Communications and Public Relations Manager

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Communications and Public Relations Manager

**Department/Unit**
- Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security

**Research Project**
- Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- GP48-23

**Employee Group**
- Grant-Paid

**Position Type**
- Term

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- 2 years

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0

**Salary**
- $66,971 - $73,181 per annum (35 hours per week)

**About the Organization**
- The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security (Dallaire Institute) was established in 2007 by retired Lieutenant-General the Honourable Roméo Dallaire, former Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Our mission is to develop new strategies and tactics to progressively end the recruitment and use of children as soldiers worldwide.

**Job Summary**
- Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Communications and Public Relations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communication and public relations strategies to promote the organization’s mission, programs, and initiatives. The Communications and Public Relations Manager will manage media relations, create engaging content, coordinate public outreach campaigns, and enhance the organization’s overall brand and reputation.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement a comprehensive communication and public relations strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with media outlets and journalists.
- Develop and distribute press releases, media kits, and other communication materials to relevant media contacts.
- Act as a spokesperson for the organization and coordinate media interviews and press conferences.
- Create engaging and informative content for various channels, including the organization’s website, social media platforms, newsletters, and publications.
- Write and edit press releases, articles, blog posts, and other communication materials.

**Note**
- The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

**Required Qualifications**
- Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated related experience in communication and/or public relations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and platforms.
- Strong storytelling and content creation abilities, with proficiency in writing for various mediums.
- Familiarity with digital marketing and social media management.
- Fluency in English.

**Assets**
- Additional language skills, particularly French.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues related to children’s rights, peace, and security.
- Experience within the non-profit or international development sector.

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary _
- RRSP_
- , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program._

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**
- Posting Detail Information**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Open Date**
- 06/07/2023

**Close Date**
- 06/21/2023

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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