Communications & Impact Manager - for client

KasaHR Consulting; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KasaHR Consulting is looking for a Communications and Impact Manager for the Island Coastal Economic Trust. This role involves storytelling, media engagement, and communication strategy to enhance community initiatives. Ideal candidates possess strong communications skills, relevant education, and experience engaging diverse audiences.

Benefits

Benefits

Four weeks holiday

Sick leave and personal days

Provincial government pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in multifaceted communications or marketing roles.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Experience with online content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Trust’s communications efforts.
• Write compelling stories about project impacts.
• Engage local and regional media.

Skills

Storytelling

Public Relations

Social Media Management

Data Management

Writing and Editing

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, journalism, or related fields

Tools

WordPress

MailChimp

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Building an inclusive and resilient coastal economy through strategic outreach

The Island Coastal Economic Trust invests in coastal communities to develop a resilient economy that strengthens the well-being of all people and the environment. Over the years, the Trust’s role and its programs have continuously evolved to meet a wide range of stakeholder needs. To date, they have invested $67 million in communities, with a total investment impact of $370M, and created approximately 3,001 permanent jobs.

The Trust was established by the Province of BC in 2006 with $50 million under the North Island-Coast Development Initiative Trust Act. Its mandate is to support economic diversification and innovation in partnership with communities across Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and islands and inlets from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution. In 2020-21, the Province expanded the Trust’s service area to include the Capital Regional District electoral areas of Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and the Southern Gulf Islands. With half a million residents calling the region home, the Trust works in close collaboration, forming high-trust relationships with people and organizations in urban and rural areas, including those situated on islands and in coastal inlets. They partner with First Nations, municipal, regional governments, industry, and non-profit organizations.

The Trust focuses its investments across eight impact priorities: Food Security and Agrifood, Cultural and Nature-based Tourism, Innovation and Technology, Renewable and Low Carbon Energy, Entrepreneurs and Local Businesses, Transportation and Logistics, Training and Advanced Education, and Regenerative Forestry.

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The Opportunity :

The current Communications & Impact Manager is moving on to an exciting new opportunity, creating space for a new communications professional to join the team. The new manager will work closely with management and colleagues, local, regional, and First Nation governments, social purpose organizations, industry partners, and the Province.

Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, the Communications and Impact Manager will proactively coordinate the Trust’s communications efforts. This includes responsibility for a range of external communications functions, including writing compelling stories about the positive impacts and wellbeing outcomes created by Trust-partnered projects and people, coordinating contractors, supporting strategic initiatives, engaging local and regional media, and related duties.

This position integrates internal and external strategies to raise awareness of the Trust with all levels of governments, community residents from First Nations, rural communities, and urban centers, as well as existing or potential partners. The role aims to support continuous learning and knowledge sharing among all stakeholders.

This role is a key member of a small, close-knit staff team that collaborates and fosters a high-trust environment within the Trust and with the communities and organizations it works with. The Manager will partner with teams from graphic design & web development agencies, print services, freelance writers, and photographers.

Our Ideal Candidate :

The Trust seeks someone who thrives on storytelling and social media to promote community-based initiatives but is also comfortable with data management, website content maintenance, analytics tracking, and representing the Trust at events. They will also support the CEO, CFO, and Manager of Programs & Corporate Affairs as needed.

Ideal qualifications include:

• Experience in multifaceted communications, public relations, or marketing roles, including working with external contractors.
• Ability to conduct interviews and translate them into compelling stories.
• Experience with online content management systems like WordPress.
• Knowledge of MailChimp or similar email distribution systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office, photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom), and CRM software.
• Experience managing social media accounts and creating graphics with Canva or InDesign.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills for diverse audiences.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, journalism, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with coastal First Nations or Indigenous communities is an asset.

Beyond skills, you should be a relationship builder, a good listener, and passionate about producing quality communication materials.

Compensation :

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000, based on experience. The role includes benefits, four weeks holiday, sick leave, and personal days. The Trust participates in the provincial government pension plan.

Interested?

The Trust has partnered with KasaHR Consulting for this hire. To apply, send your resume and cover letter directly to the provided contacts or via their application portal.

A detailed position overview is available upon request. For more info, contact Kataneh Sherkat or Arthur Lyons. KasaHR values respect and care in the application process. All applications will be reviewed carefully, and applicants will be informed of their status promptly. If you do not hear back within a week, please follow up.