Communications Coordinator (Six-Month Contract)

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Cambridge is seeking a Communications Coordinator on a six-month contract. This role involves supporting internal and external communications, crafting engaging content, and managing media inquiries to promote the organization's mission of helping youth from underserved communities. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills and experience with social media. This position offers a hybrid work model with days in the office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with social media platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit copy for newsletters and social media.
• Coordinate logistics for photo/video shoots.
• Monitor media mentions and draft media releases.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-day overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities, our youth work to build social emotional leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and together we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

Job Summary

As Communications Coordinator (Six-Month Contract) you’ll support the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps day-to-day communications and storytelling efforts for internal and external audiences. Working closely with the department’s Director and Manager, your work will help ensure the Tims Camps message is clear, consistent and engaging across platforms.

This role blends creativity with coordination—perfect for someone who enjoys writing and design as much as they enjoy keeping projects organized. Most importantly you’ll join a team where every effort is aimed at helping youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential.

Work Location

This role will be based on-site at our Home Office location in St. George, Ontario. It is anticipated this role will work 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.

Employment Type: This is a contract position with an anticipated start date of September 2025 until March 2026.

Posting type: External and Internal.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Coordination
• Draft and edit copy for newsletters, website updates, social media, and event materials
• Assist in developing posts and visuals for Instagram, LinkedIn and other channels
• Help coordinate logistics for photo/video shoots
• Edit footage including short clips for social media highlight reels for events and longer pieces for donor or partner updates
• Design internal and external communications materials (presentations, fact sheets, briefing notes etc.)
• Help ensure photo consent, trademark/logo usage and copyright compliance policies are followed and up to date
• Media & Public Relations Support
• Monitor media mentions and track coverage
• Help draft media releases and background materials
• Coordinate media requests as assigned
• Maintain and update media contact lists
• Draft responses to public inquiries
• Provide on-site support for events
• Donor Stewardship Support
• Assist in creating thank-you messages, recognition pieces and impact updates for donors
• Help coordinate the collection of stories, photos and testimonials
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports and event materials recognizing donor contributions
• Analytics
• Track performance of social and traditional media along with email campaigns
• Compile reports as needed
• Administrative & Operational Support
• Process invoices, expense claims and purchase orders for the communications team
• Maintain communications asset libraries including photos, videos and branded templates
• Manage and organize files to ensure easy access to resources and materials
• Assist with preparing and sending mailings
• Assist with scheduling, note-taking and other administrative tasks as required

Tasks are representative, not all inclusive.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail and tone
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook)
• Basic knowledge of design and content tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar)
• Strong organizational and administrative skills including attention to detail
• Adaptable and able to balance multiple priorities
• A collaborative team player with a positive solutions-focused attitude
• Ability to travel throughout Canada as required (less than 5%)
• Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check or vulnerable sector check
• Bilingualism (English / French) considered an asset

Application Instructions

Candidates who submit their application by September 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST will be given priority. Be sure to apply as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. This posting will remain live until it has been filled.

Additional Statements

Were Great Place to Work Certified

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is proud to be Great Place to Work certified for the fifth year in a row.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment and seeks talent with a diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.

If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process please let us know by emailing us at [email address placeholder] and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Land Acknowledgement

Onondaga Farms operates on land set aside for the Haldimand Tract, which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River; land promised to the Haudenosaunee (Ho-deh-noh-show-nee) people of The Six Nations, The Attawandaron (At-ah-won-der-on), and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-aabe). We recognize this is the traditional territory of the Mohawk, Cayuga, Seneca, Oneida, Tuscarora, Wyandot, Mississauga, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Onondaga peoples.

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