Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Role Overview

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will support the leadership team in developing and executing the annual marketing and communications strategy, aligned with SCWIST’s mission, vision and values. This role will manage content across social media platforms, support brand consistency and help produce high-quality collateral in collaboration with graphic designers.

What You Will Do

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will develop and track key performance indicators, compile metrics to report on campaign effectiveness, maintain media contacts, support newsletter production, update the SCWIST website and collaborate with the events team to ensure all programming reinforces SCWIST’s communications strategy.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative and passionate about storytelling and digital engagement. They will have experience supporting or managing professional social media accounts and assisting with digital growth strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in marketing and communications, preferably in a non-profit or equity-focused environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or a related field, required.
• Professionally fluent in English (for speaking, writing, listening and reading); bilingual in English and French is an asset.
• Experience supporting or managing professional social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) and assisting with digital growth strategies.
• Familiarity with Canadian media outlets and/or STEM influencers, an asset.
• Experience with marketing and communications and different social media platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to pair compelling visual design with clear, audience‐appropriate messaging to produce high‐quality communications that elevate and accurately represent the organization’s brand.
• Proven ability to plan, organize and execute a well‐structured, strategic marketing calendar that aligns with organizational goals and drives consistent, timely communications.
• Passionate about SCWIST’s mission and values, with a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in STEM.
• Background or experience in STEM is considered an asset.
• Capacity to adapt and problem-solve in an evolving project environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with diverse audiences and capture impact.
• Highly organized with the ability to work independently in a remote environment while fostering collaboration.
• Familiarity with collaborative project management and organizational systems management software (such as Asana, Canva and Google Workspace)

Benefits

• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Disability
• Health
• Dental
• Prescription
• Out-of-province/country and paramedical benefits
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick/bereavement leaves
• Employee & family assistance program
• Generous stat holiday calendar

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