Marketing and Communications Associate

Role Overview

• Draft, edit, and format communications materials including newsletters, blogs, press releases, reports, and social content.
• Translate technical and program-related information into clear, engaging, and accessible communications
• Prepare and coordinate content for distribution across channels
• Maintain and update website content in alignment with COVE’s brand and priorities.
• Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and publishing of social media content.
• Monitor engagement and track media mentions and digital performance.
• Support ongoing to improvements to COVE’s digital presence.
• Support communications with tenants, partners, funders and other stakeholders by preparing updates and materials.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to share program information and support engagement.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across COVE’s community.
• Support the Marketing & Engagement Lead in the planning and delivery of events including workshops, Ocean Connectors, and networking activities.
• Coordinate communications and promotional materials for events.
• Represent COVE at events and support on-site execution as required.
• Track event participation and assist with post-event evaluation.
• Independently manage assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Work closely with the Manager | Branding & Communications on content approvals and alignment.
• Maintain records of media coverage and communications outputs.
• Ensure compliance with COVE’s policies and procedures, including human resources, safety, and operational standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success and growth of COVE’s programs and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent education and work experience.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, or digital content roles.
• Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content workflows.
• Familiarity with tools such as Mailchimp, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Illustrator or Photoshop).
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, social media insights).
• Experience updating website content (CMS platforms).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working with technical or scientific content and translating it for broader audiences.
• Professional communication skills and ability to interact with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working for a dynamic, growing company on meaningful projects that find solutions to real-life problems.
• Comprehensive paid time off including vacation, personal sick time, and additional days for family illness or medical appointments.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely 1 day/week.
• Team wide bonding activities and casual work environment.
• Tech focused office location, convenient via transit and bike paths.
• Learning and growth opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Competitive salary.