Nonprofit Marketing & Communications Assistant (Remote, Part-Time)

Jeff Gaulin; Toronto; Remote; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Reading Partnership in Scarborough, Ontario, is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant on a part-time, 12-month contract to support digital marketing and storytelling for families and supporters. You will manage social media, WordPress updates, newsletters via Mailchimp, create graphics and videos, and assist fundraising campaigns, reporting to the Director of Communications.

This role offers flexible hours (15–20 per week) with remote work options while coordinating with local

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent experience.
• Experience creating social media posts and digital campaigns using Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress, and Google Workspace.
• Experience editing videos using Canva, CapCut or similar software.
• Strong writing and editing skills (CP Style Guide).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule and publish social media content across channels.
• Update and maintain website content with WordPress.
• Build and distribute newsletters, program emails, and other communications through Mailchimp.
• Develop graphics, edit videos, and create promotional materials for communications needs.
• Support fundraising campaigns with segmented email lists and tracking engagement metrics.
• Support the development and distribution of communications materials for programs and campaigns.
• Organize digital files, maintain content calendars, and monitor communications performance metrics.
• Gather participant feedback and content for use in communications, campaigns, and reports.

Skills

Social media

WordPress

Mailchimp

Canva

CapCut

Video editing

CP Style Guide

Writing

Editing

Research

Organization

Team player

Travel flexibility

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

WordPress

Google Workspace

Canva

Mailchimp

CapCut

Job description

The Reading Partnership in Scarborough, Ontario, is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant on a part-time, 12-month contract to support digital marketing and storytelling for families and supporters. You will manage social media, WordPress updates, newsletters via Mailchimp, create graphics and videos, and assist fundraising campaigns, reporting to the Director of Communications.

This role offers flexible hours (15–20 per week) with remote work options while coordinating with local