Communications Officer - Toronto, Canada - The Stop
Description
ABOUT THE STOP:
The Stop Community Food Centre's mission is to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality.
The Stop began 40 years ago as one of North America's first food banks, and has since grown into a vibrant community centre that uses food as a gateway to addressing many issues, including poverty, the environment, social isolation, and health in one of Toronto's lowest-income neighbourhoods.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Development and Communications to create and implement a strategic communications plan that animates The Stop's brand and galvanizes support around the issues of food security, income security and social connection
- Manage a vibrant digital communications program that includes content creation, analytics, e
- Engage with the media and develop opportunities to share stories from The Stop community and advocate for change
- Engage and lead external vendors on the development of public awareness campaigns
- Responsible for creating and updating donor materials such as brochures, signs, campaign videos and materials, etc.
- Work with a small team of volunteers and guide them in digital marketing, content creation, and more.
- Work with the fundraising team to craft appeals and campaign copy.
- Stays aware of new and best practices in communications, to develop and propose new ideas
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- 23 years of related marketing or communications work experience; nonprofit sector experience preferred.
- Demonstrated passion for and understanding of food and social justice issues, with a commitment to antiracism and antioppression. Personal values aligned with those of the organization, demonstrated through work or community involvement
- Selfmotivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong storytelling, graphic design, and video editing experience.
- Knowledgeable with most of the following or equivalent: MailChimp, Wordpress, Elementor, SEO, Microsoft Teams, One Drive, Outlook, Canva, Adobe, Social Media Analytics and Ad Centre.
- Ability to problemsolve, multitask, meet tight deadlines, work with staff across the organization, and thrive in a fastpaced environment
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative working/management style. Highly motivated and resourceful with a good sense of humour;
- Ability to write quickly, clear and strategically, with appropriate styles for different audiences;
- Degree or certificate in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field an asset but not required
Start date:
Immediate
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, full-time, permanent
Salary:
$59,709.00 annually + benefits package
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