DescriptionPURPOSE: This position supports the vision and mission of World Renew and the Marketing Communications (MarComm) Team by managing marketing communications projects from ideation to distribution. Researches, writes and edits compelling content that furthers the engagement of new and existing World Renew audiences.
If you have experience as a:
-marketing content specialist, content writer, senior writer, marketing and communications writer, or mass donor fundraiser this is the position for you!
Please note: This position will be based in the Burlington-Canada office. However, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, it will be temporarily remote at least through year ends.
-Great benefits: medical, dental, vision, continuing education and paid holidays
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collects stories from ministry teams each quarter. Edits content and makes recommendations to MarComm Team on which stories to use for key marketing campaigns.
2. Liaises with World Renew's International Disaster Response (IDR) and domestic Disaster Response Services Teams. May serve as MarComm Team lead for emergency disaster communication coordination and writing. Leads branding and content for program fundraising, recruitment, and volunteer communications
3. Manages projects and writes annual Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) campaign and all other marketing communications for World Renew's CFGB projects during the year.
4. Writes the semi-annual DRS volunteer newsletter.
5. Writes and edits a variety of content for communications and marketing purposes such as web stories, email strategies, social media campaigns, direct mail, brochures, newsletters, and presentations.
6. Coordinates photo and story asset gathering in the field for various projects.
7. Assists with the implementation of strategies and tactics for acquisition and donor cultivation.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Able to respect and support the mission, vision and values of the CRCNA and World Renew
2. A love of language with demonstrated advanced writing skills and a thorough knowledge of the English language, correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and general Business English
3. Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines
4. Demonstrated project management and process mapping abilities
5. Good interpersonal communications skills with a demonstrated ability to accomplish work goals through collaboration
6. Cooperative, flexible, and adaptable team player
7. Disciplined, self-motivated work style, proactive
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Google suite of services, product management software
9. Knowledge of the Reformed faith/tradition and knowledge of the CRCNA constituency an asset
10. Demonstrated commitment to contribute to and promote a work environment that values diversity, inclusion and equity
11. Committed to working towards gender equality, equity and justice in all aspects of our programming, plans, policies and organizational structure

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field required
2. Three years of work experience in communications or marketing field required
3. Knowledge of international disaster response and/or development an asset
4. High level of proficiency in creative, marketing, and communications writing

Language Skills:Proficient use of the English language is required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Local and cross border travel with occasional international travel is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Local and cross border travel with occasional international travel is required.
Application Instructions: Please upload your resume and cover letter as one .pdf or .doc/.docx file.