Position:
Communications Assistant
Organization: Toronto Wildlife Centre
Location: Downsview Park,
Toronto, Ontario
Communications Assistant
Organization: Toronto Wildlife Centre
Location: Downsview Park,
Toronto, Ontario
Status:
Full-Time/Contract
Reports to: Executive Director
Full-Time/Contract
Reports to: Executive Director
Start Date: December
Compensation: TBD, commensurate with experience
About Toronto Wildlife Centre
Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC), a registered
charity, is the only wildlife centre in the Greater Toronto Area and the
busiest in Canada. Approximately 5,000 wild animals are admitted to the centre
each year representing over 270 different species of wildlife. Dedicated to the
rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, and to educating the
public on wildlife-related issues, TWC was the first wildlife centre in Canada
with a full veterinary hospital and the only one with a dedicated wildlife
rescue program, and is open 365 days a year.
charity, is the only wildlife centre in the Greater Toronto Area and the
busiest in Canada. Approximately 5,000 wild animals are admitted to the centre
each year representing over 270 different species of wildlife. Dedicated to the
rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, and to educating the
public on wildlife-related issues, TWC was the first wildlife centre in Canada
with a full veterinary hospital and the only one with a dedicated wildlife
rescue program, and is open 365 days a year.
Position Summary
In this unique and exciting role, you will
combine your creative communication and social media skills with your passion
for promoting peaceful co-existence for people and wildlife. You will join a
fantastic team of staff and volunteers committed to educating the public on
wildlife issues and providing medical and rehabilitative care to sick, injured
and orphaned wildlife, with the goal of releasing healthy animals back into the
wild.
combine your creative communication and social media skills with your passion
for promoting peaceful co-existence for people and wildlife. You will join a
fantastic team of staff and volunteers committed to educating the public on
wildlife issues and providing medical and rehabilitative care to sick, injured
and orphaned wildlife, with the goal of releasing healthy animals back into the
wild.
As a key member of the team, the
Communications Assistant will assist with strategy for all communications,
website, and public relations messages to consistently articulate Toronto
Wildlife Centre’s mission. Your goal is to advance our position and profile
with relevant constituents, as well as drive broader awareness and donor support.
Scope includes assisting with content creation for our varied and integrated
communications channels and ensuring adherence to our style and branding
guidelines.
Communications Assistant will assist with strategy for all communications,
website, and public relations messages to consistently articulate Toronto
Wildlife Centre’s mission. Your goal is to advance our position and profile
with relevant constituents, as well as drive broader awareness and donor support.
Scope includes assisting with content creation for our varied and integrated
communications channels and ensuring adherence to our style and branding
guidelines.
This position is being funded through ESDC
(Employment & Social Development Canada); in addition to other
requirements, eligible candidates must:
(Employment & Social Development Canada); in addition to other
requirements, eligible candidates must:
- Have
graduated from a post-secondary institution within the last 3 years - Be
between the ages of 15-30 - Not
be an existing or former employee of TWC (unpaid interns and volunteers
are eligible)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist
with developing and implementing an integrated strategic communications
plan to our brand identity; broaden awareness of programs and mission, and
increase the visibility of our programs across key stakeholder audiences - Assist
with developing messaging for annual fundraising - Identify
fundraising challenges and emerging issues. Collaborate with staff to
recognize communications opportunities and solutions, and execute
appropriate strategies to support them - Compile
marketing and user statistics to inform ongoing strategy - Assist
with the development of print and web communications including social
media postings, website and blog content, newsletters, brochures and donor
correspondence, while maintaining brand standards and enforcing style
guidelines - Assist
with posting “to-the-moment” content on our website and social media
channels and monitor our presence on social media channels - Assist
with updating our website and review and approve content from other
members of staff - Assist
with managing volunteer photographers, videographers and graphic designers - Work
collaboratively with communications staff and volunteers - Assist
with other communication and fundraising tasks as needed
Requirements
- Excellent
writing/editing and verbal communication skills - Strong
attention to detail in both design and writing - Strong
track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key
initiatives - Sincere
commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including
staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other
supporters - Ability
to work quickly and under tight timelines to communicate “to-the-moment”
news and funding needs - Excellent
and persuasive communicator - Self-starter,
able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and
implementing new initiatives - Advanced
computer skills — i.e.; MS Word, Excel, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop and
InDesign - Savvy
with current popular social media channels - Ability
to work efficiently and effectively within a fast paced and dynamic
environment - Passion
for Toronto Wildlife Centre’s mission
Assets
- Education
background in communications - Graphic
design abilities - Experience
in a communications role - Education
and/or experience in fundraising - Basic
photography skills an asset - Basic
understanding of SEO and web analytics
To apply: Please e-mail cover letter, résumé
and references to:
hr @torontowildlifecentre.com*
Attention: Susan Porter; include “Communications Assistant – GW” in the
subject line. We sincerely thank all applicants, however only those selected
for an interview will be contacted. Please, no inquiries.
and references to:
hr @torontowildlifecentre.com*
Attention: Susan Porter; include “Communications Assistant – GW” in the
subject line. We sincerely thank all applicants, however only those selected
for an interview will be contacted. Please, no inquiries.
