The Juno Beach Centre Association (JBCA) is looking to expand its Canadian team with a Special Projects Coordinator; the successful candidate will play a lead role in coordinating educational and development programming related to the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Duties include:
- Coordinating special programming related to the 75th Anniversary of D-Day Initiatives, including the development of a student tour and a national grassroots fundraising campaign
- Coordinate the promotion of the special programs through media relations and communications
- Initiate outreach campaigns nationally to spread awareness of these programs to educators, donors, community leaders, veterans, other like-minded organizations
- Planning events and assisting in national media and advertising strategy
- Assisting with the creation and development of website content, social media content, blog posts, video content and other promotional materials
- Addressing general inquiries about the projects
- Other administrative duties as assigned
The ideal candidate is creative, driven, and self-motivated. They are connected with like-minded organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Other expectations include:
- A completed degree in history, social sciences, education or other relevant education and experience
- Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of Canadian history is considered an asset
- Strong writing and communications skills, strong understanding of social media networks
- Ability to take initiative and work independently to surpass expectations
- Excellent organizational, time management and research skills
- Team player and demonstrated strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to think creatively and strategically in order to develop new approaches to achieve desired results
- Experience working within not-for-profit environments will be considered an asset
- Flexible and easily adapt to change
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn and adapt to new systems
- Valid driver’s license
Fluency in French is an asset but not mandatory, though basic knowledge of French is required.
Start date: As soon as possible
Length of employment: 34 weeks, with possibility for extension
Wage: $22/hour, 37.5 hours/week
Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to jbca@junobeach.org, with the subject line “Special Projects Coordinator – Last Name.” The deadline for applications is 25 May 2018. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.