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Join the CIVIX Team and Empower the Next Generation of Active Citizens

CIVIX is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Communications Coordinator to join our team for the anticipated federal election campaign. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Canada’s largest civic education initiatives, Student Vote Canada, and play a key role in empowering the next generation of active and informed citizens.

About CIVIX

CIVIX is a national charity dedicated to strengthening civic education for school-aged youth. Our programs provide hands-on learning experiences that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to participate in democracy. CIVIX programming focuses on elections, government budgets, elected representatives, civic discourse, and digital media literacy.

Our flagship initiative, Student Vote, gives students under the voting age an opportunity to experience the voting process firsthand. Students learn about government and democracy, research political parties and candidates, engage in meaningful discussions, and ultimately cast their own ballots. Their votes are tallied and publicly shared, amplifying the voices of young Canadians.

The upcoming 2025 federal election marks our 70th Student Vote program, with over 800,000 students expected to participate nationwide.

What You’ll Do

As a Communications Coordinator, you’ll be an integral part of the communications team, taking on various tasks to support the delivery of CIVIX programming. Your responsibilities will include:

• Outreach & Engagement – Connect with schools and educators across Canada via phone and email, encouraging participation in Student Vote Canada and other CIVIX programs.

• Teacher Support – Provide direct assistance to teachers, answering questions and guiding them through Student Vote implementation.

• Content & Program Materials – Review and edit learning resources and prepare various file formats for the online resource library.

• Research & Data Collection – Research and prepare key election information, including political platform summaries, to support our election-related resources.

• Administrative Support – Assist with reporting activities, office administration, and other key tasks to ensure smooth program delivery.

Who You Are

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is passionate about politics, civic engagement, and education. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy a mix of communication, research, and project coordination, we want to hear from you!

• Energetic & Personable – You enjoy engaging with people and building relationships with educators.

• Detail-Oriented & Organized – You can manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines with ease.

• Strong Communicator – You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can craft compelling messages.

• Tech-Savvy – Experience with graphic design, social media, or web editing is an asset but not required.

• A background in education, journalism, or political science is a plus, but it is not mandatory.

• Bilingualism (English & French) is preferred but not required.

Note: Due to the nature of CIVIX’s work, employees must remain non-partisan. Any previous political involvement should be disclosed during the interview process.

The Role & Perks

• Term: Full-time, 8-week contract (potential for extension)

• Location: Toronto-based, head office (4-5 days in office per week)

• Hours: 35-40 hours per week (flexible start & end times to accommodate different time zones)

• Salary: $24-26 per hour, based on skills & experience

To apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

CIVIX is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know.

Join us in empowering young Canadians to become active and engaged citizens—apply today!