Event Jobs in Glace Bay, NS

Communications and Social Media Manager

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Reference #JL-18329

Nova Scotia Hospice and Palliative Care Association (“NSHPCA”) is a mission-driven community-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by grief. As the provincial organization that leads community based Advanced Care Planning for Nova Scotia, and a key player in coordinating existing grief-related resources, NSHPCA is led by a dedicated and hard-working board of directors. It has historically relied on valuable volunteers and partners to achieve its mission and coordinate resources in the community. NSHPCA is now ramping up its internal project to support the new NS Grief Strategy and implement the Community Hub Organization announced in January 2024.

On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting a Communications and Social Media Manager to join their team of dedicated professionals in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Communications and Social Media Manager role is an exciting opportunity for candidates with a special combination of deep understanding and passion for the new NS Grief Strategy, depth of strategic communications experience, and an ability to deliver the right day-to-day communications tools and templates.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of strategy planning and implementing non-profit and public sector communications, such as digital information assets, campaigns, media relations, conference materials, and more.

The key responsibilities and expectations of this exciting role include :

Strategic Communications :

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that enable NSHPCA to broaden its reach throughout the province, deliver effective communication strategies ( (Wall of Memory, annual conference, Advanced Care Planning) for the organization. and to successfully implement key activities, under the Community Hub contract (such as community funding opportunities, development of a public information campaign, information and sharing of support information and resources, more).
• Collaborate with NSHPCA’s internal stakeholders to identify key messages and communication priorities.
• Develop and implement plans that proactively and effectively create opportunities for NSHPCA to engage effectively and regularly on grief and loss in a variety of community- based settings.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness against NSHPCA communications objectives, budgets and milestones, both for the Community Hub and broader organization.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement :

Media Relations :

Digital and Social Media Management :

Content Creation :

Event Communication :

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

NSHCPA welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives, and members of diverse cultural groups.

The successful applicant is likely to demonstrate most of the following characteristics and personal qualities :

Ideal Start Date :

The start date for this role is November 2024.