Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator (15-Month Term)

Full job description
Location: St. John’s, NL (hybrid/remote options considered)

Term: 15-month contract, with potential for extension

Start Date: August 2025

Application Deadline: July 18, 2025

Are you passionate about protecting Newfoundland and Labrador’s natural spaces and engaging people in meaningful conservation efforts? The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter (CPAWS-NL) is seeking a creative and motivated Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator to join our team for a 15-month term, with the potential for extension.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to use your communication, outreach, and coordination skills to inspire public support for conservation and help deliver innovative, community-driven programs.

Responsibilities
Communications & Outreach

Plan, create, and manage content across CPAWS-NL’s social media channels

Coordinate and distribute monthly e-newsletters

Maintain and update the CPAWS-NL WordPress website

Support media relations and develop engaging outreach and promotional materials

Design graphics, short videos, and visual content to elevate campaign storytelling

Conservation & Program Support

Assist in planning and delivering conservation projects across the province

Help coordinate and lead the Puffin and Petrel Patrol program (including volunteer coordination, community liaison, and data collection)

Support planning and delivery of community events, public education activities and school visits

Deliver public presentations and workshops as required

Contribute to reporting, data management, and overall project administration

Team & Leadership Support

Supervise and support interns, temporary, and seasonal staff, including project oversight and goal setting

Assist with onboarding of new project staff and volunteers

Collaborate with team members across CPAWS-NL and the broader CPAWS network

Qualifications

Experience in communications, public engagement, or digital media

Strong writing and content creation skills; comfort with basic graphic or video editing is an asset

Proficiency with WordPress and social media platforms (especially Meta Business Suite)

Ability to manage multiple projects and work both independently and as part of a small team

Knowledge of and/or interest in environmental conservation and community engagement

Experience supervising staff or volunteers is an asset

Indigneous experience and/or community connection is considered a strong asset

Bonus Assets

Familiarity with conservation issues in Newfoundland and Labrador

Experience working with Engaging Networks or similar advocacy/donor tools

Comfort with public speaking, visual storytelling or community organizing

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $45,000 – $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CPAWS-NL offers a supportive, flexible work environment and the opportunity to contribute to real conservation impact across the province.

How to Apply
Please submit your application, including resume and cover letter , through our Indeed listing.

We encourage early applications. Review of candidates will begin on a rolling basis.

CPAWS-NL is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 15 months

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. John's, NL A1E 2B6

Application deadline: 2025-07-18

Expected start date: 2025-08-04

#J-18808-Ljbffr