Community Engagement Full Time Bedford, NS Hybrid $39,000 - $40,700 CAD per year

Help make life bigger for youth in Greater Halifax.

Do you love bringing people together, building relationships and turning good ideas into great results? Are you a strong communicator who can move comfortably from creating a social media post to talking with a donor, organizing an event or connecting with a community partner?

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax is looking for a dynamic, organized and enthusiastic Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team.

This varied role brings together fund development, communications, community outreach and event coordination . You’ll help engage supporters, create successful fundraising events, build community connections and share the impact of mentoring.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Connect with donors, participants and prospective supporters through calls, meetings and ongoing relationship-building.
- Support fundraisers throughout campaigns and events, helping them stay engaged and reach their goals.
- Research potential partners and assist with fundraising proposals, sponsorships and asks.
- Help create positive, memorable experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers and participants.

Community Engagement & Communications

- Plan and create engaging social media content that reflects the organization's brand and mission.
- Develop content and visual elements for e-newsletters and other communications.
- Represent the organization at community events and outreach activities.
- Build relationships with community partners and identify opportunities for volunteers and youth.

Administration





- Maintain accurate donor database records and process charitable tax receipts.
- Assist with raffles and other fundraising initiatives, including Service Nova Scotia (Gaming) applications and reporting.
- Participate in committee meetings and assist with meeting notes and document preparation.
- Assist with bookkeeping tasks, including tracking deposits and third-party donor reports.
- Assist with ticketing processes for events.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT?

You’re the kind of person who sees something that needs doing and gets it done. You’re organized, positive and comfortable wearing a few different hats.

You are:

- A people person – approachable, friendly and comfortable connecting with donors, volunteers, community partners and colleagues.
- An energizer – you bring enthusiasm to projects and know how to get others excited and involved.
- Goal oriented – you love seeing a project through from the first idea to the final detail.
- Adaptable and resourceful – you can adapt when priorities shift and are comfortable figuring things out along the way.
- Organized and detail-oriented – you can manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the details.
- A strong communicator – you have excellent writing,



proofreading and interpersonal skills.
- A team player – you collaborate well, share ideas and are willing to pitch in wherever needed.
- Mission-driven – you genuinely care about making a difference in the lives of youth and strengthening our community.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

- Experience in fundraising, communications, community engagement, event coordination or a related field is an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn web-based platforms.
- Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Canva, CanadaHelps, Constant Contact and social media platforms .
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Experience handling confidential or sensitive information and an understanding of privacy requirements.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.

WE OFFER

- Meaningful work that creates lasting impact in our community.
- Hybrid workplace, sharing your time between the Bedford office and work from home.
- A collaborative, supportive, and passionate team environment.
- A comprehensive benefits package including health benefits after 3 months and an RRSP program after 1 year.
- Salary starts at $39,000 for entry-level candidates, with placement on our salary grid based on relevant education and experience.
- Generous paid time off, including:
- 3 weeks of paid vacation, increasing by an additional week after every five years of service.
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 8 paid sick days annually.
- Paid holidays, including

📌 Community Engagement Coordinator (Bedford)
🏢 Big-Brothers-Big-Sister
📍 Bedford