Location:
22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7
About Us
The Weston Family Foundation is a family-led charitable foundation that focuses on creative solutions in the areas ofhealthy aging and healthy ecosystemswith the objective of delivering measurable impacts to the well-being of Canadians. Since its inceptionmore than 60 years ago, the Foundation has provided$520million in charitable grants and today is one of Canada’s largest private charitable foundations.
Job Description:
Social Media and Digital Communications Specialist
About the Foundation
At the Weston Family Foundation (formerly The W. Garfield Weston Foundation), more than 60 years of philanthropy have taught us that there’s a relationship between healthy landscapes and healthy people. That’s why we champion world-class health research and innovation with the same passion that we support initiatives to protect and restore biodiversity on our unique landscapes. We take a collaborative approach to philanthropy, working alongside forward-thinking partners to advance Canada and create lasting impacts. We aspire to do more than provide funding, as we enable others to find transformational ways to improve the well-being of Canadians.
The Weston Family Foundation is a family-led charitable foundation that focuses on creative solutions in the areas of healthy aging and healthy ecosystems with the objective of delivering measurable impacts to the well-being of Canadians. Since its inception more than 60 years ago, the Foundation has provided $520 million in charitable grants and today is one of Canada’s largest private charitable foundations.
At the Weston Family Foundation, we are invested in the well-being of all Canadians. Our national identity encompasses a wide range of perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We aspire to develop and celebrate these differences in our working strategies and overall philosophy. We strive to take a mindful, deliberate approach, and to adopt policies and practices that advance and value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the foundation, our operations, and our extended community. This approach is always evolving, it includes dedicating time and resources towards equitable hiring and communications, and cultivating a safe, welcoming, and accessible work environment. Our firm belief is that by taking this outlook, we will increase the beneficial impact of our philanthropy.
The Role
The Social Media and Digital Communications Specialist supports the overall communications strategy and execution, based on the Foundation’s mission to improve the well-being of all Canadians.
You will play a key role in developing communications and marketing collateral for the Weston Family Foundation’s website and digital campaigns. This will include digital ads, emails, and social media content designed to cultivate the Foundation’s brand, increase awareness of our funding, and support our strategic priorities such as thought leadership. The ideal candidate is one who understands the importance of brand implementation and consistency and has a strong appreciation for visual storytelling and the fundamentals of graphic design. Having skills in video editing, audio editing, and illustration would be seen as valuable assets.
The Social Media and Digital Communications Specialist will report to the Director of Communications while offering support to the Executive Director, Board Directors, and the entire Foundation team.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative:
- Managing annual subscriptions.
- Monitoring and triaging the Weston Family Foundation communications inbox.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of the annual editorial calendar.
- Coordinating meetings and communications calendar.
- Supporting maintenance of SharePoint site.
- List management including:
- Overseeing management of email contact lists in consultation with the team.
- Ensuring CASL compliance for Foundation email outreach.
External Communications:
- Digital communications
- Website maintenance: regular updates, program calls and announcements, track and report on website and outreach analytics.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling content for digital channels, including display ads, social media posts, emails, brochures, video, and other marketing materials.
- Support grant calls through copy development and graphic design.
- Social media
- Leverage media monitoring tools for social listening, to direct and support social strategy, and to evaluate analytics.
- Support development of program wrap reports with key information and takeaways from the success of the program.
- Develop social media content according to editorial calendar and social media strategy.
Internal communications:
- Support Communications team with socialization of the role and impact of communications.
- Support Communications team with development of key performance indicators (KPI’s) and continually monitor and adjust with team to match communications/marketing strategy.
- Support with BOD presentations and materials, including weekly Foundation communications updates and monthly BOD updates.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Media, Communications, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in graphic design, or a similar role.
- Proficiency with digital design software (Adobe Animate, After Effects, Canva, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Google Web Designer).
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS for email design through MailChimp/Account Engagement.
- Creative mindset with attention to detail and a passion for engaging design.
- Quick learner and advocate of new media, trends, and technologies.
- Excellent people skills with an affinity for relationship-building.
- Strong organization skills with the ability to muti-task, work independently, exercise judgement, and deliver measurable results within prescribed time limits.
- Experience with WordPress an asset.
- Experience with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro) an asset.
- Photography or videography background an asset.
- Experience with SEO and SEM strategies an asset.
- Bilingual (English/French) an asset.
What the Weston Family Foundation can offer:
- A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Training to help you develop to your full potential.
- A flexible workplace with a Hybrid working model & Summer Fridays.
- 15 Vacation Days.
- Competitive Compensation (Compensation Range: $60,000 - $85,000)
- Annual Bonus to recognize your achievements.
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join.
- Wellness programs and initiatives to help you feel your best.
The Weston Family Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know our success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees and that diverse backgrounds and experiences make our business stronger.
If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email people.culture@wittington.ca, so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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