Our small team is growing! Want to work collaboratively with a small team to help spread the word and grow the localization movement? Passionate about all things local? Read on!
Job Title: Communications Coordinator
Location: Remote (based in Atlantic Canada)
Position Type: Independent contractor, remote (work from home), part-time (14 hours/week)
Rate: $28/hour
About Us: The Centre for Local Prosperity (CLP) is a Nova Scotia-based, Atlantic Canada-focused charity dedicated to strengthening community and economic resilience through re-localization. We are seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Coordinator to join our team on a part-time basis, helping us expand and enhance our outreach and engagement efforts.
Role Summary: We’re seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator to collaborate with us to reach, connect with, and engage a wider and more diverse range of people across Atlantic Canada and beyond to spread the message about the re-localization movement and strengthen our local communities & economies!
Key Responsibilities:
These are the overall responsibilities of the position, but are not expected every week (not weekly duties).
- Content Creation:
- Develop and manage engaging content for various platforms, including social media, newsletters, and the organization’s website.
- Maintain and update the CLP website
- Collaborate with the Web-Developer and the Program Manager
- Communicate with partners and collaborators to source and update website content
- Ensure all communications align with the organization’s branding and messaging
- Develop and distribute a regular newsletter to update and engage subscribers.
- Social Media Management: Plan, execute, and monitor social media strategies to increase visibility and community interaction.
- Webinar Support:
- Identify and contact potential panelists for webinars
- Create registration forms, promotional materials for webinars
- Upload post-webinar content to YouTube & CLP website
- Local Prosperity Network:
- Collaborate with the CLP team to build the Local Prosperity Network
- Communication with members
- Meeting coordination
- Creation of webpages for Network
- Event Support: Provide communications support for events, including promotional materials and post-event follow-ups.
- Analytics and Reporting: Track and report on communication activities and social media engagement, suggesting improvements based on data analysis.
Qualifications:
- Experience in communications, digital marketing, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in managing websites (particularly WordPress) and social media platforms.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, etc.) and video editing is a plus.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Andy Horsnell via email at andy@centreforlocalprosperity.ca by August 22.
Equal Opportunity:
The Centre for Local Prosperity is committed to and is actively working to advance justice, equity, and diversity in our organization and our work. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, African Nova Scotians, newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+, People with Disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups. We are in an ongoing process of learning and unlearning, and are committed to creating a culture of belonging. We value diverse perspectives and will consider relevant life experience alongside professional qualifications when reviewing applications.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.