Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

Help tell God’s story in the heart of downtown Toronto. Church experience not required—just a love for God, strong communication skills, and a willingness to jump in and learn.

St. Paul’s Bloor Street is a vibrant Anglican church located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Our Mission is to invite the people of Toronto to encounter Jesus, learn to follow him and join in his mission.

We are looking for a professional, dependable and enthusiastic individual with a passion for creative communications and a strong desire to serve, learn and grow. As a member of our operations team, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for providing the development and implementation of all internal and external communications. This is a 12 month maternity leave contract, with possible extension. Key Functions:

• Communications Planning: Consistently brainstorm and collaborate with team for new ideas to create communications strategies and plans for social media. Create and produce e-newsletters. Schedule livestreams of events.
• Website: Develop, create and update content and manage the church’s website. Monitor the effectiveness of the site using analytic software and make changes as required. Identify and develop ways to drive traffic towards stpaulsbloor.org.
• Social Media: Create concise, eye-catching, and creative social posts that engages audience on various social platforms – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms as needed.
• Graphic Design: Proven graphic designing and social media expertise. Advanced user of Adobe Creative Suite software (including videos),amongst others and cross-platform expertise is key.
• Quality Control: Proofread and edit documents as needed for all ministries. Address and resolve problems that arise with promotional content, ensuring all communications materials are aligned with St. Paul’s Bloor Street branding. Update digital signs regularly.
• Other: Provides back-up administrative assistance as required.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of website management and programming (content, updates, linkage etc.)
• Social Media experience coupled with an understanding of Search Engine Optimization
• Ability to communicate messages in a professional and engaging manner designed to generate support in a target audience
• Experience with MS Office products, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, HTML, CSS and Constant Contact, with a proven ability to learn new technical skills quickly
• Rigorous attention to detail and proactive
• Fluency with the English language – ability to speak, read and comprehend
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable dealing with the public
• Willing to submit to a Police background check and comply with the policies of St. Paul’s
• Commitment and support of the mission, vision and values of St. Paul’s.

Availability:

• Full-time position available immediately: Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with occasional overtime.
• Salary range: $50,000 - $55,000, plus benefits

Please submit your resume to:

Joanne Mastrotucci

Ops/HR Manager

St. Paul’s Bloor Street Anglican Church

227 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON M4W 1C8

HR@stpaulsbloor.org (When applying, please put “Communications Coordinator” in the subject line)