Choices for Youth Inc. (CFY) is a professional service, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations, and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family stability. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and support, we help youth and their families break cycles of poverty and homelessness and transition to healthy, stable, and independent lives.
CFY is seeking to hire one (1), full-time, permanent, Fund Development and Communications Officer to join our Fund Development and Communications Team. The team oversees all aspects of communications, marketing, and fundraising for CFY and provides support to all programs and social enterprises at CFY.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager of Fund Development and Communications, the Fund Development and Communications Officer will play a key role in supporting CFY’s channels of communications; creating engaging and compelling content across multiple platforms; a engaging our stakeholders, supporters, volunteers and staff through social justice and appreciation events; and analyzing and researching market trends to determine CFY’s communications focuses each year. Projects will include a variety of independent work, assigned tasks, and collaborative initiatives both within the team and across the organization.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage CFY’s social media platforms, including design and content development
Oversee material development such as news releases, annual reports, newsletters, internal and external signage, etc.
Support on the execution and implementation of CFY’s new Organizational Communications Strategy
Create and update content for CFY communications platforms
Support grant writing as needed
Support the Fund Development and Communications team and organization with various projects and tasks, such as fundraising events, campaigns, program communications development, etc.
Represent CFY in public speaking engagements and community events
Seek out and attend community building events that align with organizational values
Nurture and contribute to the unique culture of the organization
Help foster a social justice approach among colleagues
Other duties as required
REQUIRED SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think strategically and holistically about branding and integrated marketing
Detail orientated and quick problem-solving abilities
Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality and flexibility towards change
Exceptional time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Proven relationship building skills
Demonstrated ability to support and/or lead events
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Post-secondary degree in business, communications, marketing, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experiences may be considered
A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the communications, public relations, or marketing field
Experience with report writing and content development
Experience working with social media scheduling and monitoring tools
Experience working with donors, strategic partners, and stakeholders
Experience with presentations, public speaking, and media appearance
An active driver licence and occasional access to a vehicle
A satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check is required
WORK HOURS
The position will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, flexibility in work hours will be required for events and engagements.
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position is $49,491.00 - $54,990.00 annually. CFY offers a competitive compensation package, including: a health and dental program, employer-matched RRSP and four weeks’ vacation to qualifying employees.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your cover letter and resume with FDCO-01-25 in the subject line, explaining how you meet the criteria.
Email:
Recruitment Lead | Katie Keats; FDC Manager |
Reference ID: FDCO-01-25
Application Deadline: January 20, 2025
Choices for Youth (CFY) strives towards a culture of inclusion and empowerment, one where there’s a sense of belonging and safety while prioritizing diversity across the organization, including in its Board of Directors composition, employment practices, staff, policies, programming, and services. CFY values lived and living experience and invites everyone interested to apply for available opportunities. CFY actively seeks applications from Indigenous Peoples; members of Black, racialized, and other equity-seeking and/or religious, cultural, and other communities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. Should you require support or accommodation(s) to better enable your ability to participate in the employment or recruitment process, please let us know at any point. This information will be kept confidential.
To view all current job postings, please visit http://www.choicesforyouth.ca/join-cfy
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