Coordinator, Marketing and Communications
Date: March 2022
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: $45,000-$50,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits
We Are
Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and expert in perishable food recovery.
We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to not-for-profits across the country to feed communities.
The Coordinator, Marketing and Communications performs a variety of administrative, knowledge
management, and project coordination tasks related to the efficient and effective operations of the
Marketing & Communications (Marcom) department. As an important member of the marketing team, this
role is responsible for maintaining the overall communications calendar, budget tracking, invoice coding,
meeting coordination/scheduling, serving as primary stakeholder of file and resource management, and
developing workflows and processes to improve communication and support between Marcom and other
departments.
You Will
- Participate in strategic planning activities to identify and implement goals/objectives.
- Work closely with members of the Marketing & Communication department to provide administrative support that improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
- Create and maintain an organizational calendar that tracks organizational milestones and activities.
- Create knowledge management structures, establish and document naming conventions, and maintain the accuracy of marketing and communication resources including all digital assets (photo library, video library, Marcom resources on SharePoint); develop processes for cross-team collaboration via Microsoft Teams, Smartsheets, and other platforms.
- Track, attend, and schedule all kick-off meetings for new projects ensuring briefs are prepared in advance, appropriate agendas, notes, and follow-up activities are identified.
- Support the development of marketing collateral, sourcing assets as required.
- Prepare presentations and reports as required.
- Coordinate events and provide support.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.
You Are
- An Organized, System-Thinker: you have a knack for bringing order and developing processes. You have excellent project and time management skills and keen attention to detail.
- Detail Oriented and Comfortable Taking Initiative: you have proven ability to manage systems, set priorities, and can work independently.
- Technical: you have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) as well as SharePoint and Smartsheet.
- Flexible: constant change motivates you to adapt and grow; you are open to new technology and a changing work environment; you can think creatively to solve problems and meet deadlines.
- Committed to building relationships across internal teams.
- Interested and curious about food recovery, the environment, and hunger relief.
- Able to work flexible hours, which may include working from home, with some weekend and evening work.
- Second Harvest requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada. The Organization will comply with its obligations pursuant to the applicable human rights legislation and accommodate any prospective or current employee who is unable to be vaccinated for substantiated reasons, such as medical or religious reasons. Second Harvest’s vaccination policy is available upon request.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume on or before March 20, 2022, via email, with “COORDINATOR,
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS” in the subject line, to humanresources@secondharvest.ca.
We encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as belonging to equity-seeking groups such as (but not limited to): racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with
disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
We would like to thank all applicants for applying for this position, however you will only be contacted if your candidacy is being considered. Second Harvest is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.
The Organization will comply with its obligations pursuant to the applicable human rights legislation and
accommodate any prospective or current employee who is unable to be vaccinated for substantiated reasons, such as medical or religious reasons. Second Harvest’s vaccination policy is available upon request.
For more information about Second Harvest, visit: www.secondharvest.ca.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume on or before March 20, 2022, via email, with “COORDINATOR,
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS” in the subject line, to humanresources@secondharvest.ca.
We encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as belonging to equity-seeking groups such as (but not limited to): racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with
disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
We would like to thank all applicants for applying for this position, however you will only be contacted if your candidacy is being considered. Second Harvest is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.