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Position Information

Position Title Communications Assistant

Department/Unit Fountain School of Performing Arts

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S148-23

Employee Group NSGEU Local 77

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $24.32 - $30.85 per hour ($41,101 - $52,130 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)

Classification T7

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Fountain School of Performing Arts is the only university performing arts school east of Montreal and brings a range of new opportunities to students of Music, Theatre, and Cinema and Media Studies. Reporting to the Administrative Officer, Finance and Personnel, the Communications and Administrative Assistant position will promote and contribute to Fountain School’s internal and external communication practices, recruitment, and outreach activities by providing creative input and oversight for all communication tasks and projects, while also assisting the Director and administrative team with administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate the production of publicity materials for productions, recruitment and outreach including season brochure, posters, programs, public service announcements, press releases, website information, etc. to meet deadlines.
• Engage social media audiences (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), keeping up with feeds and ensuring that we are actively involved in supporting the arts community.
• Work closely with the Director, Assoc. Director Productions, Recruitment and Outreach Committee and administrative team to manage publicity and coordination of school activities and events, including production and distribution of annual season brochure, event poster, production advertising, social media communications, School website, and other promotional materials.
• Coordinate the Fountain School’s online presence by updating, revising, and developing its website and social media content.
• Provide administrative support to, and attend meetings of the School, Executive Committee, and other meetings including scheduling, preparation of agendas, minutes, etc.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts, including composing and sending emails, donation thank you letters, etc.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with social media content creation to support business/organizational objectives.
• Skilled in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Undergraduate degree in English, Theatre or Music, Professional Writing, Public Relations/Marketing, or other relevant discipline, with two years experience in a writing or communications role (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Ability to work successfully within a team or independently, with minimal supervision while prioritizing workload including multiple concurrent demands.
• Ability to write concisely and clearly, using inclusive, respectful language in all communication.

Assets

Job Competencies

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 04/17/2023

Close Date 04/24/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/13197