Content Specialist

The Christian Reformed Church in North America; Burlington; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based organization is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to manage various marketing projects and create compelling content. The ideal candidate should have advanced writing skills, project management experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. This role offers great benefits and allows remote work until the end of the year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing education

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Able to respect and support the mission, vision, and values of the CRCNA and World Renew.
• Demonstrated project management and process mapping abilities.
• Cooperative, flexible, and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Collect stories from ministry teams and recommend for marketing campaigns.
• Liaise with disaster response teams and lead communication coordination.
• Manage marketing communications for Canadian Foodgrains Bank projects.

Skills

Advanced writing skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Project management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field

Tools

Product management software

Job description

Job Description

This position supports the vision and mission of World Renew and the Marketing Communications (MarComm) Team by managing marketing communications projects from ideation to distribution. Researches, writes and edits compelling content that furthers the engagement of new and existing World Renew audiences.

Location: Burlington, Canada (remote until the end of the year due to COVID-19 restrictions)

Purpose

This position supports the vision and mission of World Renew and the Marketing Communications (MarComm) Team by managing marketing communications projects from ideation to distribution. Researches, writes and edits compelling content that furthers the engagement of new and existing World Renew audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect stories from ministry teams each quarter and edit content. Recommend which stories to use for key marketing campaigns.
• Liaise with World Renew’s International Disaster Response (IDR) and domestic Disaster Response Services Teams. Lead emergency disaster communication coordination and writing. Lead branding and content for program fundraising, recruitment, and volunteer communications.
• Manage projects and write the annual Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) campaign and all other marketing communications for World Renew’s CFGB projects during the year.
• Write the semi-annual DRS volunteer newsletter.
• Write and edit a variety of content for communications and marketing purposes such as web stories, email strategies, social media campaigns, direct mail, brochures, newsletters, and presentations.
• Coordinate photo and story asset gathering in the field for various projects.
• Assist with the implementation of strategies and tactics for acquisition and donor cultivation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

World Renew seeks an individual who is passionate about language, has advanced writing skills, and is meticulous in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and General Business English. The candidate must have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and proficiency in project management and process mapping. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, collaboration, flexibility, adaptability, self‑motivation, and a proactive work style are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and product management software is required. Knowledge of the Reformed faith/tradition and the CRCNA constituency is an asset. The candidate must demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and gender equality in all aspects of our programming and organizational structure.

Qualifications

• Able to respect and support the mission, vision, and values of the CRCNA and World Renew.
• A love of language with advanced writing skills and thorough knowledge of the English language.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated project management and process mapping abilities.
• Good interpersonal communications skills with a demonstrated ability to accomplish work goals through collaboration.
• Cooperative, flexible, and adaptable team player.
• Disciplined, self‑motivated work style, proactive.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Google suite of services, product management software.
• Knowledge of the Reformed faith / tradition and knowledge of the CRCNA constituency an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to and promote a work environment that values diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Committed to working towards gender equality, equity and justice in all aspects of our programming, plans, policies and organizational structure.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field required.
• Three years of work experience in communications or marketing field required.
• Knowledge of international disaster response and / or development an asset.
• High level of proficiency in creative, marketing, and communications writing (marketing content specialist, content writer, senior writer, fundraising writer, mass donor fundraiser).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands 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. Local and cross border travel with occasional international travel is required.

Application Instructions

Please upload your resume and cover letter as one .pdf or .doc / .docx file.

Benefits

Great benefits: medical, dental, vision, continuing education and paid holidays.