Overview
Marketing and Communications Specialist Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Toronto Foundation for Student Success
Why Work for Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS):
Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) helps mitigate poverty issues that prevent children from thriving  work with school communities, partners, governments, donors, and other organizations, to provide safe andinclusiveprograms that support students in underserved communities. We believe that if we improve the health and well-being of our children, they will do better in school. And, if they do better in school, they will have a better future.
TFSS is recognized by Charity Intelligence Canada as one of the Top 5 Impact Toronto Charities, a Top 10 Impact Canadian Youth Charity, and among the Top 100 Highest Rated Canadian Charities. You will be part of a thriving organization that truly makes a direct,positive impacton the lives of children and youth across Toronto.
The Opportunity
This position is ideal for anexceptional,
persuasive,
creative writerwho excels at crafting compelling,dynamiccontent that captures attention and drives action. We’re looking for someone who can strategically shape messaging by tellingimpactfulstories that resonate withdiverseaudiences and inspire them to engage with our mission. 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:
Work cross-departmentally to support/design marketing and communications deliverables, including:
Marketing Materials:
Create and 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.
Pitches, Proposals and Presentations:
Update/craft information packages and other pitch and proposal materials.
Ensure all Development Team communications are accurate, consistent, proofread, engaging, and brand compliant.
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.
Work with the Development and Communications team, to design and execute direct mailing campaigns as needed.
Work with the Communications team to ensure all other organizational communications and marketing pieces are brand compliant and reflect the organization’s strategic objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
Demonstrated successful experience in communications and marketing.
Strong writing skills with the ability to understand and communicate complex ideas persuasively and efficiently to various funders through various platforms, such as reports, proposals, presentations, and emails, etc.
Experience with donorrecognitionand stewardship practices.
Attention to detail, and superior writing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
Graphic design and layout skills with an eye for compelling, professional visuals.
Demonstrated experience in creating and assembling engaging marketing materials ensuring brand integrity and adherence to print and digital specifications.
Understanding of communications measurement tools, tactics, and benchmarks.
Demonstrated experience in applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign), and Canva.
Experience with…
Title: Marketing and Communications Specialist
Company: Toronto Foundation for Student Success
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, Non-Profit & Social Impact
