Welcome To GEO Nova Scotia - Applying For The Communications Lead Position

Remote or Hybrid (Office Presence in Dartmouth, NS)
Full-time for a one year term with potential for extension or transition to permanent. 

We're growing and bringing our Communications work in-house!

Are you ready to make an impact? 

GEO Nova Scotia is on a mission to bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for underserved communities across the province. As we prepare for growth, we need a creative, strategic, and driven Communications Lead to help accomplish our goals .

In this role, you’ll craft compelling content, manage digital and social media, build relationships with partners and media, and shape GEO Nova Scotia’s voice across multiple platforms. This is your chance to be part of a purpose-driven nonprofit that’s transforming lives through digital inclusion.

What You’ll Do

• Develop engaging and informative content across channels
• Manage and grow our on-line presence
• Build awareness and cultivate media relationships
• Craft messaging that drives impact and aligns with our mission
• Collaborate with key constituents and supporters

What You Bring

• A degree in Communications, PR, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3 -5 years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, or PR
• A strong grasp of digital platforms and how to use them effectively
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills—you know how to make people stop, read, and take action
• Experience with media relations, editing, and content strategy
• Familiarity with Nova Scotia’s nonprofit landscape, government, and current affairs
• Comfort in a fast-paced, startup-style nonprofit environment (bonus points for nonprofit experience)

 

The Perks

• Salary: $70,000 per year
• Three weeks of paid vacation plus 16 holidays (including 10 non-statutory days!)
• Cost-shared medical and dental benefits (optional)
• Laptop and necessary equipment provided
• Hybrid work environment with occasional evening commitments

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of the communities we serve, across Nova Scotia. 

We encourage applications from Indigenous / Mi'kmaq, Black, 2SLGBTQIA+, and racialized peoples, newcomers to Canada, People with Disabilities and bilingual (French) applicants. If you are a member of a group that has been historically excluded from opportunities, we encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter or resume and to share your pronouns. 

We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and accommodating those with disabilities at any stage of the hiring process. 

 

Additional Details

Full-time hours, generally Monday - Friday with occasional evening commitments. 

Applications accepted until 4 pm, Friday, March 21, 2025.

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