Communications Coordinator

New Israel Fund of Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Communications Coordinator to enhance their storytelling and outreach efforts. This role involves leading communications strategies, creating compelling narratives, and engaging with diverse audiences through various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing and nonprofit fundraising, with exceptional writing and editing skills. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to promoting democracy and equality, and make a meaningful impact through your work. This position offers a dynamic environment where creativity and collaboration thrive, along with comprehensive benefits and professional development support.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in marketing or nonprofit fundraising roles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to simplify complex topics into compelling narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of communications plans.
• Collaborate with global teams to share content across platforms.
• Write and produce engaging online content for various platforms.

Skills

Written Communication

Editing Skills

Time Management

Storytelling

Digital Marketing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Marketing

Tools

MS Office 365 Suite

Adobe

Canva

WordPress

Raiser’s Edge OLX

Job description

The New Israel Fund of Canada (NIFC) advances and defends democracy and equality in Israel. Since 1986, NIFC has helped contribute over $300 million to more than 900 organizations in Israel that fight for socio-economic equality, religious freedom, civil and human rights, shared society and anti-racism, Palestinian citizens, and democracy itself.

About the role

NIFC seeks a talented, creative, and passionate communications professional to lead our efforts to grow and tell our stories. The Communications Coordinator will play a key role in NIFC’s fundraising and outreach/education efforts. Adept at writing a range of communications materials, the successful candidate is a passionate storyteller who is comfortable producing digital fundraising, event marketing, and donor stewardship materials for a variety of platforms.

Working under the Executive Director, the candidate will work closely with the fundraising and events/programs teams, as well as NIF branches globally, to stay informed of our priorities and creatively convey our values. The candidate simplifies controversial issues into easily understood stories that bring Israeli civil society and social issues to life for our Canadian audiences.

Location:Toronto office with some optional work-from-home

Applications Open:Rolling

Start Date:ASAP

Salary:$57,000-$72,000 commensurate with experience, with comprehensive benefits and support for professional development

Contract term:Full-time, permanent after three-month probation

Responsibilities:

• Take a lead role in developing and executing the New Israel Fund of Canada’s communications plans and strategies, including events, e-mail, social media, direct mail, paid ads, and earned media
• Maintain sound knowledge and understanding of the organization, its priority projects, and issues in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
• Demonstrate initiative and capacity to adapt while working across multiple tasks, competing deadlines, and various stakeholders
• Collaborate with counterparts at NIF branches in Israel, the US, as well as globally, to reshare and reuse content from a variety of platforms, including multimedia
• Evaluate and improve our communications, including content planning, content creation, evaluation, and reach
• Use Canva, Microsoft Word, and WordPress for layout of communications materials within existing templates, including proposals and stewardship impact reports
• Write and/or produce timely and engaging online content (including multimedia) that is optimized for a variety of platforms, including e-newsletters and social media
• Write and/or edit donor and grantee stories, including interviewing donors and grantees
• Write and design compelling marketing and production materials for webinars, in-person events, fellowships, and study tours overseas
• Write and design compelling fundraising campaign materials, including e-appeals, direct mail, webpages, social media, and volunteer scripts
• Write and/or edit fundraising and donor communications materials, including donor proposals and reports
• Prepare earned media materials as necessary, such as media releases and op-eds
• Conduct paid and unpaid online advertising programs
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years in a marketing, communications, or nonprofit fundraising role
• Proven ability to simplify complex topics into compelling narratives
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional written communication and editing skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite, Adobe, Canva, WordPress, and mass email CRMs such as Raiser’s Edge OLX
• Experience executing communications across a variety of platforms
• Experience with desktop publishing, graphic design, website design, and video editing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of international human rights and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an asset
• Understanding of the Canadian Jewish community is an asset
• Hebrew fluency is an asset
• Permission to work in Canada

Applications:Applicants should email a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Communications Coordinator” [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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