New Job Communications & Development Specialist In New Brunswick

Communications & Development Specialist

Reporting to the CAO, the Communications & Development Specialist will be responsible for communications as well as grant research and writing. The Communications & Development Specialist will also contribute to by-law development, land use planning, tourism, and economic development.

Duties:

• Provides communications services and produces deliverables such as reports, public announcements, newsletters, agendas, and letters.
• Develops content for the municipal website and social media sites.
• Seeks media coverage for newsworthy stories and events.
• Manages sensitive and confidential communications.
• Leads efforts to secure grants and other types of subsidies.
• Reviews and drafts updates to by-laws.
• Provides support for land-use planning projects.
• Prepares plans/proposals to sell or develop municipal properties.
• Works with Regional Service Commission (RSD) on matters related to community development, economic development, tourism, zoning, and land use.
• Attends Council meetings and participates on committees as directed by CAO.

Experience:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in the communications field, preferably in government.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity, to exercise discretion, judgment, and diplomacy, and to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks, priorities, and projects and deliver under deadline pressure.
• Sound understanding of the role of local government and the context in which the municipality operates.
• Certification from the Association of Municipal Administrators of New Brunswick (AMANB) would be an asset.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate meetings, special events, conferences, and social media monitoring.

If you want to work in a rural community and make a difference to the lives of its residents, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Communications & Development Specialist.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $52,500.00-$62,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• communications: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hartland, NB E7P 1R4 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hartland, NB E7P 1R4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-18
Expected start date: 2023-10-02