Communications Officer (leave coverage, April-January)

Job Posting Communications Officer (leave coverage April-January)

VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCES

EACs vision is of a just and vibrant world of respectbelongingand ecological resilience. As ateamwe are working to decolonize furtherequityand 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 wedoincluding by building a strong and diverse team.

We encourage applications from individuals from equity-deserving groupsincluding butnot limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people Mikmaq and other Indigenous people lesbian bisexual gaytransgenderand queer people and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of an equity-deserving group and feel comfortable doing so we encourage you to self-identifyinyour 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 inMikmaki/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 convenormobilizerand incubator takinga holistic approachto the environment and the creation of ajust andvibrant 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 respectbelongingand 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 tocreateengaging thoughtful content across a variety of platforms. With a firm understandingof communications trends you are a self-starter looking to use your skillsatsocial mediamanagementand digital advertisingto help fight for a just sustainable future here inMikmakiand thrive in a fast paced collaborative work environment and have a keen eye fornew opportunities to create meaningful engagement with audiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES YOU WILL HOLD

• Manage andmaintainthe organizations social media profiles:
  • Createplanand schedule organic social media posts
  • Engage with followers and respond to inquiries
  • Monitoranalyzeand report on social media performance as it relates tocampaign goals
  • Monitortrends and conversations in our industry
  • Assistin the development of social media strategy
  • Help developimplementand evaluate digital advertising campaigns
• Develop engagingaccurateand compelling written and visual content forvarious platforms including social media e-newsletters andwebsite.
• Collaborate withtheEACs action teams toassistwith the implementation of communications plans for specific campaigns and projects.
• Contribute to the collective work of the communications team as needed including updating website contentwritingand distributing press releaseshelping edit and compile our Ecology & Action Magazine and doing basicgraphic design tasks with Canva.
• Ensure brand consistency across public-facing channels.
• Support the overall work of the Ecology ActionCentre;and other duties asrequired.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Excellent creative writing and story-telling skills with the ability to generateactionable content for a range of mediums.
• Excellent social media acumen with experience crafting engaging contentresponding to feedbackmonitoringanalyticsandassistingwith thedevelopment of social media strategy.
• Skill with short-form video planning and creation for platforms like InstagramReels TikTok and YouTube.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to respond quickly to developing situations effectively managetimeandprioritizemultiple tasks.
• Experience implementing communications plans specifically by developingwritten and digital assets that help meet the goals of a campaign.
• Solid training in communications and writing such as a degree in public relationscommunications marketingjournalismora related field.
• One or more years of professional experience in a related field.
• Experience using Canva InDesign and Photoshop DrupalWordPressorcomparable content management systemsCiviCRMor other CRMs.
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as Later and Meta Business Suite.
• Experience in digital advertising (e.g. Meta ads and Google ads).
• Understanding ofenvironmental issues inMikmaki/Nova Scotia.

Other skills and experience considered an asset:

• Proven project planning/management.
• Experience in photography.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full-timeleave replacementApril 2026 January 2027with chance ofrenewal;Monday - Thursday with availability on evenings and weekends.Find out more about our 4-day work week here
• Remuneration: $29.40/hrcommensuratewith experience 4% vacation pay
• Hybrid work with environment requiring 1-2 days a week in our office in Halifaxs North End.

TO APPLY

Pleasesubmityour resume and coverletter closing date isSunday February 22 2026.

We thank everyone who applied; however we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed.