Fusion Halifax is looking for a Director of Social Media for its Board (volunteer position)

Director of social media Responsibilities:

The Director of Social Media is a voting Board Member of Fusion Halifax. The Director of Social Media is a voting Board Member of Fusion Halifax. The Director of Social Media is responsible for leading Fusion Halifax’s social media activities, 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 Social Media holds a two-year term from November 1, 2022-October 31, 2024. This is a voluntary position with no compensation. 

The Director of Social Media role 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 social media content strategy

• Manage Fusion’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn)

• Support marketing and communication activities for events/programming

• Support Fusion’s website development as needed

• 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:

• Primary contact for all social media communications between Fusion and the public

• Manage and oversee relevant, and frequent content creation across all channels

• Prepare at minimum one post per week on all social media channels

• Prepare for and attend monthly Board of Directors meetings

• Develop and maintain a network of relationships with various local stakeholders

• 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 the following platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn

• Ability to create graphics and additional mediums for postings

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Passion for professional development of young professionals

• Knowledge of 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 email their cover letter and resume to membership@fusionhalifax.ca. Please include the position you’re applying for in the subject line.

All applications will be considered until the position is filled.