Career Opportunity at COSTI
Marketing and Communication Specialist
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BE A PART OF A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION AS
A MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
This is a fulltime position scheduled to work 35 hours per week
Duties:
- Connect with colleagues across the organization to gather impactful stories, understand campaign goals, and assess client needs. Coordinate content and material for major projects such as the Annual Report, marketing campaigns, and special initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and branding.
- Draft and edit engaging content across multiple formats, including speeches, remarks, flyers, and social media posts, while adhering to COSTI’s writing guide and branding guidelines. Ensure all written content maintains a high standard of clarity, accuracy, and alignment with COSTI’s mission and values.
- Manage and monitor COSTI’s social media channels, responding to inquiries and comments in a timely and professional manner. Track and analyze social media performance metrics, create competitor assessments, and generate reports to support the Associate Director and Marketing leadership team.
- Design and produce high-quality graphics and materials using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, with the ability to quickly turn around creative assets for urgent projects.
- Collaborate with the digital team to support the development and maintenance of the website. Assist in content updates and provide support during the launch of new digital platforms.
- Draft and maintain procedures and frameworks related to communication processes, ensuring a structured approach to workflow and project management within the team.
- Assist with planning and coordinating event logistics, including venue selection, menu planning, and budget comparisons. Evaluate event effectiveness and ROI by applying decision matrices and other analytical tools.
- Provide support across all areas of the department to maintain project momentum and ensure that timelines are met.
- Prioritize work assignment and workflow to achieve operational goals effectively.
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Qualifications:
- University degree and/or post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism and/or experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a marketing or communications role, preferably within a non-profit or community-based organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to produce clear, persuasive content. Attention to detail, and excellent editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Project management experience is an asset — must be able to time manage effectively and create project schedules, be comfortable managing multiple projects/events and be able to meet competing deadlines.
- Proficiency in social media platforms, including experience with Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, with the ability to manage and monitor engagement across these channels.
- Experience in event planning and logistics is an asset.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Sway), design, and publishing software, (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva).
- Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to request information establishing the validity of the exemption.
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Location: |
Toronto |
Duration of Position: |
January 2, 2025 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$62,100 – 66,266 per annum + benefits |
Posting Date: |
2024-11-26 |
Closing Date: |
2024-12-10 |
Notes: |
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #202-24 to the below link:
https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=202-24&site=costi
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"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
