Hiring Communications Manager

Summary

Atlantic School of Theology is searching for a skilled, detail-focused, and collaborative individual to fill the position of Communications Manager. Working out of the university’s Advancement department, the Communications Manager will play a vital role in serving both internal and external stakeholders to support stakeholder engagement, student recruitment, and fundraising.

Location: Halifax, NS
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Posting Date: June 26, 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and manage regular communication outputs, such as social media, newsletter, web page updates, videos, emails, etc. in a timely manner
  • Oversee work with internal stakeholders and external experts to redevelop the university’s web presence.
  • Coordinate communications for AST staff members and faculty, from all projects and teams
  • Develop, manage and report regularly on detailed activity, performance, and outcomes of AST communications and maintain clear processes for submission and tracking of communications tasks internally and externally
  • Serve as the university’s media contact. Develop and follow up on press releases. Cultivate and steward relationships with the media to maximize paid and earned media exposure.
  • Manage, curate and create all advertising design and content including ads, photos, videos, digital toolkits, etc.
  • Develop and maintain internal communications channels with staff, faculty and students.
  • Other duties as assigned to support the Advancement work of the University.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Relevant college diploma or university degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in communications for a non-profit organization.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in social media coordination and digital storytelling.
  • Familiarity with intermediate-level web design best practices.
  • Strong knowledge of digital marketing, analytics, and campaign development.
  • Maturity with discretion and judgment in handling confidential information.
  • Familiarity with post-secondary education and/or one of AST’s founding parties (United Church of Canada, Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church of Canada) is important
  • Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Suite, Canva, Constant Contact, and relevant content planning tools.

This is a permanent, full-time position. The candidate will be based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Interested applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter highlighting their experience and interest in the role.

Pay: $52,000.00-$61,000.00 per year
Benefits:

  • Dental and Extended health care
  • Generous paid vacation time
  • Defined contribution pension plan
  • Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Schedule:

  • Daytime Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Atlantic School of Theology serves Christ’s mission by shaping effective and faithful ordained and lay leaders and understanding among communities of faith.

As a public university profoundly committed to deeply valuing each human life and the good of the world, Atlantic School of Theology is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. AST’s policies, plans, and practices reflect this commitment in a broad range of areas, including physical accessibility on campus, accommodations for those with a variety of learning needs, and the full inclusion of people of all races, ethnicities, genders, and faith communities. We commit ourselves to the constant work of listening and learning. AST welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and other equity-deserving groups.

Accommodations are available on request for all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please specify in your application.