Resource/ Media Coordinator (1 year contract) - The Salvation Army - Toronto, ON

Interested Applicants must respond in writing to:
Employee Relations, Fax: (416) 422-6352, Email: thq_careers@can.salvationarmy.org

We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will pro-actively contact those selected for interviews.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains promotional material for 3 significant campaigns: Partners in Mission, Gifts of Hope and Sponsorship in addition to any future campaigns that the World Missions office undertakes.


• Coordinates, plans and writes the content for quarterly newsletters.


• Writes articles for various print and on-line publications, and develops content for social media eg. twitter, facebook etc.


• Provides strategic and operational support to marketing and media initiatives for the World Missions department.


• Supports the World Missions office with innovative presentations strategies and ideas to engage Salvationists and the public in the ministry of World Missions.


• Organizes and maintains media library of relevant video, photos and internet links.


• Provides articles for Salvation Army periodicals within Canada and the International Salvation Army as required.


• Provides technical support for the World Missions office.


• Provides additional administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Completed 2 years of Community College or degree in relevant field


• Experience in communications, public relations or equivalent combination of education.


• 1 to 3 years of prior experience, including communications, media, public speaking and experience in a not-for-profit environment.


• Presentation of Portfolio preferable.


• Strong writing and editing skills.


• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, design software and website management.


• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, In-design and Acrobat.


• Creative and attentive to details.


• Solid interpersonal and donor support skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimum of supervision.


• Ability to work within a team environment.


• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.


• Understanding and support of the mission of The Salvation Army in an International context.


• May require readiness to travel internationally.

Please include the competition # 16-035 in the subject line of your email.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Each position contributes to the mission of The Salvation Army.