Community Engagement Coordinator

Big-Brothers-Big-Sister; Bedford; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Health benefits after 3 months

RRSP program after 1 year

Salary starting at $39,000

Job summary

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator in Bedford, NS. This full-time, hybrid role blends fundraising, communications and outreach to grow youth mentoring impact.

You will engage donors, partners and volunteers, plan events, manage content, and help with administration to ensure compliant fundraising and strong community connections in the Greater Halifax area.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, communications, community engagement, event coordination or a related field is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn web-based platforms.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Canva, CanadaHelps, Constant Contact and social media platforms.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience handling confidential information and understanding privacy requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Connect with donors, participants and prospective supporters through calls, meetings and ongoing relationship-building.
• Support fundraisers throughout campaigns and events, helping them stay engaged and reach their goals.
• Research potential partners and assist with fundraising proposals, sponsorships and asks.
• Help create positive, memorable experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers and participants.
• Plan and create engaging social media content reflecting the brand and mission.
• Develop content and visual elements for e-newsletters and other communications.
• Represent the organization at community events and outreach activities.
• Build relationships with community partners and identify opportunities for volunteers and youth.
• Maintain donor database records and process charitable tax receipts.
• Assist with raffles and fundraising initiatives including Gaming applications and reporting.
• Participate in committee meetings and assist with notes and document prep.
• Assist with bookkeeping tasks, monitoring deposits and donor reports.
• Assist with ticketing processes for events.

Skills

Fundraising

Communications

Community engagement

Event coordination

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Canva

CanadaHelps

Constant Contact

Social media

Time management

Organizational skills

Privacy/compliance

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Tools

SharePoint

Canva

CanadaHelps

Constant Contact

Social media platforms

Job description

Community Engagement Full Time Bedford, NS Hybrid $39,000 - $40,700 CAD per year

Help make life bigger for youth in Greater Halifax.

Do you love bringing people together, building relationships and turning good ideas into great results? Are you a strong communicator who can move comfortably from creating a social media post to talking with a donor, organizing an event or connecting with a community partner?

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax is looking for a dynamic, organized and enthusiastic Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team.

This varied role brings together fund development, communications, community outreach and event coordination. You’ll help engage supporters, create successful fundraising events, build community connections and share the impact of mentoring.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Connect with donors, participants and prospective supporters through calls, meetings and ongoing relationship-building.
• Support fundraisers throughout campaigns and events, helping them stay engaged and reach their goals.
• Research potential partners and assist with fundraising proposals, sponsorships and asks.
• Help create positive, memorable experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers and participants.

Community Engagement & Communications

• Plan and create engaging social media content that reflects the organization's brand and mission.
• Develop content and visual elements for e-newsletters and other communications.
• Represent the organization at community events and outreach activities.
• Build relationships with community partners and identify opportunities for volunteers and youth.

Administration

• Maintain accurate donor database records and process charitable tax receipts.
• Assist with raffles and other fundraising initiatives, including Service Nova Scotia (Gaming) applications and reporting.
• Participate in committee meetings and assist with meeting notes and document preparation.
• Assist with bookkeeping tasks, including tracking deposits and third-party donor reports.
• Assist with ticketing processes for events.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT?

You’re the kind of person who sees something that needs doing and gets it done. You’re organized, positive and comfortable wearing a few different hats.

You are:

• A people person – approachable, friendly and comfortable connecting with donors, volunteers, community partners and colleagues.
• An energizer – you bring enthusiasm to projects and know how to get others excited and involved.
• Goal oriented – you love seeing a project through from the first idea to the final detail.
• Flexible and resourceful – you can adapt when priorities shift and are comfortable figuring things out along the way.
• Organized and detail-oriented – you can manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the details.
• A strong communicator – you have excellent writing, proofreading and interpersonal skills.
• A team player – you collaborate well, share ideas and are willing to pitch in wherever needed.
• Mission-driven – you genuinely care about making a difference in the lives of youth and strengthening our community.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in fundraising, communications, community engagement, event coordination or a related field is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn web-based platforms.
• Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Canva, CanadaHelps, Constant Contact and social media platforms.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information and an understanding of privacy requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.

WE OFFER

• Meaningful work that creates lasting impact in our community.
• Hybrid workplace, sharing your time between the Bedford office and work from home.
• A collaborative, supportive, and passionate team environment.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health benefits after 3 months and an RRSP program after 1 year.
• Salary starts at $39,000 for entry-level candidates, with placement on our salary grid based on relevant education and experience.
• Generous paid time off, including:
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, increasing by an additional week after every five years of service.
• 3 paid personal days annually
• 8 paid sick days annually.
• Paid holidays, including statutory holidays and additional organization-observed holidays.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Legally authorized to live and work in Nova Scotia.
• Successful completion and maintenance of a Criminal Record Check (CRC), Vulnerable Sector Check (VSS), and Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check.
• Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's Licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

OUR COMMITMENT TOEQUITY AND DIVERSITY

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who reflect the diversity of our community to apply, including African Nova Scotians, Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers to Canada, and individuals from other equity-deserving groups.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We anticipate a start dateinearly November 2026.

Bring your energy. Build connections. Make life bigger.