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Caroline Ploem
Executive Director
Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Suite 209, City Centre Atlantic
1535 Dresden Row
Halifax, NS  B3J 3T1
Toll Free: 1-877-890-5094
Tel: (902) 494-1917
Fax: 1-902-494-3594
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www.hpclearinghouse.ca



Provincial Conference Coordinator 
(7 Months, with possibility of extension)

 

 

Description:   

The Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) is a non-profit provincial resource system grounded in the principles of health promotion and population health. Serving more than 50,000 people and organizations annually, the mandate of HPC is to enhance capacity for health promotion and disease prevention in Nova Scotia. It provides tools, opportunities for networking, personalized support, and access to resources and expertise. 

 

HPC is facilitating a project aimed at mobilizing collaborative action on poverty in Nova Scotia. We are recruiting a full-time coordinator to work in consultation with a multisectoral steering committee to manage the planning, delivery and follow-up of a 2-day poverty reduction conference. The conference will be held in Halifax in the fall of 2010, with an estimated 200 participants. The Coordinator will report directly to HPC's Executive Director.

 

Responsibilities:

In consultation with a multisectoral Steering Committee, duties include, but are not limited to: 

Provide support to the Steering Committee(s) - e.g. organize meetings, prepare agendas, minutes and materials

Liaise with the Steering Committee, conference stakeholders, speakers, facilitators, participants, venue, caterers, and others to ensure effective conference planning, delivery and follow-up

Develop the 2-day conference program

Develop the conference participant list

Develop and implement a marketing and communications plan (including the use and maintenance of an online communication network)

Identify and solicit corporate and other sponsors (cash and in-kind donations)

Monitor budget and finances

Undertake all logistical arrangements for the conference, including facilities and catering bookings, invitations/registration, arranging speakers/panels/facilitators, audiovisual and speaker needs, evaluation, etc.

Manage databases, mailing list, registrations, logistics

Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers

Prepare a report on the conference proceedings and evaluation and disseminate to participants and other stakeholders 

Complete other conference follow-up activities

Other project-related duties as required

 

 Qualifications and Experience:

Demonstrated experience in planning a conference, forum or related event 

Understanding of the impacts of poverty on the health of Nova Scotians

Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Strong computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, databases, email, and online discussion forums/blogs)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Marketing and communications skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to fundraise with corporate and other sectors an asset  

Community development and/or adult education background an asset

 

Location:

The Coordinator will be housed at the Health Promotion Clearinghouse office on Dresden Row in Halifax.  

 

Salary:

Based on an annual salary of $48,000/year, pro-rated for 7 months. This is a salaried position, but we may consider a consultant contract if a suitable candidate is not found.

 

To apply: 

Send a cover letter, resumé, and the names of three references to Caroline Ploem by email to [log in to unmask]

 

For information about HPC, please visit www.hpclearinghouse.ca

 

Application deadline:  March 22, 2010 (by 12:00 PM)

 

HPC is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, African Nova Scotians and other racialised persons, and persons with disabilities.

 

Please note that only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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