We are looking for someone to design and lead implementation of our in-house communications strategy and to coordinate event planning (online and in-person). We are also a small team and this full-time position requires you to be extremely flexible and do whatever it takes to get things done, from research and client management through to completing mundane office tasks. This position would ideally be based in Toronto, Canada but we are open to any Canadian applicants.
We are looking to hire an experienced Communication and Events Coordinator who is looking for an opportunity to work at a unique boutique firm that specializes in justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) leadership during a time of exciting growth and expansion.
We are looking for someone to design and lead implementation of our in-house communications strategy and to coordinate event planning (online and in-person). We are also a small team and this full-time position requires you to be extremely flexible and do whatever it takes to get things done, from research and client management through to completing mundane office tasks. This position would ideally be based in Toronto, Canada but we are open to any Canadian applicants.
About You
You are a team player able to adapt quickly to issues and create solutions. You are efficient and organized in your approach to work. You thrive on social impact and care deeply about creating a more equitable world. You have a good knowledge of equity, diversity and racial justice issues. You are good with people and manage relationships well.
Position Overview
Communication and Social media strategy: 50%
- Lead design of Anima communications strategy with senior leadership team
- Lead and manage social media strategy: planning, writing, curating, scheduling
- Content creation for social media (producing graphics, GIFs, video)
- Coordinate the editorial calendar and liaise across departments for content development
- Grow our follower base and inspire action through conversion (client bookings, café attendance etc)
- Ongoing community engagement and management, for organic and paid social ad campaigns
- Conduct daily social listening, news scans + media monitoring
- Maintain media lists and requests
- Recording and editing the monthly Anima Café podcast recording
Platform & analytics support: 20%
- Support and maintenance of all Anima corporate and related websites
- Newsletter creation and deployment (mailchimp), as well as newsletter list maintenance
- Tracking and analysis of social media, email marketing and media metrics against established KPIs
- Research on best practices in communications and marketing, including trends and breaking news on technologies
Event Coordination and Admin Support: 30%
- Lead planning of online and in person events and courses with senior leadership team including monthly Anima cafes and bi-annual conference
- Host tech for online events and parallel for in-person including break out rooms etc
- Create course and client evaluations and track data feedback
- Track metrics for online events and courses to inform growth strategy
- Drive & document maintenance
- Support the curation and sharing of communications updates
- Other duties as assigned
Other Helpful Skills
- Fluency in French, both written and spoken
- Qualitative and quantitative research and writing skills
- Ability to write RFPs, grant proposals, etc.
Starting Salary: $50- 70,000 FT salaried position (with annual salary increases), 9am-5pm EST (Monday-Friday). Health benefits after six months. You will also be in a super positive, supportive and dynamic work environment committed to on-going personal and organizational growth, as well as world change.
About Anima Leadership
Anima Leadership is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as racial minorities, Indigenous, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2S or women. Of course, we recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities.
Please apply online through our website: AnimaLeadership.com. To ensure consistency and fairness in the process, we will only review candidates that have submitted through our on-line application process. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Timeline and Key Dates
- Closing date – Friday, May 28th, 5pm, 2021
- Interviews – June 10th and 11th, 2021
- Start date – Between June 28th and July 5th, 2021
Please apply through our website: https://animaleadership.com/contact/job-posting-communication-and-events-coordinator/
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