Location: Toronto, Ontario
Are you a person who enjoys challenges and making a difference in the world?
Me to We is a new kind of social enterprise that challenges traditional methods of doing business by providing people with daily choices that can truly change the world. Fifty percent of the annual net profits from the social enterprise support the work of Free The Children (http://www.freethechildren.com), the world’s largest network of children helping children through education. The other half is reinvested to grow the enterprise to sustain future projects. Every trip, t-shirt, song, book, speech, thought and choice adds up to a fun, dynamic lifestyle that’s part of the worldwide movement of we.
The Marketing and Communications Manager will be a self-starter with a results-oriented approach and ‘can do’ attitude, while thriving in a busy, fast-paced work environment and have an excellent ability to multi-task. The successful candidate will manage and implement daily activities within a diverse marketing communications and creative team with regard to both external and internal print and online marketing communications. Able to think strategically, project manage efficiently and execute on a tactical basis, he or she will demonstrate a strong sense of personal integrity and a commitment to excellence.
A minimum two-year commitment is required, with salary commensurate of experience. There is a six month probation period and upon completion of a three month period, all staff members are offered a health plan (including dental) and Employee Assistant Program. The position is based out of Me to We International office in Toronto (224 Carlton Street).
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to resumes@metowe.com. The position is available as soon as possible
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for maintaining strategic communication and marketing plans for Me to We projects/programs in consultation with other departments and the Creative and Communications director to meet organizational objectives
• Execute on marketing and communications strategies to meet organizational objectives
• Manage implementation of strategic creative plans, take responsibility for project management to meet critical deadlines, and evaluate effectiveness of plans
• Execute marketing and communications to help raise the profile and brand image of the organization and develop audiences
• Ensure team maintenance of corporate standards/brand identity and market positioning in the development of various communications
• Oversee production of brochures and marketing literature including writing, design, artwork, and printing, as well as web marketing
• Manage and support a creative team in driving the concept, writing, and design of print pieces, metowe.com website, and other key communication pieces
• When needed, prepare and write content by researching product and developing the appropriate communications
• Ensure top notch customer service to internal stakeholders/departments and consistently meet project deadlines
• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the project and project team, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet organizational core values
Skills and Qualifications:
• 3-5 years proven experience in the marketing and communications field
• Business or marketing-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience in all aspects of developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies
• Must be a strong project manager and possess impeccable organizational skills
• Online marketing skills
• Must demonstrate familiarity with a variety of marketing concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong preference for candidates who have worked in a not-for-profit or social enterprise setting
• Experience managing and/or marketing to diverse audiences
• Proven experience successfully leading and managing the work of others within a marketing department
• Excellent and proven oral and written communications skills
• Design experience or working with design team a plus
• Strong work ethic and can-do attitude
• Solid customer service and collaboration skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, and able to set and meet deadlines with team
• Ability to motivate and cultivate a team environment
• Detail-oriented, flexible, ability to multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and planning
• Project management is key
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Project team-leadership
• Formal presentation skills
• Persuasiveness, Adaptability, Innovation, Judgment
• Decision-making and Stress tolerance
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to resumes@metowe.com. The position is available as soon as possible
Me to We is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and welcomes all interested parties to apply.
