BGC Toronto Kiwanis

Toronto, ON

BGC Toronto Kiwanis

Toronto, ON

communications specialist

Toronto, ON (view on map)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Social service or charity agency

Tasks

• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Perform administrative tasks
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Prepare funding applications
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Copywrite
• Produce reports
• Participate in fundraising activities for charity or non-profit organizations
• Copy editing
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Provide post donation care and donor reaction care
• Lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Website graphics, content, capacity and interactivity

Computer and technology knowledge

• Salesforce
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• LinkedIn
• WordPress

Type of production art

• Annual reports

Area of work experience

• Community service organization
• Design

Area of specialization

• Fundraising
• Communications
• Brand management
• Digital media
• Strategy

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Integrity

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)