team culture
  • Playing an active role within the local and international B Corp community
  • Exploring ways to build our growing community of Impact Communications champions
  • Encouraging your clients to think beyond the status quo and helping them advance and inspire their industry

Working set-up: 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.

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience, $62,000 – $70,000 annually.

Is this the next career move for you? Tell us why! Please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Jenna at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please also feel free to send any writing samples, past campaign reports, or other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

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.

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to welcome a new Sr. Account Manager to our 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 backgrounds including journalism, advertising, marketing, 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.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, manage an international team, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

Here’s just a sample of what your day at Yulu might entail:

  • Working on strategic research, planning and consultancy
  • Project managing multiple stakeholders on past-paced accounts
  • Brainstorming, strategizing and executing integrated creative campaigns and impact programming
  • Jamming with the team on the day’s top headlines and tweets to mine story ops for our social impact clients
  • Pitching New York Times, Forbes or FastCo with tailored, unique and compelling story angles they won’t be able to say “no” to
  • Drafting educational and engaging op-eds that drive action and change
  • Hosting a lunch & learn for the team on your designated UN SDG
  • Playing a key role in shaping Yulu’s coveted community and team culture
  • Playing an active role within the local and international B Corp community
  • Exploring ways to build our growing community of Impact Communications champions
  • Encouraging your clients to think beyond the status quo and helping them advance and inspire their industry

Other requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a PR agency or in-house communications capacity, or related experience
  • A background in program management is also highly valued
  • Knowledge of and experience implementing community engagement practices

Working set-up: 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.

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience, $73,000 – $78,000 annually.

If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and CV, and any other bragging rights to the attention of Jenna at grow@yulupr.com 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.

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 territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to welcome a Digital Strategist to our dynamic team of impact-driven communicators. If you’ve visited our website, or heard about us in passing, you probably know we’re a proud B Corp communications agency that is values-driven in the work we do and the clients we represent. As for our company culture, it’s strong; we not only like to work with each other, we have immense respect for one another. We’re a team of strategists, storytellers, and creatives with backgrounds including journalism, advertising, marketing, and political 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.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, manage an international team, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

Here’s a sample of what a week in the life of a digital strategist might entail:

Strategy:

  • Developing comprehensive digital strategies that are in alignment with our clients’ short-term goals and longer-term strategic digital communications plans
  • Offering strategic input on social media strategies and multi-channel editorial calendars (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Tik Tok)
  • Being the digital brand guardian for clients: making sure content – whether it’s written or visual – is on brand, and communicates the most important message to the intended audiences
  • Being the ‘quality controller’ for all digital content; being a strategist, word-smith and design critique to ensure we deliver the best work possible

Execution:

  • Overseeing the execution of the digital strategies; keeping projects on track in terms of achieving the goals and deliverables within the timeframe set, including editing social media and longform copy and social media graphics
  • Visualizing video shoots; script writing for videos 

Client relations and new business:

  • Sitting in on client meetings to identify opportunities to add value to Yulu’s clients through new digital or creative services, and being comfortable with upselling new projects 
  • Looking for ways to grow your team’s digital and creative abilities by gaining knowledge of industry news, trends and technology

People management:

  • Line managing 2-3 team members, all experts in design and/ or social media;  offering team members positive feedback and coaching on digital, content and brand strategy skills
  • Coaching team members on how to apply greater positive impact and achieve meaningful results for an upcoming creative campaign

Assumptions:

  • 5-8 years’ agency and/or in-house experience in a digital, content or brand marketing capacity
  • Proficient in digital content strategy, social media management and execution, and influencer marketing. Familiarity with web development, branding and video enough to speak at a high level to clients
  • Experience in search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC), content marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, and marketing analytics
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams with the ability to pull together various, and sometimes conflicting, inputs into a common point of view
  • Experience with client relations
  • Experience with project management
  • 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 delivering with flawless execution
  • Experience with videography/ photography a bonus 
  • Experience in branding and UI/UX an asset

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience; $62,000 – $78,000 annually.

Working set-up: 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.

Is this the next career move for you? Tell us why! Please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Jenna at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please also feel free to send any writing samples, past campaign reports, or other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

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.

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to welcome a new Account Director to our Corporate Impact 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 backgrounds including journalism, advertising, marketing, 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.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, manage an international team, 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 might entail:

  • Directing strategic research, planning and consultancy for a new client account
  • Coaching team members on how to apply critical thought to an upcoming creative campaign or impact program
  • Sitting in on a client meeting to ensure strategic communications goals are being met
  • Proposing new ideas to help advance areas within the agency during a management meeting
  • Leading a media training workshop for one of Yulu’s non-profit clients
  • Pitching and closing an exciting new social enterprise partner alongside Yulu’s founder
  • Hosting a lunch & learn for the team on your designated UN SDG
  • Playing a key role in shaping Yulu’s coveted community and team culture
  • Playing an active role within the local and international B Corp community
  • Representing Yulu at an industry networking event
  • Offering junior staff positive feedback and coaching on editing skills
  • Managing and monitoring Growth Plans for your direct reports

Other requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a PR agency or in-house communications capacity, or related experience
  • A background in program management is also highly valued
  • Knowledge of and experience implementing community engagement practices

Salary: Commensurate with experience, ranging between $81,000 – $95,000 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.

If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and CV, and any other bragging rights to the attention of Jenna at grow@yulupr.com 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.

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 territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to welcome a new Division Director to our dynamic team of social impact communicators. 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 backgrounds including journalism, advertising, marketing, and political 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.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, manage an international team, 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 division director might entail:

  • Directing strategic research, planning and consultancy for a new client account in your industry/area of expertise
  • Coaching team members on how to apply critical thought to an upcoming creative campaign
  • Leading a media training workshop for one of Yulu’s non-profit clients
  • Pitching and closing an exciting new social enterprise partner for your division alongside Yulu’s founder
  • Hosting a lunch & learn for the team on your designated UN SDG
  • Playing a key role in shaping Yulu’s coveted community and team culture
  • Contributing to weekly leadership meetings to ensure the agency’s strategic objectives are met with success
  • Playing an active role within the local and international B Corp community
  • Representing Yulu at an industry networking event
  • Overseeing the growth plans for a team of 3-5 staff working under your division
  • Exploring ways to build our growing community of Impact Communications champions

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a PR agency or in-house communications capacity.

Working set-up: 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.

Compensation range: Commensurate with experience, $100,000 – $115,000 annually + competitive extended benefits & incentives

Is this the next career move for you? Tell us why! If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Jenna and Melissa at grow@yulupr.com. Please also feel free to send any other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

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.

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Want to make a difference and feel inspired daily? Look no further.

Yulu is looking to welcome a Social Impact Strategist to our dynamic team of impact-driven communicators. If you’ve visited our website, or heard about us in passing, you probably know we’re a proud B Corp communications agency that is values-driven in the work we do and the clients we represent. As for our company culture, it’s strong; we not only like to work with each other, we have immense respect for one another. We’re a team of strategists, storytellers, and creatives with backgrounds including journalism, advertising, marketing, and political 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.

The Social Impact Strategist will be a key member of the management team and will develop and execute the company’s Impact & sustainability strategies on its path to become an industry leader.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America, manage an international team, and help evolve our agency culture, which we happen to think is already pretty awesome.

About Yulu:

Yulu is an award-winning communications agency founded on the principles of sharing stories that matter. Our clients are socially- and environmentally-progressive brands and nonprofits in the US and Canada. We’re looking for a Social Impact Strategist to join our team and expand how we use communications as a force for good.

Our Agency’s Culture

What’s most important to us is to be thoughtful, curious, and bold in how we approach our work. As colleagues, we continuously strive to maintain a culture that values empathy, positive reinforcement, and being solutions-oriented. With the media being a fast-paced world, so are we, and we find the best way to sustain momentum is to go the distance together.

Here’s a sample of what a day in the life of a social impact strategist might entail:

  • Developing and executing comprehensive impact/brand purpose strategies for our clients and build long-term critical metrics that deliver measurable change, using Theory of Change modelling and other planning tools to develop strategic plans with ambitious goals
  • Coaching team members on how to apply greater positive impact to an upcoming creative campaign
  • Pitching and closing an exciting new social enterprise partner alongside Yulu’s founder
  • Playing a key role in building Yulu’s Impact Strategy Division by proposing new ideas to help advance areas to enhance and improve Yulu’s impact suite of services
  • Hosting a lunch & learn for the team on your designated UN SDG
  • Sitting in on a client meeting to ensure authenticity, transparency and purpose is considered in all initiatives and communications
  • Playing an active role within the local and international B Corp community – from community engagement to collaborating with Yulu’s Ops team to increase the company’s B Impact Assessment score
  • Establishing and driving the key programming and impactful strategic partnerships required to deliver our clients’ social impact and sustainability strategy, with a particular focus on equity. This might include leading an in-depth planning session and drafting reports and other materials that summarize initiative strategic plans
  • Offering all staff positive feedback and coaching on impact consultancy and brand purpose strategy skills
  • Vetting new business prospects to ensure alignment with Yulu’s social mandate
  • Ensuring Yulu’s year-end impact report transparently reflects authentic impact

Assumptions:

  • A minimum of 6 years’ experience in impact consultancy, preferably in an agency or client services capacity (agency or in-house); 3+ years experience developing program plans and/or organizational impact strategies
  • Experience in a design consultancy or an in-house innovation center an asset
  • Proven experience taking an idea from theory and analysis to launch: designing, developing, and executing initiatives from beginning to end, creating KPIs and metrics to track progress and measure success
  • Experience developing Theory of Change models and/or using other planning tools and methodologies in applied policy settings
  • Experience using participatory research methods, partnering with impacted communities, or working with advocacy movements
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams with the ability to pull together various, and sometimes conflicting, inputs into a common point of view
  • 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 delivering with flawless execution
  • Ability to utilize unique perspective and skills to create new initiatives that catapult this work forward

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years’ experience in impact consultancy, preferably in an agency or client services capacity.

Working set-up: 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.

Salary: Commensurate with experience; $81,000 – $95,000 annually

If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and CV, and any other bragging rights to the attention of Jenna at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit.

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.

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.

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship… are you an aspiring social impact PR star near or recently graduated? Yulu PR offers a comprehensive three-month, full-time internship that will absolutely give you the practical experience necessary to hit the ground running when you land your first paying gig – that is if we don’t snag you up upon completion. There won’t be any photocopying, stapling, coffee errands, or mind-numbingly boring work for you. We have a thorough training and mentorship process that will give you the opportunity to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America. We’ll have you handling everything from researching purpose-driven communications initiatives, to media list creation, to writing, pitching and event coordination. If you’re a strong writer who’s in the know about current events, you place a premium on a fun work atmosphere, and you like dogs – we want to meet you!

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Conducting industry research for Yulu’s socially and environmentally responsible clients
  • Working with Yulu’s account teams to develop and share creative ideas and impact-led solutions for our clients
  • Staying on top of media stories, trends and research in the purpose-driven space and in our clients’ industries
  • Compiling media coverage reports that put impact at the forefront
  • Researching and creating media contact lists
  • Writing compelling pitch notes using the principles of impact storytelling
  • Drafting media materials
  • Pitching media (must feel comfortable with phone pitching – we will train you!)
  • Participating in team lunch & learns on various UN SDGs

Details: Three months, full-time (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm – one hour for lunch)

Working set-up: 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.

Compensation: $17/hour

If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Jenna at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please also feel free to send any writing samples, past campaign reports, or other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

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.

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship… are you an aspiring creative marketing star near or recently graduated? Yulu PR offers a comprehensive three-month, full-time digital internship that will absolutely give you the practical experience necessary to hit the ground running. There won’t be any photocopying, stapling, coffee errands, or mind-numbingly boring work for you. We have a thorough training and mentorship process that will give you the opportunity to work with some of the most socially- and environmentally-progressive organizations across North America. We’ll have you supporting social media management and creative visual storytelling initiatives, handling everything from drafting copy to developing visual assets. If you aren’t afraid to think big and bold when it comes to ideas, are someone who is thoughtful in everything you do, strives to have the greatest impact for your clients, is creative, curious and collaborative – we want to meet you!

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Writing shareable social media copy while adapting to multiple brand voices
  • Assist with developing and executing social and digital media strategies and creative visual storytelling initiatives
  • Participating in client brainstorming sessions
  • Mining the week’s top social posts to identify digital opportunities for our environmental and social impact clients
  • Creating social media graphics and GIFs, web landing pages and brand collateral for clients
  • “Beautifying” client presentations and business proposals 

We’re looking for a candidate with entry-level marketing and/or professional social media management experience Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite is an asset but not a requirement. 

Details: Three months, full-time (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm – one hour for lunch), with potential opportunity to extend

Compensation: $15-18/hour based on Province of employment 

If you are interested in learning more, please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio to the attention of Jenna at grow@yulupr.com and we’ll contact you for an interview if we feel you’re a fit. Please also feel free to send any design samples, past campaign materials, or other bragging rights. We thank all applicants for their interest but due to time constraints, we can only respond to the strongest candidates.

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.

We acknowledge with gratitude that Yulu’s HQ in Vancouver is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.