Communications Coordinator - ElderDog Canada - Cape Breton Regional Municipality, NS

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity organization dedicated to helping senior people and their dogs seeks a Communications Coordinator in Cape Breton, NS. This role involves managing social media platforms, fostering community relationships, and promoting initiatives through various channels. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience with social media. This is a volunteer position offering a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Gratification from community service

Mentoring and support from team members

Opportunity to work with dogs

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
• Willingness to learn graphic design skills using Canva.
• Strong ability to build relationships with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain social media accounts and engage with followers.
• Develop newsletters and promote events through various channels.
• Coordinate with communications teams to share relevant content.

Skills

Social media management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Basic graphic design skills

Job description

Communications Coordinator - ElderDog Canada - Cape Breton Regional Municipality, NS

Ongoing

ElderDog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs. Because of the uniqueness and complexity of ElderDog’s mandate and commitment to “help keep love in the home”, it is vitally important to raise awareness of ElderDog across sectors and through a variety of channels.

Responsibilities (mentoring and ongoing support provided)

• Understand and follow the National Communication and Social Media Guidelines
• Maintain Pawd social media (Facebook and Instagram)
• Share posts from National Office and relevant posts from other Pawds, especially related to Rehoming
• Create and develop Pawd newsletter (if applicable)
• Foster relationships with new and existing community partners
• Promote ElderDog through communications and media relation opportunities
• Work closely with Education and Outreach Coordinator and Pawd Leader to ensure Pawd activities and events are promoted within and outside the Pawd
• Liaise with National Communications and Social Media Coordinators
• Participate in Pawd executive meetings
• Participate in meetings with Communications Coordinators from other Pawds

Requirements

• Facility with social media platforms Facebook and Instagram
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn basic graphic design skills (in Canva)
• Experience building relationships with community partners
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills

For more information, contact [e-mail].

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Gratification of making a difference in the lives of senior people and their dogs; enjoyment of time spent with dogs; working collaboratively with other volunteers; being part of a national organization; mentoring and support.