POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Strategic Communications Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating communication strategies at EAC, in order to ensure we reach the right people at the right time and in the right way to achieve campaign and organizational goals. The Strategic Communications Manager collaborates with others to develop compelling content and messaging to convey EAC’s position on issues to the media, membership and broader public. Specific responsibilities include:
Developing communications strategies, including planning and implementing current communications plans and campaigns, in collaboration with project and fundraising teams.
Managing Key Communications Tools: including web site, social media, data analysis for digital communications, Ecology & Action magazine, member communications.
Training and Coaching Staff and Volunteers: including support for campaign development and implementation, review of communications materials, support for traditional media including maintaining up to date media list, support for campaign and project outreach.
Supporting EAC’s Brand: support for EAC’s profile and credibility, extending and diversifying EAC’s reach; liaising with external graphic designers, as well as occasionally executing some basic graphic design.
Additional Responsibilities:
recruiting and managing volunteers and outside experts to amplify the efforts of EAC’s campaigns and program delivery, participating in and supporting the overall work of the Ecology Action Centre and other tasks, as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experienced writer, with experience writing web content
Excellent social media acumen, with experience crafting engaging content and monitoring analytics
Highly organized with ability to effective manage and prioritize assignments
Up-to-date on trends in communications
Experience using Drupal, WordPress or comparable Content Management Systems
Creative and collaborative, with a team-focused approach
Passionate about environmental and social change
Capacity for innovation, idea generation, research, analysis, strategic thinking, and project management.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related field
Experience using InDesign and Photoshop
Experience writing and editing media releases
One or more years of professional experience in a related field
Understanding of environmental issues in NS
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Start date: July 2020
37.5 hours/week
Salary range is $23 – $26 / hr.
Cost shared benefits plan and 4-weeks paid vacation per year
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia in one of the most energy efficient office buildings in Canada.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your cover letter and resume as a single pdf to employment@ecologyaction.ca with Strategic Communications Manager and your name in the subject line.
Due Date: June 22, 2020 before 11:59:59pm AST.