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Job Title: Communications and marketing specialist  
Type: Contract
Weekly hours: 32
Rate of pay: $25-$28/hour, depending on experience
Start Date: September 23, 2024
Reports to: Director of Marketing 
Location: Remote or hybrid at 2200 Yonge Street, Suite 1600, Toronto, ON M4S 2C6

Reporting to CANFAR’s director of marketing, the communications and marketing specialist will play an integral role in generating awareness for the organization’s mission, events, strategic investments and more.

You’ll assist in the creation and maintenance of campaign and always-on content calendars, audience and partner outreach, managing campaign assets and assisting in putting together toolkits of communications and marketing collateral for CANFAR’s network.

This role supports CANFAR’s fundraising and donation platforms, and will assist in conveying strategic key messages across a variety of digital and traditional channels. You’ll get to help lead our social media and newsletter tactics, and assist with strategy and uncovering new opportunities to help us get the message out about ending HIV in Canada.

This role is ideal for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in the not-for-profit field, fundraising, or advocacy and awareness for organizations. Bilingualism is a definite asset.

This role is for 32 hours / four days per week.

Task and responsibilities
  • Daily maintenance of marketing calendar (social media, events, public relations, partnerships, newsletters, etc.)
  • Content creation for social media, newsletters, and public relations outreach
  • Brainstorming and implementing new ideas for content series and campaigns
  • Assisting in daily administrative tasks, such as network outreach and coordination of partnership materials and messaging
  • Daily maintenance of CANFAR’s social media channels, including channels belonging to Sexfluent.ca
  • Assist in coordination and development for social media series, website updates, presentation decks, etc.
  • Monthly social media reporting using platform-specific tools
  • Use Canva to edit visual templates
  • Research for campaigns and strategic growth
  • Stay up-to-date on the Canadian HIV/AIDS landscape and bring new ideas to the table
Experience and Qualifications
  • Experience using social media platforms, including content management
  • Experience using Blackbaud Software’s Raiser’s Edge and Mailchimp an asset
  • Bilingual (English and Canadian French) a strong asset
  • Excellent communication and time management skills.
  • Highly organized with an aptitude for problem-solving.
  • The ability to work in a flexible work environment and adapt rapidly to change.
  • Proven desire to innovate and continually improve communications strategies.
  • Post-secondary education in marketing, public relations, social or digital media, journalism or creative writing is preferred but not a requirement
Equal Opportunity Employer

CANFAR is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.

Work Location

This position will allow the individual to work in a remote or hybrid model at CANFAR’s office, located at 2200 Yonge Street, Suite 1600, Toronto, ON, M4S 2C6, when required.

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to Adam Mazerall, Director of Marketing, at amazerall@CANFAR.com with the subject line, “Communications and marketing specialist,” by Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Hours per week: 32