communications specialist

BGC Toronto Kiwanis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service organization in Toronto is seeking a Communication and Fundraising Coordinator. The role involves overseeing written material, preparing reports, and coordinating publicity events. Candidates should have secondary schooling or equivalent experience, with strong skills in writing and communication. This position offers hybrid working conditions, allowing for remote and in-person work.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

On-site recreation and activities

Qualifications

• Experience in fund raising and communications is an asset.
• Ability to write speeches, presentations and press releases.
• An understanding of brand management and digital media strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of public written material.
• Write and edit press releases and newsletters.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and communications materials.
• Coordinate special publicity events and promotions.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop

MS Excel

MS Word

WordPress

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience: Experience an asset

Work arrangement: Hybrid. Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting: Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Perform administrative tasks
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Prepare funding applications
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Copywrite
• Produce reports
• Participate in fundraising activities for charity or non-profit organizations
• Copy editing
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Provide post donation care and donor reaction care
• Lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Website graphics, content, capacity and interactivity

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Salesforce
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• LinkedIn
• WordPress

Type of production art

• Annual reports

Area of work experience

• Community service organization
• Design

Area of specialization

• Fundraising
• Communications
• Brand management
• Digital media
• Strategy

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Integrity

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)