Strategic Communications & Marketing Manager

The Stop; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stop Community Food Centre is seeking a Manager, Communications and Marketing to lead integrated communications, brand strategy, and public affairs. You will craft compelling storytelling to advance the organization's mission and strengthen public engagement, while guiding digital campaigns and donor communications.

You will oversee media relations, campaigns, and editorial priorities, collaborating with program teams to identify stories and support advocacy across a fast-paced nonprofit

Qualifications

• 5 years of related marketing or communications work experience.
• Demonstrated passion for food and social justice issues, anti-racism and anti-oppression.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong storytelling, graphic design, and video editing experience.
• Knowledgeable with tools like MailChimp, Wordpress, SEO, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, Canva, Meltwater, and social media analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of an integrated communications and marketing strategy.
• Position The Stop as a trusted voice on food insecurity and equitable food systems.
• Develop organization-wide communications plans, campaigns, and editorial priorities.
• Lead media relations and public affairs to elevate the organization's profile and advocacy objectives.
• Develop fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and impact storytelling.
• Oversee The Stop's digital communications ecosystem (website, social media, email).
• Monitor and report on communications performance to improve engagement.

Skills

Storytelling

Graphic design

Video editing

Strategic communications

Public relations

Education

Degree in communications/marketing

Tools

MailChimp

Wordpress

SEO

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

Canva

Meltwater

Web analytics / Social Media Analytics

Job description

The Stop Community Food Centre is seeking a Manager, Communications and Marketing to lead integrated communications, brand strategy, and public affairs. You will craft compelling storytelling to advance the organization's mission and strengthen public engagement, while guiding digital campaigns and donor communications.

You will oversee media relations, campaigns, and editorial priorities, collaborating with program teams to identify stories and support advocacy across a fast-paced nonprofit