Marketing and Communications Specialist - Toronto Foundation for Student Success
Why Work for Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS):
TFSS is recognized as a top 100 charity in Canada. You will be part of a thriving organization that truly makes a direct, positive impact on the lives of children and youth across Toronto.
The Opportunity
If you are a born communicator and strategic thinker, with strong marketing and design skills, this may be the job for you. As the Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will provide support across a full range of marketing and communications initiatives in line with the TFSS’ strategic objectives, brand maintenance and client care goals. You will:
TFSS is recognized as a top 100 charity in Canada. You will be part of a thriving organization that truly makes a direct, positive impact on the lives of children and youth across Toronto.
The Opportunity
If you are a born communicator and strategic thinker, with strong marketing and design skills, this may be the job for you. As the Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will provide support across a full range of marketing and communications initiatives in line with the TFSS’ strategic objectives, brand maintenance and client care goals. You will:
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Work cross-departmentally to support/design marketing and communications deliverables, including:
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Marketing Materials: Provide ongoing review and revision of collateral prepared by the Development Team (emails, funder reports/proposals, letters, etc.); create/update marketing materials, short brochures, presentation decks for speaking engagements, etc.
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Pitches, Proposals and Presentations: Update/craft information packages and other pitch and proposal materials.
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Ensure all Development Team communications are accurate, consistent, proofread, engaging, and brand compliant.
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Support the Development Team’s communications materials by gathering relevant external information and data to support funder materials, and sourcing program stories, testimonials, photos and other content.
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Work with the Development and Communications team, to design and execute direct mailing campaigns as needed.
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Work with the Communications team to ensure all other organizational communications and marketing pieces are brand compliant and reflect the organization’s strategic objectives.
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Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
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Demonstrated successful experience in communications and marketing.
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Strong communications skills with the ability to understand and communicate ideas persuasively and efficiently to various funders through various platforms, such as reports, proposals, presentations, and emails, etc.
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Experience with donor recognition and stewardship practices.
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Attention to detail, and excellent editing and proofreading skills.
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Graphic design and layout skills with an eye for compelling, professional visuals.
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Demonstrated experience in creating and assembling engaging marketing materials ensuring brand integrity and adherence to print and digital specifications.
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Understanding of communications measurement tools, tactics, and benchmarks.
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Demonstrated experience in applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign), and Canva.
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Experience with Raiser’s Edge is considered an asset.
Education and Work Requirements
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University degree and/or College diploma in English, Communications, or Marketing with a minimum of three years of direct experience working in a communications and marketing environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
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Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle.
Location, Hours of Work and Compensation
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Salary range: $75,000 to $83,000 annually
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Benefits and three week’s vacation
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This position is currently based in our downtown location (30 St. Patrick Street) and is eligible to participate in the hybrid (home/office) work program
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The regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
TFSS is committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits plan. We also currently offer the option of a hybrid working environment (office/home) and summer hours during July and August.
Please note that as a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Reference Check.
Please note that as a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Reference Check.
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