Communications & Engagement Coordinator

7 days ago


Halifax, Canada Ulnooweg Full time

**Communications & Engagement Coordinator**

Ulnooweg is seeking an outgoing, creative, and strategic Communications & Engagement Coordinator to help promote programs, initiatives, and fundraising campaigns.

**The coordinator's key responsibilities as a member of the Communications team are**:

- The development and implementation of communication strategies that emphasize Indigenous voices and experiences, such as social media, blogs/articles, newsletters and press releases.
- Fostering authentic relationships with Indigenous communities to encourage their participation in Indigenous Knowledge systems and supporting staff with event needs and promotional content curation.
- In conjunction with the creation and development of marketing materials and campaigns, support the promotion of ongoing programs and initiatives through digital and traditional media.
- Public relations and media coverage associated with the Ulnooweg Education Center are organized, managed, and archived.
- Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at Ulnooweg by making equity and reconciliation principles an integral part of our programs and communications.
- Assisting the Communications team throughout the planning, implementation, and hosting of events/conferences, including providing crucial administrative support
- Vendor acquisition, brand materials, and brand apparel.

**Qualifications**
- It is recognized that people take different paths in life and gain experience and skills differently, so if you are not sure that you meet all these qualifications, but are eager to apply, we encourage you to do so.
- Diploma or degree in commerce, public relations, communications, or marketing from a university or equivalent.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience.
- A passionate advocate for Indigenous knowledge systems and participation in science, innovation, agriculture, forestry, and engineering.
- A commitment to advancing equity and reconciliation.
- Working with marginalized and underrepresented communities, including Indigenous groups in Canada, and building trust.
- Experience with Microsoft office suite, canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and document layout formats as well as strong creative and intermediate design skills
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, including written, oral, and digital
- Detail-oriented and well-organized
- The ability to build relationships is important to you - you have strong people skills and emotional intelligence.
- The ability to motivate oneself and have a positive, can-do attitude
- Flexibility when it comes to taking on duties. As a small team, we all do a little bit of everything.
- An eagerness to learn and contribute as a team player

**Requirement**:

- Criminal/Vunerable sector check
- Driver’s license

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

**Location/hours**: Hybrid home/office in Downtown Halifax, 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Your job will involve engaging with people across the Atlantic region and may require some travel to other provinces, so you'll need to be available to attend events and meetings in person. It is not necessary to own your own mode of transportation, however a driver's license is required. If you choose to work in the office, our base is at 5121 Sackville Street.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Halifax, NS B3J 1K1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you identify as Indigenous? If so, please state your community connection and self identify. Indigenous applicants are given priority as we are an Indigenous-led registered charity.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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