Job description
Are you a self motivated and driven person who is
organized and enthusiastic about supporting youth and educators in making a
difference in the world?
Founded in 1995 by human rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children is
an international charity and educational partner that believes in a world where
all young people are free to achieve their fullest potential. We work
internationally to free children from poverty and exploitation through a
holistic and sustainable development model called Adopt a Village.
Domestically, we offer innovative programs that educate, engage and empower
youth to become agents of change.
organized and enthusiastic about supporting youth and educators in making a
difference in the world?
Founded in 1995 by human rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children is
an international charity and educational partner that believes in a world where
all young people are free to achieve their fullest potential. We work
internationally to free children from poverty and exploitation through a
holistic and sustainable development model called Adopt a Village.
Domestically, we offer innovative programs that educate, engage and empower
youth to become agents of change.
Free The Children seeks a strong
and ta
and ta
lented Writer and Editor to work in our Creative and
Communications Department. This position will involve writing copy for a range
of media, including web and print. The ideal candidate will have exceptional
communication skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines and a strong
commitment to social justice. Potential projects will target a variety of
audiences and may include web content, marketing materials (including
pamphlets, brochures, posters, etc), educator and youth resource guides, books,
newspaper and magazine articles and more.
A minimum two-year commitment is required and there
are two streams of compensation for our entry level coordinator roles:
are two streams of compensation for our entry level coordinator roles:
- Housing option (available only in Vancouver and
Toronto) - Non-housing option
The Housing option compensation offers a base
salary
salary
- Year 1: $20,000 plus shared accommodation
included - Year 2: $22,000 plus shared accommodation
included
The Non-Housing option compensation offers a
base salary
base salary
- Year 1: $27, 500
- Year 2: $29, 500
The position is based out of Free The Children’s
International office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street). A minimum two-year
commitment is expected. Salary is to be negotiated. There is a three (3) month
probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month period, all staff
members are offered a health plan including dental and Employee Assistant
Program.
International office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street). A minimum two-year
commitment is expected. Salary is to be negotiated. There is a three (3) month
probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month period, all staff
members are offered a health plan including dental and Employee Assistant
Program.
Responsibilities:
- Write/and or edit clear, persuasive, original
copy for web/digital, print ads, online marketing, brochures, leaflets,
radio or television scripts, posters, press - Develop and edit resources for educators and
students - Edit and/or create resources on international
development and youth empowerment topics - Conduct research, compile and interpret
statistics on social issues and policy research - Work in a close-knit creative partnership with
other writers, communications coordinators, graphic designers and other
departments to generate workable concepts and ideas - Amend, revise or redevelop campaigns and other
existing materials in response to feedback from stakeholders - Work on several projects at once, under pressure
and to tight deadlines - Proofread copy to check spelling and grammar
- Oversee campaigns through the production stage to
completion - Keep up to date with popular culture and trends
- Assist Creative and Communications department
members with tasks as required
Skills:
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Creative flair
- Accuracy and an eye for detail
- Organization and communication
- Ability to write concise and engaging copy for
different markets, ranging from corporate to elementary school audiences - Good research skills
- Able to juggle multiple projects while meeting
demanding deadlines, producing high quality work and projecting a positive
attitude - Able to work both independently and in a small
team with minimal supervision
Qualifications:
- Previous experience with writing and copy
editing, samples required - Hold a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism
or equivalent experience with a background in one or more areas of
Political Science, Marketing, Publishing, International
Development/Relations, etc. - Sound understanding of social justice issues at
local, national and international levels - Superior written and oral communication skills,
with excellent command of the English language - Be able to multi-task in a demanding and fast
work environment - Excellent organizational, administrative,
communication and inter-personal skills - Willing to work long hours and be a dedicated
member of the Me to We team - A positive flexible attitude with a strong
initiative and excellent organizational skills
What makes Free The Children unique…
A Top Employer for Young People, Free The Children is
filled with passionate, driven, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This
means we work hard, set high goals and exceed them to help empower youth to
change the world.
filled with passionate, driven, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This
means we work hard, set high goals and exceed them to help empower youth to
change the world.
If you are looking for a predictable 9–5 work
environment, this won’t be the right fit.
environment, this won’t be the right fit.
If you are inspired by collaboration, making friendships
with incredible people, unique additional responsibilities like working on our
We Days, and if your personal values align with our core values, we would love
to hear from you.
with incredible people, unique additional responsibilities like working on our
We Days, and if your personal values align with our core values, we would love
to hear from you.
Free The Children sincerely thanks all those who
apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
How to apply
Please send your resume and cover letter along with a
writing sample through the website – www.freethechildren.com/careers
writing sample through the website – www.freethechildren.com/careers