Organization: Housing Trust of Nova Scotia (HTNS)
Location: Halifax, NS
Position Type: Full-time
Hours: 4 days/week; must be available to occasionally work 5 days/week
About Us
HTNS is a non-profit housing provider focused on delivering mixed-income, workforce housing across the province. We develop and manage housing for working individuals and households, setting rents to ensure our sustainability, and aligning rents with incomes to offer households manageable rents.
Why Join HTNS
- Make a difference - be part of a mission-driven organization addressing Nova Scotia’s housing challenges
- Learn - gain exposure to real estate development, policy, and stakeholder engagement
- Build a community asset – this is an opportunity to grow with an innovative and expanding organization
Position Overview
HTNS is seeking a Marketing & Stakeholder Relations Coordinator to support communications, stakeholder engagement, and organizational operations.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is:
- Organized and detail-oriented
- A strong writer and communicator
- Comfortable working across communications, marketing, stakeholder relations, and administration
- Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and discretion
The coordinator will collaborate extensively and play an important role in supporting external communications, partner relationships, and Board-related activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Marketing & Communications
- Coordinate and maintain external communications channels, including the website, newsletter, and social media accounts.
- Draft, edit, schedule, and post content aligned with organizational priorities, events, announcements, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a consistent brand voice and presentation across all communications materials.
- Support the creation and distribution of communications products, including:
- website content
- e-newsletters
- social media copy
- presentations
- briefing notes
- event materials
- Help manage editorial calendars and communications schedules.
- Monitor basic communications analytics and provide regular updates on performance and engagement.
2. Stakeholder Relations
- Support engagement with external partners, including government, community organizations, housing-sector stakeholders, funders, and other key audiences.
- Coordinate outreach, meetings, follow-up, and relationship management activities.
- Maintain accurate stakeholder databases, contact lists, and engagement records.
- Prepare agendas, background materials, meeting notes, and summaries for stakeholder meetings.
- Support the planning and delivery of stakeholder-facing events, briefings, and engagement opportunities.
- Help identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration, visibility, and sector relationships.
3. Board & Event Support
- Coordinate planning for Board of Directors meetings and events
- Scheduling, agendas, materials, and follow-ups
- Support planning and execution of:
- stakeholder events
- project announcements
- roundtables or site visits
4. Administrative Support
- Maintain organized records and files (SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
- Assist with scheduling and calendar coordination
- Provide general administrative support to the team as required
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Postsecondary education in communications, marketing, public relations, business administration, public administration, or a related field
- 1–3 years of relevant experience (co-op or internships acceptable)
- Experience supporting Boards or working in the non-profit, public sector, housing, community development, or stakeholder-based environment is considered an asset
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing or supporting digital communications platforms, including websites, email newsletters, and social media channels
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with diverse audiences
- Professional judgment and discretion, especially in handling confidential or Board-related materials
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common workplace software
- Experience with content management systems, email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), CRM tools, and/or graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) is an asset
- Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced, growing team environment
What We are Looking For
HTNS is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and adaptable. They must be able to write and support the translation of complex ideas into accessible content. They must be a team player, happy to take on diverse roles, and excited by the HTNS focus on delivering practical, scalable housing solutions for working households
Work Conditions/Terms
- Office environment at 7071 Bayers Road, Halifax
- 32 hours per week (typically 4 days/week)
- Flexibility required to occasionally work a fifth day for events or meetings
- Salary ranges from $55,000 - $65,000 with RRSP, health and dental benefits, and personal days
How to Apply
If you are interested, please email a resume and cover letter, with writing samples, to [email protected] by July 3, 2026. Only applications sent to [email protected] will be considered. No phone calls. We include a short skills exercise in our interview process to give candidates an opportunity to showcase their abilities in a practical way.
Equity and Accessibility Statement
The Housing Trust of Nova Scotia is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including members of equity-deserving communities.
Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
