Communications Lead - 1 Yr Contract

St. Leonard’s Community Services, London and Region (SLCS) is currently seeking a Communications Lead on a 1-year contract to enhance SLCS’ communications strategies to help us meet and exceed our goals.

This role will include maintaining and enhancing communications and social media presence and resources in order to promote our services/programs; raising awareness of who we are as an agency; enhance SLCS’ online presence and brand integrity as well as strategically positioning us as a trusted community resource. Responsibilities will include ensuring consistent and cohesive messaging that is relevant to our community and delivering communications within specified timelines and budgetary constraints.

Communications audiences may be internal to the organization (staff, volunteers, students, board of directors) or external stakeholders (system partners, funders, members of our local community, and our broader online community). Activities could include things such as communicating the services offered by SLCS, highlighting relevant societal or political developments, and general information for the public through a variety of communication avenues.

Job duties may include:

• Maintaining or developing social media channels and content as well as recommending new or enhanced activities to promote SLCS
• Aiding in the ongoing enhancement of our branding/imaging
• Identification of changes in the market or research supporting new communications initiatives
• Maintain and Enhance SLCS communications to ensure narratives align with organizational brand and strategy
• Monitor target markets and their characteristics to inform communication goals
• Revise or enhance communications templates and collateral materials (such as logos, graphics, letterheads, boilerplates, etc.)
• Research and monitor hot topics and issues impacting advocacy and agency goals
• Provide communications support and guidance to the Executive Administrator, Board of Directors, and/or Leadership team
• Monitor effectiveness of communications efforts and make recommendations for ongoing impact

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications and media, or equivalent
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and understanding of the principles related to professional/corporate communications
• Technical and computer skills such as Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, graphic design, content management systems (ideally WordPress), and social media platforms
• Demonstrated skills with social media campaigns
• Strong organizational skills with ability to implement, monitor and revise work plans
• Politically and culturally sensitive with awareness of social services issues, challenges and opportunities
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks/projects to meet deadlines
• Candidates who are proficient in both official languages of Canada will be considered an asset

We adhere to the French Language Services Act and are committed to equity, diversity, and an inclusive, barrier-free workplace under the AODA. If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the HR department.

SLCS values a diverse workforce to achieve our mission. We encourage applications from racialized communities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, diverse faith communities, and those with varied lived experiences. Feel free to share your story in your cover letter.