Communications and Events Officer - Jobs in Charlottetown, PE

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**PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.PEI Business Women’s AssociationCommunications and Events OfficerJoin the PEI Business Women’s Association as our new Communications and Event Officer! We are seeking a professional, energetic and qualified team player to produce the organization’s communications and events. Working from the Charlottetown office, this is a full-time position.The salary range is $55,000 to $60,000 annually. You will receive four weeks vacation annually, plus Christmas until New Year’s Day paid time off. You are eligible for 15 days sick time annually. You can participate in PEIBWA’s group medical and dental benefits paid 100% by PEIBWA.

• Reporting to the PEIBWA Director, these are the responsibilities of this position:
• Plan and coordinate an ambitious roster of PEIBWA meetings and events, including the PEIBWA Symposium, AGM, workshops and networking mixers.
• Actively promote outreach, training and events through the PEIBWA newsletter, website, and social media communications, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Provide insight on and implement the latest communication trends. Engage PEIBWA membership and the community through consistent marketing and branding.
• Proactively expand and coordinate media relations and prepare press releases.
• Develop compelling marketing material and outreach for program delivery.
• Assess effectiveness and cost of communication activities.
• Support the work of PEIBWA’s Chief Executive Officer with research and preparation of communications, reports, presentations and proposals.
• Collaborate with and provide support for PEIBWA colleagues.
• Effectively work with vendors and manage budgets.
• Recruit, train and oversee volunteers, and promote event protocol. Attend external meetings and events when required.
• Maintain an effective, confidential and accountable filing system.
• Other duties as required by the Chief Executive Officer.

Formal Education/Training Required:

• Degree or diploma in marketing and communications, business administration, or a relevant field of study from a recognized university or college.
• At least two years of progressively more responsible experience in successful event management and marketing and communications.

Skills and Attributes:

• Impeccable writing skills.
• Ability to identify and respond to the business needs of PEIBWA members and grow membership.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to multitask in a collaborative work environment, take initiative, and represent the organization professionally.
• Ability to get along with supervisors and co-workers, respect the leadership of the organization, work harmoniously as part of a team, and deal effectively with situations that involve attitudes, opinions, and feelings of others.
• Media and public relations experience; understanding and aptitude for social media marketing, platforms and strategies.
• Basic understanding of HTML and CSS.
• Excellent facilitation and workshop skills, including experience sourcing, organizing and contracting presenters, driving customized content from needs assessment.
• Ability to engage an audience effectively both orally and in writing; essential computer skills for word processing, maintaining client records, preparing presentations and producing collateral material.
• Bilingualism (an asset).

This position will be based in the Charlottetown office, but the Officer will be expected to travel throughout the province as required. Extended hours of work may be required. Other duties may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.Thank you to all that apply; however, only those that are selected for an interview will be contacted.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

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