artsnb is hiring!

The New Brunswick Arts Board is an arm’s length arts funding agency with a legislated mandate to facilitate and promote the creation of art as well as administering funding programs for professional artists in the province. artsnb is looking for a person for the position of Communications Officer.

JOB POSTING: Communications Officer, artsnb

Job Title:         Communications Officer

Employer:       New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb)

Terms:            Annual contract (with possibility of renewal), subject to an initial three-month probation period and annual performance evaluations

Hours:             Flexible 4 days (29 hours) per week

Salary:            Between $1,507 and $1,749 per period of two weeks, depending on experience,

plus competitive benefits

Languages:     Excellent oral, written, and comprehension in English and French

Location:         Remote and Fredericton

Competition open date: Immediately

Competition close date: 26 March 2026

To Apply:        Please provide a curriculum vitae (PDF file) plus two short cover letters in both official languages (one in English and one in French, saved as one PDF file). Send these documents to Cheryl Lavigne, Administrative Assistant, at cheryl@artsnb.ca with Job Posting as the subject of the email. 

Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of two years’ experience in communications, arts, arts administration, or a related field
  • A college or university diploma in communications, in an arts and culture related field, or equivalent experience, which might include traditional knowledge, community work, and/or mentorships
  • Or any other combination deemed equivalent

Roles and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director and working collaboratively with the Programs Team, the Program Assistant will have the following roles and responsibilities:

  • Activates artsnb’s online presence through social media and newsletter, and maintains the organisation’s website
  • Maintains the promotion of artsnb’s programmes and initiatives
  • Insures planning and documentation of events, such as the Lieutenant-Governor’s Awards, outreach initiatives, forums, etc.
  • Creates content (visual and audiovisual) in English and French for web and social media
  • Collaborates with a designer for the creation of artsnb promotional content (brochures, posters) and assists with the preparation of the Annual Report
  • Keeps an eye out for news affecting the artistic community in NB, and brings these to the attention of artsnb’s various audiences via a range of media channels
  • Plays a role in managing public, media and government relations for the organisation, with the Executive Director
  • Supports artsnb in its efforts to attract private funding for special programs and awards
  • Translates internal documents, from English to French and vice versa
  • Any other related tasks.

Required Qualifications: 

  • An ability to work independently and in a team
  • Outstanding time management and customer service skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A facility with Microsoft Suite, online technology and virtual communication tools
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Knowledge of WordPress, CyberImpact and Canva, and aptitudes in graphic design are considered assets

artsnb encourages applications from individuals from equity-seeking groups (Indigenous, BPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, disabled).

Published Thursday March 19, 2026
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