SUMMER 2024 CO-OP: Public Relations Assistant – Atlantic Central

Atlantic Central is currently accepting applications for a Public Relations Assistant for the summer co-op term.  

 

WHO WE ARE: 

Atlantic Central is the trade association for its member credit unions in Atlantic Canada. We support credit unions in becoming the financial institution of choice through the excellence of our people, the quality of our products and services, and the strength of our leadership.  

 

Together, we work to advance the collective voice of credit unions and promote the credit union difference. In addition to liquidity management, we provide a range of financial services, leadership, and advocacy. 

 

Our greatest asset is our employees. We are committed to balancing health and wellbeing with efficient service delivery. We strive to create an environment where all team members have opportunities for growth and where everyone is welcome, included, and supported. 

 

THE POSITION: 

The Public Relations Assistant reports to the Consultant, Communications and Change Management and provides support to the Communications and Change Management Department. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Advance your public relations skills as a key member of the communications and change management department. 

 

• Assist with writing and distributing communications including organizational updates, regional updates, key messages, website content, and social media.   

• Write and edit communication materials to support various internal and external projects for print and digital platforms.  
• Assist with the planning of Atlantic Central’s annual fall strategy conference that includes 200 delegates from credit unions and other partner organizations in Atlantic Canada and across the country. 
• Support relations with stakeholders including Atlantic Central’s executive leadership team, credit union leaders, and external consultants.  
• Participate in regular department meetings and planning sessions.  
• Manage and organize department files and folders.  
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned. 

 

 

LOCATION: 

This position offers the ability to work remotely and services Atlantic Canada. 

 

TO JOIN OUR TEAM: 

As the ideal candidate you will be working towards completing a degree in Business or Public Relations and have completed at least your second year of study or have prior post-secondary education. You must also be a participant in the university’s Co-op program.  

 

TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 

To be successful as the Public Relations Assistant you possess the following skills: 

• Strong oral and written communication  
• Strong organizational and time management abilities 
• Attention to detail 
• Experience conducting research and identifying key information 

• High level of self-motivation and initiative 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office  

 

HOURS OF WORK 

This is a 16-week co-op term position with a 37.5 hour work week. Business hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The term for this position is May 13, 2024 to August 30, 2024. 

 

COMPENSATION: 

This position will be paid hourly at $23.50 an hour plus vacation pay. 

 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Interested candidates should cover letter and resume via email to kperron@aclsm.ca (please send in MS Word or PDF format).   

 

Applications will close on January 21, 2024.  

 

About Atlantic Central 

The role of Atlantic Central is to represent and support the credit unions of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. Our credit unions proudly serve over 295,000 members and play a significant role in the Atlantic Canadian economy.  

We are proud to be a Certified B CorporationTM joining a global movement of people using business as a force for good. We are committed to making business decisions that are in the best interests of our employees, credit unions and their members. 

 

Curious about what else we do? Check out our website.