Impact‑Focused Marketing & Communications Specialist

YWCA Saskatoon; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness membership

Benefits package

Job summary

YWCA Saskatoon is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist to lead branding, content creation, newsletters, grants, media releases, and the Annual Report.

Reporting to the Director, Development & Engagement, you will support the CEO and Directors, manage website and social media, develop calendars, collaborate with funders, and advance inclusive, community-focused communications.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in English, communications, marketing or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, or related field.
• Experience with non-profit organizations or educational institutions is a plus.
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to translate complex information into compelling proposals.
• Strong project management and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal and external communications strategy.
• Create content for marketing, annual reports, website and newsletters.
• Update website and social media content regularly.
• Liaise with funders and coordinate grant awareness.
• Prepare media releases and maintain media contacts.
• Represent communications on committees as assigned.
• Plan and manage marketing for programs and events.
• Champion the YWCA brand in all materials.
• Support events with marketing and communications.
• Raise awareness of YWCA programs.

Skills

Research & writing

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Independent work

Education

Degree or certificate in English/communications/marketing

Job description

YWCA Saskatoon is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist to lead branding, content creation, newsletters, grants, media releases, and the Annual Report.

Reporting to the Director, Development & Engagement, you will support the CEO and Directors, manage website and social media, develop calendars, collaborate with funders, and advance inclusive, community-focused communications.