Manager of Advocacy

7 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada YWCA Toronto Full time

Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Work Hours:35 hours per week (Per Management Hours of Work Policy)

Salary:
$62,358 to $72,937 annually (M8), plus comprehensive benefits (April 2023 pay rate)

Location:87 Elm Street, Toronto, ON

Application Deadline:
Monday, March 27, 2023

JOIN OUR TEAM


We are seeking an experienced social activist to build on YWCA's historic program of raising systemic advocacy issues facing women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

***The primary role of the Manager of Advocacy is to implement the Association's advocacy priorities consistent with the mission statement, strategic plan, and program expertise of staff and agency participants. This includes building the advocacy profile of YWCA Toronto, as well as awareness of and support for the Association's programs. This management position contributes to the overall development and achievements of the Association and participates as a member of the Management Team.

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ABOUT YWCA TORONTO
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, and gender-diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence.

We help women, youth and gender-diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills, and develop confidence.

We offer a range of housing options, employment, and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs, and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyzes government initiatives, legislative activities, party platforms, and budget processes;
  • Prepares briefing notes for the CEO/director and prepares submissions and makes deputations to government and legislative committees, when required;
  • Develops and manages advocacy campaigns and Association participation in key community events;
  • Provides advice to the Director of Advocacy and Communications and the CEO on emerging social and policy issues;
  • Develops research strategies that advance the scope of knowledge regarding women's equity and support the advocacy agenda of the Association;
  • In collaboration with the Manager of Communications and Marketing coordinates advocacy media interviews and builds relationships with public policy journalists;
  • Collaborates with the Manager of Communications and Marketing and the production team to create the Association's Annual report, newsletters, memes, infographics, and other online advocacy and policy content;
  • Writes advocacyrelated blogs and opeds for internal and external publications, print media, and policy journals;
  • Manages the Advocacy budget; updates projections as required and monitors expenses throughout the year.
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QUALIFICATIONS

  • Indepth knowledge of public policy and communications is normally acquired through the completion of a graduate degree in women's studies, political science, journalism, or a related field. (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in the public policy and communications field, including experience with the management and execution of advocacy campaigns and communications and media strategies;
  • Indepth knowledge of the nonprofit women's sector with expertise in at least one of the following areas: violence against women, poverty and income equality, housing, and homelessness, or girls;
  • Superior research, writing, analytical, and communications skills;
  • Indepth knowledge of social media and media relations;
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask and meet fastpaced deadlines;
  • Ability to work in a highperforming team and balance the needs of several stakeholders; including Board members, program participants, and Association staff and management;
  • Fluency is required on social media platforms;
  • Knowledge of a second language is an asset.
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Vaccination Policy:By YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students, and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.

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HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and résumé to Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications at

***YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting date:
March 14, 2023

About YWCA Toronto:

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence.

We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs; we also engage in systemic advocacy.

As part of a national and international movement, the YWCA is a turning point in the lives of 25 million women and girls world wide.

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