Advancement Communications Specialist

The Christian Reformed Church in North America; Burlington; Híbrido; CAD 30.000 - 43.000; A tiempo parcial

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Descripción de la vacante

Christian Reformed Church In North America Foundation in Burlington, Ontario is seeking an Advancement Communications Specialist for a part-time, hybrid role at 18 hours per week. You will collaborate with the Communications Manager to drive drafting, digital production, channel management, and donor communications.

The position emphasizes tactical execution, campaign coordination, and data reporting, with strong focus on branding, email marketing, social media, and direct mail.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience coordinating communications and marketing plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with organized workflows.
• Proficient in Google Suite and data reporting.
• Basic branding concepts and Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools and CRMs is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Edit long-form copy into concise, tailored messages for campaigns.
• Maintain brand consistency across digital and print materials.
• Support creation, testing, and scheduling of email campaigns.
• Coordinate social media calendars and posts.
• Monitor engagement and manage digital publishing schedules.
• Assist with direct mail printing and workflow logistics.
• Keep campaign tracking and databases up to date.
• Generate regular performance reports for campaigns.

Conocimientos

Communications planning

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Data reporting

Google Suite

Brand management

Adobe Creative Suite

Email marketing tools

CRM knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications/Marketing

Digital marketing experience

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

HubSpot

ActiveCampaign

Salesforce

Descripción del empleo

Advancement Communications Specialist

Application Deadline: 12 November 2026

Department: ReFrame Ministries

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Burlington, Ontario

Compensation: CA$26.31 / hour

Description

PURPOSE

The Advancement Communications Specialist will work alongside the Communications Manager to execute day-to-day communications across drafting, digital production, channel management, and asset coordination. In this supportive role, the Specialist assists with tactical execution and workflow management for ministry partnership and to inspire donor generosity.

This position is part-time at 18 hours a week and offers a hybrid and flexible work schedule.
The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such, we welcome & encourage all, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, and culture, to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following

1. Adapt long-form copy and messaging into concise, tailored copy for email campaigns, social media, and direct mail.
2. Ensure all digital and print adaptations maintain high editorial standards, brand consistency, and clarity.
3. Support in the creation, testing, and scheduling of email campaigns.
4. Coordinate social media calendars and post scheduling.
5. Monitor online engagement and maintain digital publishing schedules.
6. Assist with the printing, fulfillment, and workflow logistics for direct mail appeals, printed newsletters, and donor mailings.
7. Maintain accuracy in campaign tracking and database updates.
8. Generate regular, accurate performance reports for email campaigns and direct mail appeals.
9. Keep team calendars, task management boards, and workflow systems structured and organized.
10. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

1. Able to support the mission, vision, and values of the CRCNA.
2. Demonstrated experience with coordinating and executing communications and marketing plans.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to write effectively.
4. Collaborative and passionate team player.
5. Demonstrated skill set in organized workflows, accurate data reporting, and reliable execution.
6. Excellent general computer skills, including Google Suite.
7. Understanding of branding and brand management concepts. Basic skills with Adobe Creative Suite.
8. Familiarity with email marketing tools, social media channels, donor databases/CRMs (HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, or Salesforce) preferred but not required.
9. Working knowledge of the Christian Reformed Church structure, agencies, and constituency is an asset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
2. Intermediate experience in communications, digital marketing, or campaign management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to have a weekly presence in the CRCNA denominational offices in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
• The ability to travel within North America and internationally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work location will primarily be at the denomination office located in Burlington, Ontario.
• Frequent video calls/meetings are required
• Travel outside of the office, both domestically and internationally, is necessary at times.

Part-time Benefits

Benefits may be prorated based on # of hours worked per week:

• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world