Communications Officer
Communications Officer
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15-03-2025
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Job Posting Communications Officer
VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCES
EACs vision is of a just and vibrant world of respect belonging and ecological resilience. As a team we are working to decolonize further equity and dismantle the harmful systems at the root of the interconnected crises of environment and justice that we tackle every day. We strive to bring an equity lens to all that we do including by building a strong and diverse team.
We encourage applications from individuals from equitydeserving groups including but not limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people Mikmaq and other Indigenous people lesbian bisexual gay transgender and queer people and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of an equitydeserving group and feel comfortable doing so we encourage you to selfidentify in your cover letter or application. We prioritize diversity in our selection process.
ABOUT US
The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a fierce and creative environmental charity based in Mikmaki/Nova Scotia. Since 1971 we have proudly tackled critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community we act as a watchdog convenor mobilizer and incubator taking a holistic approach to the environment and the creation of a just and vibrant world.
We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration caring quality work and real impact. We value our members volunteers employees and partners and strive to create a space of respect belonging and resilience.
We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to create systemic change in the face of urgent complex environmental issues.
ABOUT YOU
You are a passionate communications professional with a proven ability to create engaging thoughtful content across a variety of platforms. With a firm understanding ofcommunications trends you are a selfstarter looking to use your skills at social media management to help fight for a just sustainable future here in Mikmaki and beyond. You thrive in a fast paced collaborative work environment and have a keen eye for new opportunities to create meaningful engagement with audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES YOU WILL HOLD
Please submit your resume and cover Appy Here. The closing date is March 23 2025.
We thank everyone who applied; however we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed.
VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCES
EACs vision is of a just and vibrant world of respect belonging and ecological resilience. As a team we are working to decolonize further equity and dismantle the harmful systems at the root of the interconnected crises of environment and justice that we tackle every day. We strive to bring an equity lens to all that we do including by building a strong and diverse team.
We encourage applications from individuals from equitydeserving groups including but not limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people Mikmaq and other Indigenous people lesbian bisexual gay transgender and queer people and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of an equitydeserving group and feel comfortable doing so we encourage you to selfidentify in your cover letter or application. We prioritize diversity in our selection process.
ABOUT US
The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a fierce and creative environmental charity based in Mikmaki/Nova Scotia. Since 1971 we have proudly tackled critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community we act as a watchdog convenor mobilizer and incubator taking a holistic approach to the environment and the creation of a just and vibrant world.
We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration caring quality work and real impact. We value our members volunteers employees and partners and strive to create a space of respect belonging and resilience.
We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to create systemic change in the face of urgent complex environmental issues.
ABOUT YOU
You are a passionate communications professional with a proven ability to create engaging thoughtful content across a variety of platforms. With a firm understanding ofcommunications trends you are a selfstarter looking to use your skills at social media management to help fight for a just sustainable future here in Mikmaki and beyond. You thrive in a fast paced collaborative work environment and have a keen eye for new opportunities to create meaningful engagement with audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES YOU WILL HOLD
- Manage and maintain the organizations social media profiles:
- Create plan and schedule organic social media posts.
- Engage with followers and respond to inquiries.
- Monitor analyze and report on social media performance as it relates to campaign goals.
- Monitor trends and conversations in our industry.
- Assist in the development of social media strategy.
- Develop engaging accurate and compelling written and visual content for various platforms including social media enewsletters and website.
- Collaborate with EACs action teams to assist with the implementation of communications plans for specific campaigns and projects.
- Contribute to the collective work of the communications team as needed including updating website content writing and distributing press releases helping edit and compile our Ecology & Action Magazine and doing basic graphic design tasks with Canva.
- Ensure brand consistency across publicfacing channels.
- Support the overall work of the Ecology Action Centre; and other duties as required.
- Excellent creative writing and storytelling skills with the ability to generate actionable content for a range of mediums.
- Excellent social media acumen with experience crafting engaging content responding to feedback monitoring analyticsand assisting with the development of social media strategy.
- Skill with shortform video planning and creation for platforms like Instagram Reels TikTok and YouTube.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to respond quickly to developing situations effectively manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Experience implementing communications plans specifically by developing written and digital assets that help meet the goals of a campaign.
- Solid training in communications and writing such as a degree in public relations communications marketing journalism or a related field.
- One or more years of professional experience in a related field.
- Experience using Canva InDesign and Photoshop Drupal WordPress or comparable content management systems CiviCRM or other CRMs.
- Familiarity with scheduling software such as Later and Meta Business Suite.
- Understanding of environmental issues in Mikmaki/Nova Scotia.
- Proven project planning/management.
- Experience in photography.
- Experience in digital advertising (e.g. Meta ads and Google ads.
- Fulltime position with flexible hours within a 4day work week totaling 30 hours/week. MondaytoThursday schedule with some exceptions. Learn more about our 4day work week here.
- Hybrid work environment requiring 12 days a week at our office in Halifaxs North End.
- Hourly wage of $28/hour.
- 3 weeks paid vacation per year (prorated for the 4day work week) 1 week of paid time off during the winter office closure in December 12 paid holidays 12 per year) and paid wellness days 10 per year)
- Costshared benefits plan
Please submit your resume and cover Appy Here. The closing date is March 23 2025.
We thank everyone who applied; however we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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