Fusion Halifax is looking for a Director of Marketing and Communications for its Board (volunteer position)

 
 

Director of Marketing and Communications Responsibilities:

The Director of Marketing & Communications is a voting Board Member of Fusion Halifax. The Director of Marketing & Communications is responsible for leading Fusion Halifax’s marketing and communications strategy including member communications, building Fusion Halifax’s profile locally, being an active and engaged Board Member and assisting with all other related needs of the Board.


authority and responsibility:

The Fusion Halifax (Fusion) Board of Directors is elected by the membership to govern the organization and manage its activities. The Board of Directors has the legal authority and ultimate responsibility for the success of Fusion Halifax. All Board Members have a moral, legal and financial responsibility to all Fusion Halifax stakeholders to direct and protect the interests of the organization. The Board of Directors reports annually to the Fusion Halifax membership at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).

term and commitment:

The Director of Marketing & Communications holds a two-year term, effective from January 29, 2024-October 31, 2025. This is a voluntary position with no compensation. 

The Director of Marketing & Communications position requires a time commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per week including attending Fusion’s monthly Board Meeting (2 hours). Monthly Board Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month. See specific details below:

  • Manage Fusion’s monthly newsletter to its membership

  • Manage marketing and communication activities for events/programming

  • Manage Fusion’s website including keeping programming/general content up-to-date

  • Attend, engage and advise at each monthly Fusion Board meeting (12 per year)

  • Participation on various board subcommittees is expected and encouraged

  • Attend/promote/support all Fusion events and programming as relevant

duties and responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly communications to distribute to all members

  • Act as the primary contact for all communications between Fusion Halifax & the public

  • Prepare for and attend monthly Board of Directors meetings

  • Coordinate and lead regular meetings with business executives for sponsorship

  • Builds relationships with in-kind and monetary sponsors to support projects and events

  • Recruit newcomers to the organization and promote Fusion to relevant networks

  • Represent Fusion Halifax at strategic local business initiatives/events

  • Develop and maintain a network of relationships to various initiatives in Halifax

  • Act as an ambassador internally/externally to Fusion Halifax in the community

  • Recruit and engage interested committee members and potential new directors

  • Liaise with community partners for relevant joint events or projects

  • Build relationships with other Directors and volunteers to foster collaboration

qualifications and skills:

  • A passion for marketing, communications and all things social media

  • Knowledge of website maintenance and experience working with websites

  • Previous experience with Mailchimp

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Passion for professional development of young professionals

  • Knowledge of key community organizations related to diversity, inclusion and community development

  • The ability to engage, manage and motivate a team of volunteers

The Board of Fusion Halifax is composed of 15 individuals with diverse expertise and skills. Community members from all backgrounds between the ages of 20-40 are encouraged to apply. Fusion Halifax Board Directors are:

  • Interested in improving the community and taking an active role in community engagement

  • Interested in applying their skills to support Fusion Halifax initiatives

  • Able to commit to the minimum time outlined above

  • Interested in trying new things and working with new people to create opportunities for engagement in our city

  • Collaborators who like working with others to find solutions

WE KINDLY ASK ALL APPLICANTS TO COMPLETE THIS FORM AND UPLOAD THEIR COVER LETTER AND RESUME. QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO MEMBERSHIP@FUSIONHALIFAX.CA.

All applications will be considered until the position is filled.