Marketing & Communications Specialist - Part-Time, Hybrid

STEPS Public Art; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

STEPS Public Art is seeking a Marketing & Communications Associate to support email campaigns, newsletters, social media, website updates and storytelling about artists, communities and public space.

This hands-on role blends writing and content production with coordination and administration to keep communications accurate, accessible and timely. Hybrid Toronto-based, 18 hours/week with seasonal full-time opportunities may apply.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in communications, marketing, digital content, outreach or related coordination work.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt information for different audiences and formats.
• Experience producing digital communications, such as newsletters, social media posts, website content or outreach emails.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, including comfort maintaining spreadsheets, files, and recurring deadlines.
• Basic visual judgment and the ability to prepare clear, readable materials using templates.
• Ability to follow documented procedures, work independently within clear direction, and seek clarification when needed.
• A collaborative approach to gathering information, receiving feedback and coordinating approvals.
• Commitment to equity, accessibility, cultural responsiveness and respectful representation of artists and communities.
• Ability to meet the position’s Toronto-based hybrid work requirements.
• Experience with email marketing platforms, CRM systems, social scheduling tools or website content management systems.
• Experience preparing outreach lists, researching prospective contacts, or maintaining contact data.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools, basic photo or video editing, accessible content practices, search engine optimization or paid digital campaigns.
• Experience communicating with business, municipal, nonprofit, arts or cultural-sector audiences.
• French-language communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Newsletters, social media and website content coordination and production.
• Storytelling and project communications for artists, communities and campaigns.
• Measurement documentation and coordination of campaign metrics and reporting.
• Email campaigns and relationship stewardship, outreach lists and CRM updates.

Skills

Communications experience

Writing & editing

Digital comms

Organizational skills

Visual layout

Following procedures

Collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Toronto hybrid

Email/CRM tools

Outreach lists

Graphic design basics

Sector experience

French

Job description

STEPS Public Art is seeking a Marketing & Communications Associate to support email campaigns, newsletters, social media, website updates and storytelling about artists, communities and public space.

This hands-on role blends writing and content production with coordination and administration to keep communications accurate, accessible and timely. Hybrid Toronto-based, 18 hours/week with seasonal full-time opportunities may apply.