Outreach And Engagement Coordinator

Outreach and Engagement Coordinator opportunity with the PEI Energy Corporation!

Salary Range: $30.05 - $35.78 per hour ($58,598 - $69,771 annually)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly (some evenings and weekends)
Posting ID: 2024-01 PEC
Closing Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Location: Charlottetown (Flexible working hours with hybrid options)
Position: Full-time Temporary (Commencing Immediately to March 31, 2025)

The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator is a member of the Cleantech Academy Joint Working Group who will work closely with Directors, Project Managers and leads from Cleantech Academy, PEI Government, Holland College, and the University of Prince Edward Island. This position works closely with industry associations and organizations focused on cleantech professional development, learning, and work placements. The Outreach and Engagement Officer reports to the Director, Cleantech Academy.

Duties include:

• Engage regularly with industry associations, communities, and organizations to understand where gaps are for cleantech training, research, and development and develop solutions to mitigate these identified gaps;
• Coordinate and lead the Program Advisory Committee meetings and engage regularly with members;
• Lead on the planning and organization of Cleantech Academy related events throughout the year including networking events, pitch competitions, and information sessions;
• Work with post-secondary and community partners to create, implement, monitor, and evaluate Cleantech in-class and work experience learning and research opportunities for students;
• Represent the Cleantech Academy, as required, at industry and post-secondary events to promote the programs and the Cleantech Academy;
• Work with Cleantech Ecosystem partners to grow PEI’s Cleantech Ecosystem.
• Create and distribute a quarterly newsletter to Cleantech Academy stakeholders;
• Create engaging social media posts and marketing materials for the Cleantech Academy;
• Maintain industry contacts and mailing lists;
• Work with the Cleantech Director and other Cleantech Academy partners to identify opportunities for collaboration to grow PEI’s Cleantech Ecosystem.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• Experience in supporting work placements for post-secondary students.
• Strong and proven innovative marketing and social media skills.
• Strong presentation and written/oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Experience with event planning and coordination.
• Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and facilitating discussions.
• Must be able to travel extensively throughout PEI and outside provincial travel as well.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Knowledgeable about PEI and the Cleantech Academy would be an asset.

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $58,598.00-$69,771.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• marketing and social media: 1 year (required)
• event planning and coordination: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlottetown, PE C1A 3T7 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-08