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Position: Communications Coordinator
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: 1-2 years' experience
Location: Halifax (hybrid)
Salary: Starting rate of $57,095 annually

The Opportunity

As the Communications Coordinator your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Social Media

• Plan and develop social media plans for events, campaigns and other initiatives
• Develop content and copy both on site through live posting of events or initiatives (including video creation and editing)
• Support graphic design and creation of visual assets with Canva
• Schedule content posting consistent with overall communications strategy
• Continuously monitor all channels and regularly evaluate analytics
• Respond to inquiries and comments on various social media platforms

Events and Marketing

• Provide communications support in the planning process of the Support4Sport Awards including over 200 nominations, selection committees, online technology for two-tiered process, 30-page event program, etc.
• Support planning events such as Ceilidh and Casino, Milk Sport Fair and Support4Sport Awards, and attend for on-site assistance
• Coordinate promotion for events including scheduling and posting content

Internal and External Communications

• Coordinate mass emails, monitoring communications inbox and regularly updating and maintaining membership contact list
• Develop informational communications materials for SNS departments and PSOs
• Update communications content on website such as blog stories, Sport Quarterly articles, Impact Awards, etc.
• Ensure organization brand and tone are used consistently in communications
• Assist with strategy to implement current campaigns and improve communications
• Assist SNS departments and PSOs with communications including social media plans, events promotion and issue support

Writing and Content Development

• Manage all stages of the development of the SNS blog including strategy, drafting, posting to website and sharing on social media
• Write and distribute Impact Awards news releases and update website
• Review biographies, script and pronunciation for events
• Manage Sport Fund success stories strategy and communication channels

Team Participation

• Build and maintain effective and collaborative networks and relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Participate regularly in staff meetings, events, and staff training

Who We Are

Sport Nova Scotia is a non-profit, non-government, equal opportunity organization dedicated to the development, administration and promotion of amateur sport.

We offer supports to a network of over 50 Provincial Sport Organizations in areas including Marketing, Public Relations and Communications, Human Resources, and Financial Services.

As part of our team, you will receive perks including:

• RRSP Matching Program
• Health, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedule - 2 Remote Work Days Weekly
• Personal Days - 2 Annually
• Paid Holiday Shut Down - Christmas through to the New Year
• Ability to Accumulate Lieu Time
• Corporate Gym Rate
• Annual Fitness Credit
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Paid Sport Volunteer Days
• Professional Development Opportunities

Who You Are

The qualifications and skills that would make you successful in this role include:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Relations or Communications
• 1-2 years of relevant experience managing social media channels and coordinating digital communications
• Comfortable working with the Microsoft Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• An understanding of the Nova Scotia Sport System would be considered an asset.

How to Apply

To view the complete job description and to apply please click here or click "Apply Now." Applications should be submitted by 4pm on May 9th, 2025.

Should you have any questions, please contact the HR Coordinator, Tahsis Jensen, by email at [email protected]

We want to thank all applicants for their interest, but we will only be contacting those individuals who have been selected for next steps.