Communications Specialist, Metcalf Foundation
The Metcalf Foundation is one of Canada’s leading private foundations. Our mission is to enhance the effectiveness of people and organizations working together to help Canadians imagine and build a just, healthy, and creative society. Our work is focused in three areas:
Leveraging opportunities for new approaches and shared learning in the performing arts
Building a low-carbon, resource efficient, and resilient Canada
Improving economic livelihoods for low-income people in Toronto
The Foundation has an opening for a Communications Specialist. This is a part-time position (three days a week).
The successful candidate will work closely with the Writer & Communications Lead and other Foundation team members to develop a variety of communications in keeping with the Foundation’s high standards for content.
Scope of work:
Produce the Foundation’s quarterly newsletter
Write and develop stories about the Foundation, its programs, and its grantees
Write announcements, news posts, and support the design and development of digital content and communications
Help develop and maintain a strategy and schedule for website updates
Conduct ongoing reviews of the Foundation’s website to ensure accurate, timely, and engaging content
Plan, coordinate, and produce events including report launches, symposiums, workshops, forums, speaker events, and webinars
Assist with the creation and production of the Foundation’s biennial reports and specialty papers
Help develop media plans and support media relations
Identify online trends and help execute social media activities
Track and compile metrics and audits of our website traffic, downloads, and campaigns
Provide support for database updates and distribution lists
Conduct other duties as needed
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have:
Minimum of three years’ relevant experience
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Ability to make complex ideas understandable and to use storytelling techniques appropriate to specific audiences
Experience generating and maintaining website content and producing and publishing newsletters
Proven ability to plan and execute events
Experience with social media tools and analytics software
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and ability to plan and take initiative
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, WordPress, and MailChimp on a Mac
Post-secondary education and experience with the non-profit sector would be considered assets. Audio/visual experience, design skills, and familiarity with Adobe Premier, Adobe Connect, and Adobe Photoshop are also definite assets.
Application process:
Please email a cover letter and resume outlining your interest, qualifications, and salary expectations, to:
info@metcalffoundation.com
In the subject line, please use Communications Specialist search.
Application deadline:
December 21, 2015