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Educators at our school demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to
- whole-child learning
- relational teaching
- growth in teaching practice
- cross-curricular collaboration
Stronger together
We value close collaboration across departments and strong relationships with families. Our students call us by our first names.
Our teaching and admin staff is strengthened by focused planning and professional development in August and June, and whole-group and individual professional development opportunities.
Staff members share a commitment to fostering a supportive and positive work culture, and each person’s contribution reflects their unique mix of interests and experiences.
Current Opportunity: Communications Specialist
Closes July 31, 2024
About the role
We’re seeking a new team member to strengthen our internal and external communications and marketing efforts.
- Part time/full time position, 20-25 hours per week*
- Hourly rate based on experience: $24-$28 per hour
- Position is primarily on site, but we are open to hybrid work arrangements.
*This is a new position for Halifax Independent, with room to grow and evolve depending on the expertise of the successful candidate and priorities of the school community.
This position features
- Option for Group Insurance Plan with cost-sharing
- Seasonal opportunities for flexible work week
- Generous, flexible vacation
- Professional Development opportunities and funding
- Supportive, respectful, and positive work culture
Responsibilities
The Communications Specialist will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day implementation and management of the school’s communications. They will promote and protect the school’s reputation by managing and executing public relations tactics for brand-building, events, internal/external communications, and website maintenance. They will drive engagement with key audiences through compelling storytelling, targeted tactics and expanded communication opportunities, helping HIS achieve its vision and reinforce its positive impact on education and the broader community.
By promoting the stories of its students, staff and alumni, the Communications Specialist will work with the communications team to showcase the vibrant culture and thoughtful leadership at HIS and to highlight the impactful work and achievements that define the school.
The Communications Specialist will report to the Headteacher and is responsible for serving as a support to the Headteacher, board, and administrative and teaching staff.
Duties
- Basic design work
- Writing – primarily (but not limited to) web content
- Assisting with creative development, coordination, scheduling, production and delivery of diverse internal and external communication materials and media
- Website management and content development
- Assisting in organization of internal and external events, including event planning and preparation of communications materials
- Active management and coordination of online and in-person events, including day-of support
- Photography or coordination of photography/videography for school events
- Management and ongoing organization of photo/video files
- Responding to basic IT support requests from parents, students, and staff
- Sharing Google Workspace documents and troubleshooting parent/staff issues with access
- Maintaining and implementing the school’s social media calendar, including developing content
- Leveraging social media to promote/publicize school events, milestones, and news
- Receiving, redirecting, and responding to general email/website inquiries
- Alumni outreach
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in public relations, journalism, marketing, or a relevant field
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience working in a similar field
- Relevant experience in internal and external communications, social media planning and execution, basic design work, writing, events management, basic advertising (SEO, keywords, display), photography, and basic IT knowledge
- Experience administering collaborative digital resources, including controlled access documents and photo/video files
- Superb writing skills, particularly web content
- Solid organizational and technical skills
- Temperament and conduct suitable for a pre-primary to Gr. 9 school setting
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and the ability to productively collaborate with staff, students, parents and alumni
- Ability to work well in a collaborative, team-based, and dynamic environment, general willingness to jump in and help where necessary
- Occasional evening and weekend work required for meetings, special events and projects
- (if successful) recent results from a Criminal Record Check with VSS and a Child Abuse Registry Check
Assets
- Experience working/collaborating in a Google Workspace environment
- Basic photograpy/videography experience
- Experience with Canva
- Experience with Mailerlite
- Driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Inclusivity
Halifax Independent School embraces equity and diversity, and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive space for adults and children in our school community.
We encourage candidates from under-represented communities to consider employment opportunities at our school. We invite applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of their application.
How to apply
Email the following documents using the link below
- a resume and a cover letter
- 2 references or more
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Volunteering is a great way to get to know our community and to experience our approach first hand.
If you are interested in pursuing a volunteer opportunity at the school contact us for more information.
