Marketing Levy Project Coordinator

Marketing Levy Project Coordinator

TERM: 6 Months

REPORTS TO: Senior Policy Advisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marketing Levy Project Coordinator is responsible for researching and developing a report that will provide options for the collection and remittance of municipal marketing levies in Nova Scotia. Responsibilities will include liaising with municipal staff and short-term rental platform operators (AirBNB, VRBO, etc.) to identify processes for the collection and remittance of marketing levies; drafting a standard service level agreement between municipalities and platform operators with respect to marketing levies; and developing legal and financial tools, including remittance schedules and compliance reporting.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Marketing Levy Project

Research and develop a comprehensive report that provides a thorough analysis of the options available to deliver a province-wide marketing levy solution for managing the collection of the municipal marketing levies from short-term rental operators. The analysis must include, but not be limited to, financial, legal and scalability considerations.

In this position, you will work with relevant municipal staff and short-term rental platform operators to determine the most appropriate entity to manage end-to-end financial processes for marketing levy collection, reconciliation, and distribution across Nova Scotia. This work will also entail developing appropriate collateral, including template documents and tools, service level agreements, as well as a best practices guide that will support municipalities when considering implementing a marketing levy on short term rental operators.

a. Specialized Knowledge:

• Ability to interpret relevant legislation/regulation and guidelines and understand trends and critical issues related to the implementation of municipal financial tools i.e. marketing levy.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and research methodologies to produce reports, conduct research projects and analyze relevant trends and issues.

b. Technical Skills:

• Experience and knowledge of municipal finance and municipal financial tools.
• Understand the strategic relationship between policy, fiscal, and program issues as well as the public context in which decisions are made.
• Understand municipal government decision-making processes/structures as well as the role played by Council and Administration.

c. Project Management, Analytical and Research Skills:

• Proven project management skills to plan, problem solve, lead research studies, and coordinate projects.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to identify key trends and issues, interpret research results and make recommendations.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and internet to research and prepare materials.

d. Interpersonal and Consultation Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and consultation skills to conduct consultations and liaise with key organizations, municipal staff, and any other relevant partners.
• Ability to clearly explain technical issues and garner support on options and recommendations.

e. Communication and Presentation Skills:

• Excellent oral communication skills to respond to issues, inquiries, and provide recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing materials to the AMANS Board of Directors, and communications materials.
• Strong presentation skills in preparing materials and advise/explain recommendations/options.

2. Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Education and Experience

• A college diploma /an undergraduate degree specializing in public administration, finance, economic development, or business development. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work in a team environment
• Experience in a municipal environment is an asset
• Experience working with a Board of Directors
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Valid Driver's License, to meet potential travel requirements

SALARY

$45,000

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter by Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by 5:00 pm to [email protected].