communications manager

Valley Waste Resource Management • Kentville, NS, CA • 1d ago

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Experience an asset
Environmental studies
Communication, general
Human resources development
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Rural areaBusinessGovernment department and/or agencyPublic sectorHumans resources services

Tasks

Analyze market research data to improve business decisions or activities Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposesDevelop communication strategiesDirect the production of educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matterEvaluate communication strategies and programsImplement communication strategies and programsOversee the preparation of written material for website contentPublicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposesReview written material, such as reports, briefs, speeches, presentations and press releasesSupervise staffTrain staffDevelop promotional materialsHire, train, direct and motivate staffManage contractsPlan and control budget and expendituresWrite and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materialsDirect and evaluate establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programsAct as spokesperson for an organizationAnswer written and oral inquiriesAssist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other materialCo-ordinate special publicity events and promotionsInitiate and maintain contact with the mediaPrepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessionsSupervise office and volunteer staff