ANSV Coordinator

Job Type: Part-time (variable hours, averaging 20 hours/week)

Location: Nova Scotia (remote with provincial travel)

Application deadline: January 30, 2026

About ANSV

ANSV is an incorporated society of member villages across Nova Scotia, governed by a volunteer board of eight directors elected from Village Commissioners and supported by senior staff of member villages. The organization supports and advocates for Villages by building capacity, fostering collaboration, influencing public policy, coordinating shared opportunities, and amplifying the collective voice of Villages across other levels of government. The board meets throughout the year, including an annual meeting conference each September. The organization is a small, non-brick-and-mortar association that conducts its work through a mix of virtual and in-person meetings held at member Village locations.

Role summary

Accountable to the Board of Directors, the ANSV Coordinator acts as the liaison between the Board of Directors, the Government of Nova Scotia, and other interested parties, and facilitates communication between the organization and its members in support of the ANSV's mandate. The Coordinator takes direction from the Board via the Chairperson and represents the interests of the ANSV. The Coordinator should maintain a collaborative, peer-based relationship with ANSV members in support of collective advocacy and information sharing.

This position includes administrative, planning, and financial responsibilities. The position requires an individual with great interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary administrative and communications contact for the ANSV, including communications by phone, email, letter, in person, and social media. Must possess a valid drivers' license.
• Prepare professional correspondence for the ANSV as directed.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and working groups with the provincial government and other stakeholders on behalf of the ANSV as needed.
• Maintain the ANSV's public communications through tools such as social media and/or a website.
• Facilitate the quarterly ANSV Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM) by managing and communicating schedules to members, preparing invitations, preparing the agenda and meeting package, and taking the minutes.
• Aid planning and coordinating the AGM and Conference.
• Track and maintain a list of relevant grant program and share those opportunities with the Villages.
• Support the ANSV accounts and prepare financial statements, including the Treasurers Report for consideration by the Board.
• Maintain the ANSV mailing list.
• Support the Treasurer in maintaining a record of membership status, collecting dues, and recruitment of non-member Villages into the ANSV
• Carry out the direction of the Board and provide timely updates on the status of assigned tasks.
• Monitor emerging issues, policy changes, and provincial initiatives that may impact Villages and bring relevant information and recommendations to the Board and members
• Triage concerns raised by member Villages to identify patterns or systemic issues affecting Villages collectively, and propose options for resolution at an organizational or policy level.
• Communicate to conduct preliminary problem-solving and information gathering with municipalities, government departments, and partner organizations on matters of collective or systemic relevance to member Villages, prior to escalation to the Board.
• Provide briefing notes, summaries, and suggested actions to support informed Board decision-making. Ensure that Board direction is translated into actionable steps and followed through in a timely and professional manner.
• Offer strategic input during planning, meetings, and agenda development based on trends, member needs, and operational experience.
• Advise the Board when additional resources, information, or external engagement may be required to effectively address issues.

Requirements:

• Minimum education: post-secondary degree
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Computer and technical skills, including use of basic office software.
• Experience with basic accounting / bookkeeping.
• Experience drafting letters, reports, briefings and other professional documents.
• Able to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check (varies by location).
• Able to work some evenings and weekends.

The following are considered assets:

• Experience with Municipal Government, public policy, and/or government administration.
• Experience reporting to a board, commission, or similar body.
• Experience negotiating and liaising with government officials.
• Experience with the Municipal Government Act.

Notes:

This position description is not intended to be exhaustive.

The Coordinator may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

The Coordinator does not provide operational, administrative, or professional services to individual member Villages and does not allocate time or services based on member contribution levels.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

• Are you ready and legally permitted to work in Nova Scotia approximately April 1, 2026?
• Are you willing to occasionally travel to various Villages across Nova Scotia from time to time?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• municipal government: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bible Hill, NS B2N 2R9