Communications Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Autism Nova Scotia

Autism Nova Scotia

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

UNDERSTANDING - ACCEPTANCE - INCLUSION
About Autism Nova Scotia

Autism Nova Scotia is a national leader in providing social, educational, and employment supports for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, caregivers, and professionals.

Our vision is a society where people with ASD can live their lives to the fullest.

This vision informs our day-to-day operations and provides a philosophy that revolves around person-focused supports, strength-based approaches, and community-oriented learning opportunities.

Autism Nova Scotia delivers programming in Halifax and in nine communities across Nova Scotia through our Regional Autism Centres.

Our three program divisions are:
Social & Community Inclusion; Employment Support; and Family and Caregiver Support.

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Position:
Full-Time 40 hours a week

Time:
commencing April, 2021

Location:
Spring Garden Road

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Coordinator will support the Communications department and broader organization in marketing and public relations projects to help champion Autism Nova Scotia's brand across a range of channels.

They will also execute a robust and multi-channel communications strategy that focuses on engagement and education.

Objectives:

Support Autism Nova Scotia's goal of becoming a leader in accessible communications
Coordinate the delivery of bestpractice marketing and promotional materials for Autism Nova Scotia's events, programs, and services
Strengthen existing social media platforms, blog and website and develop greater engagement with key stakeholders and target audiences
Collaborate with colleagues for public relations initiatives, community engagements, and/or planned events
Cultivate Autism Nova Scotia's credibility and authority in autismrelated supports, services, and programs through external channels

Duties and Responsibilities:

Social media management and content curation; monitoring content and community feedback
Manage membership portfolio to enhance engagement with membership community
Create and distribute bimonthly enewsletter
Provide communications support to Regional Autism Centres across the provinces
Promote advocacy work, community partner relationships
Lead event management for annual general meeting
Write annual direct response marketing and support report writing and editing
Monitor media and disability sector content
Organize and attend team meetings with various teams to keep up to date on material for social and blog content
Oversee content calendar and support social media strategy
Champion accessibility and lead by example to support staff with language and collateral
Event participation and support as deemed by the Communications Manager and the Director of Development on an adhoc asneeded basis
Support the organization with special projects and events, as needed

Employment Requirement
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A clear, current criminal record check including the vulnerable sector check._
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A Clear, current Child Abuse Registry Check._

What to expect at Autism Nova Scotia...
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You'll celebrate the uniqueness of all individuals._
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You'll make a difference._

You'll be surrounded by passionate and committed individuals who work together to improve quality of life through our services
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You'll find a place to grow and develop._

We support professional development through training courses and support to help our professionals working with autistic people gain the knowledge they need to succeed and thrive.

With a lot of opportunity for professional development and collaborative projects, you'll continue to grow and learn throughout your career.

Job Types:
Full Time

Schedule: