Marketing lead

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Canada is seeking a Marketing Lead to empower vulnerable families through effective marketing and community engagement. You'll be responsible for creating social media content, promoting fundraising campaigns, and enhancing brand consistency. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, experience with various social media platforms, and proficiency in design tools like Canva and Adobe. This role demands creativity, self-motivation, and a heart for community service. The position requires a commitment of 5-8 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills are essential for grant proposals.
• Experience with various social media platforms is required.
• Ability to create engaging content in design tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage content for social media and newsletters.
• Create visual assets using Canva or similar tools.
• Assist in planning and promoting fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Experience with social media platforms

Ability to create or edit content in design tools

Organized and self-motivated

Attention to detail

Knowledge of digital marketing

Creative thinking

Collaborative spirit

Tools

Canva

Adobe

Job description

Marketing Lead

Better Days Foundation is a non‑governmental organization committed to empowering vulnerable individuals through acts of love, compassion, and generosity. Life can be unpredictable, and families often face challenges they never expected. We provide vital support to ensure no family struggles to meet their children’s basic needs. We serve locally and focus on tackling the root causes of poverty to create sustainable, lasting change. Our vision is a world where every child walks into school nourished, warm, and equipped to succeed. With the support of generous donors and community partners, we aim to help countless families access school supplies, healthy meals, and essential clothing.

In this role, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and corporate giving programs that align with our mission. Your contributions will directly help us secure critical funding to sustain and grow our programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage content for social media, newsletters, and blog posts
• Create visual assets (graphics, flyers, social media posts) using Canva or similar tools
• Help grow our online presence through community engagement and outreach
• Assist in planning and promoting fundraising campaigns and events
• Support brand consistency across digital and print platforms

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Ability to create or edit content in Canva, Adobe, or other design tools
• Organized, self‑motivated, and able to work independently
• Attention to detail and consistency in branding
• Knowledge of digital marketing or nonprofit communications
• A heart for community service and belief in our mission
• Creative thinking and a collaborative spirit

For more information about BDF, visit www.betterdaysfoundation.ca.

If you are interested, please attach your resume.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

5-8 hours a week