Halifax - Communications Assistant - Part-time

Office

MLA Lisa Lachance - Constituency Office

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail (English)
• Experience with managing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube accounts and generating content (graphics, videos) for same
• Ability to follow detailed content standards for legislative media
• Some familiarity with Nova Scotia’s political structure
• Ability to self-direct and also work with others as required
• Ability to conduct job duties in a discreet manner
• Proficiency in Google Drive and/or Microsoft Office suites

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility will be managing MLA’s constituency social media accounts and website and drafting the weekly newsletter (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Mailchimp)
• Planning and assisting with the execution of events hosted by the constituency office
• Assisting with the operations of the Halifax Citadel-Sable Island Youth Advisory Council
• Occasional other duties as required

Assets

• Bilingualism (English + French)
• Formally qualified visual design skills
• Experience with video editing (Mac OS and iOS software suites)
• Formal education in OR working knowledge of public policy

Salary

Flexible, casual, 10-20 hours per week - starting at $25/hr + 4% vacation

Closing date

Friday August 5th, 2022 at 5pm AST

Send application to

Hiring Committee at LisaLachanceMLA@gmail.com

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