05 Nov
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Brant Community Foundation
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Canada
05 Nov
Brant Community Foundation
Canada
Brant Community Foundation is a public charitable foundation governed by a dedicated Board of Directors. We serve the people of Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation by building permanently endowed charitable funds, making impactful grants, and providing leadership that contributes to the health and well-being of the community.
We are a major grantmaking foundation, and community vitality has been our purpose, promise and passion since 1997 when we started connecting donors to community needs and opportunities. Together, we help build strong and resilient places to live, work and play.
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator is instrumental in developing and delivering communications initiatives that strengthen the Brant Community Foundation's visibility, reputation and connection to the community.As the Foundation's primary day-to-day communications resource you will create compelling content that tells the story of the Foundation's impact, philanthropy, granting and community leadership. You will manage the Foundation's website, social media and other communications, and support priority publications, campaigns and events.
You will report to the Executive Director, and work closely with the team that includes the Grants and Community Impact Coordinator, and Financial and Administrative Coordinator. You will identify marketing opportunities to demonstrate the difference philanthropy and community action make across the communities served by the Foundation. You will collaborate with the team in executing the new “Communications and Marketing Strategy” plan to raise awareness of the Brant Community Foundation in the community, engage individuals, families, and businesses,
and encourage them to choose the Foundation to fulfill their charitable giving goals.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills to a vibrant organization. If you thrive in a small, close-knit team and enjoy working in the not-for-profit sector to positively impact your community, we are interested in hearing from you
The Opportunity
As Marketing and Communications Coordinator, you will play an important role in raising the profile of the Brant Community Foundation and sharing the impact of philanthropy across the communities we serve. Working closely with a collaborative team, you will create engaging content, manage the Foundation’s website and social media, and support publications, campaigns, events and community engagement initiatives. This is an chance to apply your creativity and communications expertise to meaningful community work, while enjoying a three-day (19.5 hour) work week.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing and Communications
- Create engaging written and visual content for the Foundation’s website, social media, e-newsletters, annual report, media releases and other promotional materials, communicating its mission, impact and community leadership.
- Collaborate with the Foundation team to implement the Communications and Marketing Strategy and strengthen the Foundation’s visibility and community engagement.
- Manage social media channels, including content development, scheduling, publishing and monitoring, and maintain an accurate, current and engaging website.
- Prepare and distribute newsletters and other electronic communications, using digital channels to increase awareness and engagement.
- Track digital analytics and program metrics, identifying opportunities to improve communications reach and effectiveness.
Special Initiatives and Administrative Support
- Support the development and production of the annual report, Vital Signs and other Foundation publications, campaigns and events.
- Provide communications and design support to the Executive Director, staff and Foundation committees, as required, along with occasional support to the Executive Director.
- Attend Foundation events and community activities to gather content and support communications initiatives.
- Maintain organized communications files and digital assets, including photographs, logos and templates, as well as current media and community contact lists.
- Undertake other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, digital media or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two to four years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, digital communications or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities for a variety of audiences.
- Experience developing and managing website, social media, newsletter and other digital content
📌 Marketing and Communications Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Brant Community Foundation
📍 Canada