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Due to a recent vacancy, the Centre for Women in Business is searching for a Communications Manager who will be responsible for sharing the Centre’s mission, mandate and success stories using a variety of channels, and for creating opportunities to convey that message outside of our membership-based community: to the media, government representatives, sponsors, partners and potential members.
This requires a skilled storyteller and multi-tasker who understands our goal of increasing the number of women entrepreneurs and business leaders in the Atlantic region, and supporting aspiring entrepreneurs through expert training and resources.
Located on the campus of Mount Saint Vincent University since 1992, we have been here to assist women at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey; as they launch their business ideas, establish the ventures and thrive as entrepreneurs.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
The Communications Manager is responsible for member engagement from a communications and marketing perspective by providing ongoing opportunities for exposure that can be measured through analytics and monitoring of social media engagement.
This means collecting and preparing member blogs, creating monthly spotlight stories (in written or podcast format), supporting and encouraging members in the use of our membership directory, creating a monthly e-newsletter and regular email promotions, updating member news and announcements on the Centre’s website, and creating regular social media shout-outs that showcase the incredible expertise within our membership community.
What you'll need
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a passion for helping women to succeed in business.
They will know how to execute and even improve upon our current communication strategy, and understand the importance of maintaining a consistent brand voice and image in the marketplace.
They will not only get the power of social media, but know exactly how to leverage it to achieve the Centre’s objectives.
Programs like WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud, MailChimp and PowerPoint should be second nature, along with drafting all forms of written communications. Writing and editing skills are key components of this role.
The Communications Manager will also be comfortable using database software, will provide regular support to the Events Coordinator and Membership/Sponsorship Coordinator roles, and will excel in a small team environment.
This position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or a relevant field, along with five-plus years of experience in a communications and/or marketing role.
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Mount Saint Vincent University
Recognized as a leader in distance and experiential learning, and based on a strong tradition of social responsibility, Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. Founded in 1873, the Mount has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios, for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities, for its legacy in the advancement of women, and for facilitating critical advancements in food security, healthy aging, literacy, and childhood development. The Mount believes that our people are our foundation and our relationships are built on respect and accountability. Please visit www.msvu.ca to learn more about us.
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If you are interested and qualified, please forward your resume and a cover letter telling us how your background can help the Centre achieve its goals for this position. Applications can be emailed to the Centre for Women in Business at [email protected] . Please quote Communications Manager in the subject line. The deadline for submission is January 24, 2018.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.