Communications Officer

Summary

The Institute for Change Leaders (ICL) is seeking a Communications Officer to lead our efforts to promote and market our programs, services and the organization. This part-time (10 hrs/week) role will be critical in supporting ICL’s mission to advance education by developing and delivering courses to the public that teach participants the tools, principles, ethics and values of participatory democracy in order to acquire knowledge and skills to be involved, and leaders, in democratic processes.

Description

The Communications Officer will create high-quality, strategic, and engaging content to support a broad range of communication objectives across the organization. They will serve as the staff contact for all ICL communications including video content, our website, newsletters, social media, printed materials, and any other marketing products. They will assist in developing ICL’s communications strategy and set key metrics for its success and oversee the strategy’s implementation across all platforms. Working closely with the Communications and Development team, they will be instrumental in creating integrated strategies for successful campaigns.

Responsibilities

Media, Content & Materials

Together with the Communications and Development team, develop ICL’s brand voice and tone and ensure it is communicated consistently across all platforms
Oversee the creation of key messages and compelling content including but not limited to video, website, social media, newsletters, digital advertisements, blogs, reports, presentations, and print content in support of ICL communications, programming and development work
Collaborate with members of the Communications and Development team and other staff around strategy and idea generation to support the advancement of organizational goals, including, marketing, education, advocacy, and fundraising
Edits written materials developed by staff when intended for external audiences
Seeks out and pitches stories and content ideas to Communications team members

Knowledge and Skills

Videography and editing of content for social media, marketing, and as course material
Exceptional writer with proven ability to quickly and consistently produce compelling written materials for defined audiences and established communication objectives
Experience in crafting narrative and storytelling
Works collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve organizational goals; actively seeks input and engagement by valuing others’ ideas and expertise
Understands the unique communication challenges that can arise when disrupting and dismantling oppressive systems and advocating for social change; experience in this regard is considered an asset, as is a strong understanding of issues relating to social justice

Qualifications

Proficiency in videography and video editing software
1-3 years of experience in a communications role; a combination of education and experience may be considered as an equivalent
Proficiency in Google Workspace
Candidates may work remotely; workspace at ICL’s office in TMU is available if desired
Experience working with NationBuilder is considered an asset
Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field is preferred but not necessary
Proficiency in French is considered an asset

Job Specifications

Location: Hybrid (Office on TMU Campus in Toronto)
Compensation: The position will be compensated at a rate of $25.00/hr

Paid Interview Policy

In recognition of the time and labour of preparing for and attending an interview, ICL financially compensates interviewees at a fixed rate of $50 per interview. We will send interviewees the interview questions 24 hours in advance of the interview to allow them time to process the questions.

If a candidate is asked to prepare a presentation or assignment for an interview, ICL will financially compensate the candidate for that work at a rate equal to the hourly rate for the position, based on the number of hours the hiring committee believes the task should take. The organization will not use ideas from presentations or assignments of candidates not selected for the position.

As part of our ongoing learning and commitment to working within an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework, ICL has committed to the following anti-racist hiring practices:

Public commitment to anti-racist hiring practice in job postings
Share job postings on diverse job boards/through networks
Create standardized interview questions
No social media screening of applicants/candidates
Diversity in hiring committee
Commitment from hiring committee members to anti-bias and anti-racist hiring

Application Deadline: Dec 5th, 2025

TO APPLY: Click here and fill out our Google Form

ICL values diversity and inclusivity. We encourage all individuals inclusive of any identity to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ICL is located in Tkaronto or Toronto and is on the traditional territory of Haudenosaunee speaking nations, including the Huron-Wendat, Petun, Seneca and Mohawk, & was more recently joined by the Mississaugas of the Credit. This territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Anishnaabe (Ojibwe) and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the lands and the relationships around the Great Lakes. By living and working here, we all have a responsibility to the environment and to each other, to treat each other with peace, friendship & respect.

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