Marketing and Communications Specialist

About this position

• Work cross-departmentally to support/design marketing and communications deliverables, including:
  • Marketing Materials: Provide ongoing review and revision of collateral prepared by the Development Team (emails, funder reports/proposals, letters, etc.); create/update marketing materials, short brochures, presentation decks for speaking engagements, etc.
  • Pitches, Proposals and Presentations: Update/craft information packages and other pitch and proposal materials.
• Ensure all Development Team communications are accurate, consistent, proofread, engaging, and brand compliant.
• Support the Development Team’s communications materials by gathering relevant external information and data to support funder materials, and sourcing program stories, testimonials, photos and other content.
• Work with the Development and Communications team, to design and execute direct mailing campaigns as needed.
• Work with the Communications team to ensure all other organizational communications and marketing pieces are brand compliant and reflect the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated successful experience in communications and marketing.
• Strong communications skills with the ability to understand and communicate ideas persuasively and efficiently to various funders through various platforms, such as reports, proposals, presentations, and emails, etc.
• Experience with donor recognition and stewardship practices.
• Attention to detail, and excellent editing and proofreading skills.
• Graphic design and layout skills with an eye for compelling, professional visuals.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and assembling engaging marketing materials ensuring brand integrity and adherence to print and digital specifications.
• Understanding of communications measurement tools, tactics, and benchmarks.
• Demonstrated experience in applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign), and Canva.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge is considered an asset.

• University degree and/or College diploma in English, Communications, or Marketing with a minimum of three years of direct experience working in a communications and marketing environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle.

• Salary range: $75,000 to $83,000 annually
• Benefits and three week’s vacation
• This position is currently based in our downtown location (30 St. Patrick Street) and is eligible to participate in the hybrid (home/office) work program
• The regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week