Communications Coordinator - Dartmouth, Canada - Back to the Sea Society

Description

Communications Coordinator

Location:
Dartmouth (Punamu'kwati'jk), Nova Scotia (Mi'kma'ki)

Position Status:
Temporary, 14-15 weeks [Start date, May 15th]

Hours:
Full-time [35 hours per week]


Wage:
$16.30/hour


Who can apply:
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial legislation and regulations.


Application Deadline:
April 21st, 2023 at Midnight.

The Back to the Sea Society is a charity dedicated to sparking curiosity for local marine life and inspiring a desire to protect our ocean.

We run a variety of ocean based educational programs, including the Back to the Sea Centre, a small marine interpretive centre located in Dartmouth.

The Back to the Sea Centre fits into Back to the Sea's larger vision of opening a permanent collect-hold-and-release aquarium in

Dartmouth.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious and knowledgeable person who has a strong interest in ocean conservation to join our team and help advance our mission.

Summary of Position

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all communication efforts of the Society, including social media, newsletters, website updates, event promotions and more.

They will be responsible for maintaining relationships with traditional media and will work with the Program Manager and other supporting staff and volunteers to create press releases and media events.

A large portion of the position also involves acting as a Scientific


Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Society's communications o Create content and schedule and plan all publications for the Society's social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok), involving other staff members and volunteers as needed o Work with the Communications Committee to help guide their work, ensuring the needs of the Society are met
• Ensure website (powered through Weebly) and all tourism accounts (Tripadvisor, Yelp,

Google Business) are up to date on a weekly basis o Oversee the creation of any online education efforts including Shell & Tell, trivia and other ideas decided upon as a team (working with the Volunteer Coordinator when needed) o Ensure staff know their roles with respect to social media o Identify media opportunities, create press releases and maintain relationships with traditional media (TV, radio and print) o Plan and host events for media o May be asked to help with fundraising initiatives, including donor recognition, maintenance of the Donor Management System (Bloomerang), promotion of events, and other similar tasks

• Deliver scientific interpretive programs for a wide range of audiences at the Back to the Sea

Centre, including the general public, youth groups and persons with disabilities o Welcome visitors, provide necessary information and maintain a high level of guest satisfaction through energetic interactions o Lead and participate in the evaluation of group programs o Communicate animal handling protocols to guests

• Maintain appearance of building, information panels, handwashing station, props and materials
• Perform aquaristing duties, including water quality tests, feeding the animals and tank maintenance o Perform duties associated with opening and closing the Back to the Sea Centre o Assist with the admissions process and gift shop sales

Requirements/Qualifications
Must be a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada
Minimum one year of post-secondary education, preferably in Public Relations
Must possess knowledge of Public Relations. Knowledge of animal behaviour, including that of local intertidal and sub-tidal species an asset.
A positive attitude towards working productively as part of a team while responding to feedback
Experience as an interpreter/informal educator experience an asset
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Outstanding organization and time management skills
Creative, assertive, flexible and proactive in problem solving
A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle an asset
Spoken and written French an asset
Standard First Aid training an asset
Will be required to complete a Vulnerability Sector Check


Working Conditions

While we are constantly adapting to the state of the pandemic, it is most likely that this position will require a mix of working from home and working on-site.

Our team makes use of Slack, Google Drive and
Zoom to ensure an organized and positive online working environment. We abide by a "Fun yet


Physical Requirements
To apply, submit your cover letter, resume and two references in the form of a single pdf document to

• Back to the Sea is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applicants from Indigenous People,_
• Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities, People of the LGBTQ+ community and Women to_

- occupy positions where they are underrepresented. It is the respons