Job Description

Employment Opportunity
Position: Communications Officer Job Type: Full time position Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Reporting to: Director of Education
Job Summary:
The communications officer will play a key role in developing and implementing internal and external communication plans. Support ESB\xe2\x80\x99s goals and initiatives to foster and maintain relations between the board, schools and community to increase engagement. The incumbent will work closely with staff and management in all departments and will be responsible for planning, development and design of promotional and advertising material, writing content of communication materials, managing and maintenance of website and social media platforms.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop internal and external communications plan;
• Develop written materials including, brochures, reports, newsletters, inclement weather notifications, presentations;
• Gather information and write content for monthly newsletters;
• Provide communication support to all schools to increase awareness of its programs and activities;
• Develop and maintain working relationships with administration, staff and education partners;
• Engage in activities and programs involving internal and external communications;
• Manage day to day media relations and social media content;
• Ensure that all materials are developed and distributed according to an appropriate timelines;
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events, conferences and announcements;
• Other day to day communications tasks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or Diploma in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
• Experience in the field of communications and public relations
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong project management skills to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in social media platforms and website management
• Strong computer skills proficiency with Adobe, Google Workspace and MS Office Suite
• Photography and videography skills
• Experience in First Nations communities preferred
• Ability to speak Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaq language an asset

Closing Date: December 11, 2023
Application Process: Applications should be submitted electronically through Bamboohr and must include a resume, cover letter and 3 work related references or by email to shannondenny@schoolbd.ca
https://eskasonischoolboard.bamboohr.com/jobs/
Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Successful applicant will be will be required to provide criminal records check/vulnerable sector check and child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.
While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.