Communications Officer - Toronto, Canada - TFS Canada's International School

TFS Canada's International School

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

TFS is a leading independent educational institution that has been instrumental in the shaping of today's Canada, as the first French immersion school in the country and pioneer of bilingualism.

We are an extremely diverse community that sets out to develop multilingual critical thinkers who celebrate difference, transcend borders and strive for the betterment of humankind.

Throughout our history, TFS students have been characterized by their academic ambition, as well as by their determination to acquire an international perspective on local and global affairs.

In pursuit of this mission, TFS recruits excellent educators who are deeply committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, and who also share our passion for the all-round development of students as accomplished individuals and responsible citizens.

Our teachers benefit from exceptional professional learning opportunities and a very competitive compensation package.

TFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and all of our staff and volunteers are expected to undergo child protection screening.

_TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs._
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Communications Officer:

Position:
Permanent

Position Type:
Full time

Location:
Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7

Department:
TFS Foundation - Development

Start Date:
As soon as possible - January 2024

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The position:

The
Communications Officer is a key member of the foundation team and is an integral part of the TFS Foundation's $40M capital campaign.

Reporting to the Development Communications Manager, the Communications Officer is responsible for creating engaging fundraising content to share with donors, alumni, and parents.

They will work closely with the Foundation staff and the school's Communications and Marketing team to help support copywriting, content creation, photojournalism, videography, graphic design, and editing.

They will help make all printed and digital school communication look professional, engaging, and consistent with the TFS brand. All communications materials will have a focus on fundraising, engagement, and stewardship.

The Communications Officer will be responsible for ensuring written and visual materials have a consistent look and professional feel, while being inspiring and compelling.

In addition, the Communications Officer will work closely with the President and Executive Director of Philanthropy on all campaign-related materials.

The Communications Officer works within the context of a fast-paced and interactive school environment and will be immersed in the daily school life at TFS, using those interactions to proactively seek out effective and interesting stories and content.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications Planning (10%)

Work with the school's Marketing and Communications team to collaborate on schoolwide communication initiatives.
Work closely with the Manager of Communications and Director of Operations on yearly communication plans and schedules.
Maintain the Communications team's content calendar.

Written Communication & Content (50%)

Write speaking notes and materials for the President and ED of Advancement and Head of School on all things related to philanthropy and campaign execution.
Write wellcrafted stewardship materials that are compelling and inspirational, highlighting the impact of donor dollars.
Write personalized proposals for major gifts donors that are tailored to the individual donor's interests and needs.
Seek out content opportunities within the TFS community and provide strategic input and creative focus that can be leveraged across all platforms.
Write many of the fantastic TFS stories to share with donors and alumni.

Graphic Design (15%)

Create visually appealing templates, elevating the current design of documents including major gift proposals, social media posts, alumni magazines.
Conceptualize graphic and visual images and templates for a variety of communication materials, including event promotion, proposals, and other campaign materials.

Social Media/Digital (15%)

Create social media content leveraging the right content and social media platforms to reach alumni and donors based on communication priorities.
Create and execute a unified and engaging digital media action plan for the school.
Execute the Foundation's digital communications, ensuring integration of all communications on site, online, and across multiple social media platforms.
Develop a strong awareness of the current digital media landscape, along with the capacity and willingness to seek out emerging trends and tools.

Video and Photography (10%)