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Employment Opportunity: Communications Project Officer
Term: July 2015 – August 2016 (approximately 13 months)
Do you love Greater Saint John and want to see it flourish?
Are you capable of leading collaborative projects across the finish line?
Do you enjoy working in a wide network of people and organizations?
If so, we’d love to hear from you. Enterprise Saint John is looking for a positive, energetic and results-driven individual to fill the role of Communications Project Officer for 13 months, starting this July. As Communications Project Officer, your core responsibilities will include:
Ensuring designated True Growth Communications Projects succeed, including but not limited to: the True Growth Communications Internship (July-December 2015); the True Growth Engagement Awards (October 2015); Walrus Talks (October 2015); Economic Summit (spring 2016);
Providing communications support to the Enterprise Saint John Board, CEO and staff to ensure strong stakeholder engagement (preparation of materials, presentations, the 2015 Annual Report etc.);
Assisting with activities relating to the Enterprise Saint John brand and the True Growth model;
Helping coordinate and implement meaningful Network Partner meetings on a quarterly basis;
Supporting the existing Communications Officer, especially with the implementation of evolving strategic projects and tasks relating to the True Growth Integrated Community Communications Plan;
Serving as an advocate for the Saint John region both in and out of the office;
Other responsibilities as assigned.
As the ideal candidate, you:
Have 5-7 years’ experience in project management and communications;
Hold a University degree in communications or relevant field;
Are comfortable and effective building relationships across a variety of industries, age groups and levels of seniority;
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well with ambiguity;
Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and ethics.
Bilingualism is an asset. You will work closely alongside the existing Communications Officer, reporting jointly to the CEO. Compensation shall be commensurate with experience.
Deadline to apply: end of business day, Friday, July 10, 2015. Please send a cover letter, your CV and a link to your LinkedIn profile to angelique.simpson@enterprisesj.com
Please quote competition number CPO0630-CB when applying.
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