Philanthropy Communications Coordinator

The Nova Scotia SPCA is looking for a creative, collaborative, and detail-oriented Philanthropy Communications Coordinator with experience in producing, coordinating, and disseminating communications and marketing materials. This role is ideal for someone interested in learning and working in the fundraising sector.

As a part of our hiring process, we require applicants to complete behavioural and cognitive assessments – please follow this link to complete:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/5AM/448a2dcb-0ebf-4b21-942b-fc82b992ceb5?type=candidateba

Evidence of full vaccination for COVID-19 is required prior to an interview being scheduled.

Responsibilities

New Media

• Coordinate and maintain creative and engaging content on social media platforms;
• Update and maintain the SPCA website;
• Purchase online advertising.

Marketing & Communications

• Collaborate on and edit copy for marketing content;
• Coordinate and distribute recurring projects such as brochures, rack cards, annual reports, and e-newsletters;
• Coordinate photography/video for marketing projects;
• Support updating of marketing plans and status reports;
• Develop creative fundraising and marketing collateral for capital campaigns;
• Provide metrics, analytics and reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) as required; and
• Support media communications needs as required such as responding to media calls, drafting media advisories or releases.

Fundraising

• Lead the Nova Scotia SPCA Raffle;
• Lead outreach for potential third-party events;
• Maintain relationship with existing third-party event hosts;
• Investigate potential fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Completed a diploma in Communications or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution;
• Experience working in a non-profit and/or customer service role;
• Be able to demonstrate written communications abilities;
• Web-based certifications in Google Analytics, MailChimp, etc, would be an asset;
• Comfort producing quality content with video, photography and audio would be an asset.