Ashburn Golf Club: Communications Manager
Position Description
Reporting to the General Manager, you will work closely with the management team, staff, and Board of Directors to meet the corporate communications and membership engagement needs of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate to gain practical experience in executing on a fully integrated communications plan.
Background
Ashburn Golf Club has long been a central part of golf in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. Founded in 1922, Ashburn is a golf-focused private club, providing members with the opportunity to play frequently, improve their game, and enjoy the company of fellow golf enthusiasts at two of the top 18-hole golf courses in the Maritimes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Research, create, design, and deliver an integrated array of branded communication materials. Such materials include, but are not limited to, the following: weekly e-newsletters, communiques from the Board, web content, menu design, brochure and poster copy, manuals/handbooks for employees and members, marketing material for prospective members and corporate clients, advertising, and media releases.
- Manage all social media and email communication to membership.
- Update the website and online archive daily, with an emphasis on the active playing season (April to November).
- Coordinate graphic design, photography, and video requirements for club activities, and develop an archiving system for these materials.
- Work collaboratively with section staff from all departments and volunteers from the club membership.
- Attend monthly Board meetings and record meeting minutes.
- Create and implement communication strategies for Ashburn Golf Club in collaboration with the General Manager.
- Help to maintain the membership database and assist with related membership engagement tasks.
- Daily administration, including answering member inquiries, booking tee-times, and assisting in the office as required.
Requirements
- Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
- Minimum of two years' experience in a communications-related field
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal skills
- Time management and organization skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, Canva, or equivalent
- Knowledge of Jonas Club Software, ClubHouse Online, GolfGenius, and GGGolf software considered an asset
- Experience with website back-end maintenance and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Basic photography and videography skills
- Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deliver projects on time
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in or a demonstrated interest in membership-focused organizations and knowledge of the sport of golf.
Send resumes and cover letters to General Manager, Gordie Smith, at [email protected]
Deadline for applying is August 14, 2026.
Only those granted an interview will be contacted.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
